King William's March

"King William's March" is a work by the English Baroque composer Jeremiah Clarke (1674-1707).[1] 1707)

It was composed in honour of William of Orange who had become King of England following the Glorious Revolution of 1688. Clarke's better known "Prince of Denmark's March" honored William's brother-in-law Prince George of Denmark. The time signature is 4/4 and the music is in the key of D.[2]

References

Notes

  1. ↑ Palmer p.18
  2. ↑ "King William's March (2) – March/Marche from England". The Traditional Tune Archive. 2022-04-28. Retrieved 2026-03-31.

Bibliography

  • Palmer, Willard A. Essential Keyboard Repertoire, Volume 7. Alfred Music.
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