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CONCERT MARCHES easy / medium-easy
Grand Galop—Johnnie Vinson. An American
musical phenomenon, the circus march (or "galop"
or "screamer") was commonly used during the
circus heyday as a way to stir up enthusiasm for
the various acts and excite the crowds. Grand
Galop is a concert march for young players in the
circus march tradition, and is guaranteed to raise
the excitement level of any concert or festival. With
modest technical and range demands, you are
invited to play this as fast as you dare!
10316508 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
10316509 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Mad Dash—Timothy Loest. Step back in time with
this thrilling circus galop composed in the style of
Karl L. King. Experience an evening inside the Big
Top, complete with capricious clowns, amazing
aerialists, enormous elephants, and a superlative
spectacle of downright death-defying feats. Get
ready, you're about to make a mad dash!
10607776 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
10607777 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
l March of the Dragons—Mike Collins-Dowden.
Fearsome dragons do battle in this exciting and
unique concert march. Each strain represents
the character of a different dragon, with every
instrument getting an opportunity to play one of the
menacing themes. In the "dragon fight" section,
winds and percussion trade rhythmic hits that are
sure to add some fire to your concert!
10907723 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
10907758 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
H March of the Irish Guard—arr. James Ployhar.
A spirited march treatment of the tune known as
The Boys Of Wexford, this lively arrangement really
moves along! After a contrasting middle section in
6/8 featuring bagpipe effects, the opening returns to
finish off the piece with a grand, fully scored climax.
2196921 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 60.00
4837381 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 10.00
l March of the Pandas—Paul Clark. Imagine
a band made up of panda bears marching in a
parade and you'll get an idea of what you're about
to hear. They'd be marching and playing, but there
would be a few cute and funny moments because,
well, they're pandas, and they can't help it! A great
little march that's fun for everyone, especially the
percussionists. Un-bear-ably enjoyable!
10908244 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 49.00
10908245 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
March On, America!—arr. Douglas E. Wagner. It
doesn't get any better than this! Themes from three
of America's most popular patriotic marches are
brought together in this colorful and solidly scored
medley. Including You're a Grand Old Flag, National
Emblem, and The Stars and Stripes Forever, you
can be sure to get a rousing response from young
and old alike!
10453324 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 57.00
10453325 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Marching Song—Holst/arr. Moss. Here's a rare
gem from the band literature archives, rescored
with more practical instrumentation and part
writing. Originally taken from an orchestral work
entitled Two Songs Without Words, Marching
Song is vintage Holst style, tuneful and engaging.
John Moss' new version makes an ideal program
number for concert band.
2402212 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
2402220 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
Military Escort March—Harold Bennett/arr. Larry
Clark. One of the most popular marches written -
even John Philip Sousa was quoted as wishing he
had written it! Very playable in its original form,
this arrangement is in the same key with just the
instrumentation altered to fit today's young bands.
A rousing march by one of the great march stylists.
10457078 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 60.00
10457079 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 10.00
H National Emblem—E.E. Bagley/arr. Balent. This
famous march has been played for generations,
and Andrew's excellent arrangement makes it
accessible to younger groups. A recommended
march for this level, and one that your audience will
be whistling all the way home! (Grade 2 1/2)
2308559 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 60.00
2308567 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Normal—Harold Bennett/arr. Larry Clark. Despite
the title, this march is anything but normal, and it
may be one of the composer's finest. It's written
in the fast and fun vein of all his great marches
and uses the standard form with catchy, tuneful
melodies. This forgotten gem is a great way to
introduce march style playing to younger students
so they can prepare for and appreciate all the great
marches they'll experience.
10616297 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 90.00
10616298 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 12.00
Radetzky March—Johann Strauss, Sr./trans.
Balent. In grand European style, this Strauss favorite
will delight your audience! This enchanting piece is
familiar and as Balent has successfully maintained
the quality of the original in this transcription, it's
destined to become a classic.
2477418 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 60.00
2477419 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 10.00
The River Kwai March—Malcom Arnold/arr.
Robert Longfield. From the classic World War II
film from 1957, "The Bridge on the River Kwai,"
here is the world-famous march that incorporates
Kenneth Alford's Colonel Bogey March along with
Malcolm Arnold's original counterline melody. The
whistling part is optional, but adds a unique and
authentic touch.
10681419 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
10681420 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
Southampton March—Robert Sheldon. The
charm and style of a British-style march is
brought front and center in this delightful concert
march for young band. The tuneful melodies are
reminiscent of English folk tunes and create a tasty
international palette with which to open a concert
or festival performance.
