Tags: Classical Music Composition.
The Battle Pavane (alternative spelling: Battle Pavan) is an instrumental piece by Tielman Susato which he published in 1551 in alderhande Danserye a collection of Renaissance dance music. In recent decades Bob Margolis’ arrangement of it has gained mass popularity among high school wind ensembles. The piece is often played by Renaissance-style bands and always features a large trumpet part. The piece begins with a quiet sustained melody. It ends with a heavily accented fanfare of trumpets.