The Legend of Zelda

By Haim Saban amd Shuki Levy
Adapted by Chad Seiter
Arr. by Noel A. Freeman

for Symphonic Band

NOTE: Nintendo has discontinued licensing of this title.
It will be made available for sale again if licensing become available.

The Legend of Zelda is a high fantasy action-adventure video game franchise developed and first released by Nintendo in 1986. The series centers on the various incarnations of Link, a courageous young Hylian man, with pointy, elf-like ears; and Princess Zelda, a magical princess that is the mortal reincarnation of the goddess Hylia, This theme is recurring throughout the Legend of Zelda game franchise. Composer Chad Seiter adapted this theme and numerous other musical selections from the franchise into a 30th anniversary suite for orchestra called Symphony of the Goddesses. The Overture to that suite is presented here in a transcription for symphonic band and represents the courage and heroism of Link and his fierce battle to protect the Triforce of Courage and save Princess Zelda and the magical land of Hyrule from Ganon, an evil warlord-turned demon king.  This piece is sure to challenge your musicians and leave your audience awestruck and begging for more.

GRADE 4
Duration: 4:40
Score: 11x17, 28 pages
Instrumentation:

  Piccolo
  Flute 1, 2
  Oboe 1, 2
  Bassoon 1, 2
  Bb Clarinet 1, 2
  Bb Bass Clarinet
  Eb Alto Saxophone 1, 2
  Bb Tenor Saxophone
  Eb Baritone Saxophone
  Bb Trumpet 1, 2, 3
  Horn in F 1, 2, 3, 4
  Trombone 1, 2
  Bass Trombone
  Euphonium BC, TC
  Tuba
  Timpani
  Percussion 1 (Sus. Cym., Tambourine, Piatti)
  Percussion 2 (Snare Drum)
  Percussion 3 (Tambourine, Floor Tom, Bass Drum)
  Percussion 4 (Piatti, Floor Tom, Opt. Vibraphone and Marimba)
  Harp.