The Battle Pavane

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.

Battle Pavane

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. This piece is very typical of the mid-sixteenth century court music and would have been played by a small orchestra.