10739115 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 49.00
10739116 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
H Summit March—Harold Bennett/arr. Clark. If
you're looking for a delightful, playable classic
march, you've found it! Harold Bennett is the
pen name used by Henry Fillmore and this bright,
tuneful march shows why he is a master of the
genre. With Fillmore's march expertise and Larry
Clark's skillful arranging, you can't go wrong!
5869961 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
5869979 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
l Super Sticky (March)—Larry Neeck. Feature
your percussion section on this delightful,
moderate-tempo novelty march. Jaunty themes
and bright instrumental colors dominate the wind
parts, while the percussion section handles the
"sticky" part. And it wouldn't be a percussion
feature without some cool special effects as well.
A sure hit with band and audience alike.
10908294 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 59.00
10908295 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
l Thunder and Fury (Concert March)—David
Shaffer. In the style of a purely American circus
march, this original piece re-creates all the sounds
and excitement of the three-ring circus. Written at
an ability level for younger bands, this march is
full of active yet playable parts that will keep your
students totally engaged. At any moment, you
expect to hear the ringmaster's call to attention!
10908296 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 49.00
10908297 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
The Thunderer (Flex Band)—John Philip Sousa/
arr. Bocook. One of the march master's most
popular and tuneful works! Here is this Sousa
classic in an impressive arrangement playable with
virtually any combination of instruments.
10084118 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
Washington Post March—John Philip Sousa/
arr. Robert E. Foster Jr. The marches of John Philip
Sousa are known around the world and this may
be the most famous of all of them. This setting
has been carefully arranged so young bands can
perform and appreciate this historic work. The
modest ranges and basic rhythms still maintain the
integrity and style of the original, so younger bands
will sound fantastic performing this popular march.
Fully scored throughout, this will sound great with
bands at all levels.
10700097 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 47.00
10700098 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
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The Washington Post—John Philip Sousa/
arr. Story. Sousa's legacy is formidable, and it's
because of classic marches like this! Everyone
knows the Washington Post, the quintessential
6/8 march, and Mike Story's fine arrangement
reduces the technical difficulties but maintains the
integrity of the original. You owe it to your students
to program this famous march!
2400646 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 62.00
2400653 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Concert Marches
Medium-Easy
Aces of the Air (March)—Karl King/arr. Swear-
ingen. From the always popular collection of Karl
King marches has come another great work of
masterful writing. All the colorful ingredients of a
traditional march can be found in this fun to perform
piece by the preeminent composer of circus music.
His timeless pieces are performed around the world
and this exciting march will hopefully find its way
into the music folders of your students.
10280589 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 65.00
10280590 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
H Alamo March—Karl L. King/arr. Swearingen.
When it came to writing marches that sounded great
with bands at all grade levels, Karl King had no peer.
Dedicated to the heroes of The Alamo, this very
playable march has that certain quality which made
it one of King's favorites at the easy grade level. With
a full concert band instrumentation, along with subtle
changes in the instrumental scoring and percussion
lines, James Swearingen's arrangement enhances
its charm even further. A guaranteed winner!
2231751 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 60.00
2231769 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
5354360 CD-Golden Age Of
The March . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
Allied Honor—Karl L. King/arr. Swearingen. This
is exceptionally good! Musicians all over the world
love to perform marches from the pen of this march
genius, and James Swearingen's outstanding
edition of this famous march allows bands once
again to experience this Karl L. King masterpiece!
Highly recommended!
2210649 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 60.00
2210656 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
5354360 CD-Golden Age Of
The March . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
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American Big Top—Brian Balmages. The spirit
of Charles Ives comes alive in this wacky and clever
American-style circus march! Featuring snippets
of many patriotic favorites, a wealth of original
material, and layered harmonies and rhythms, this
is a highly entertaining and unique piece that works
equally well as a march, festival selection, or closer.
10907715 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 70.00
10907750 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
The American Way (March)—Karl L. King/arr.
James Swearingen. A stirring performance of a
King march is the perfect way to round out your
concert program. Audiences love marches, and
this well-crafted arrangement is a guaranteed toe-
tapper. Singable themes, strong countermelodies
and interesting percussion parts make this the
perfect selection for that special concert.
10458956 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 65.00
10458957 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
10458958 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00
H Amparito Roca—Jaime Texidor/arr. Fagan.
This classic Spanish march has been expertly re-
cast in an authentic-sounding edition for younger
players. Brass ranges and the instrumentation
have been modified while all the charm and
energy of the original remain. A most welcome
addition to band repertoire.
10052942 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 65.00
10052943 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
Big Four March—Karl L. King/arr. Swearingen.
Here's one of Karl King's most outstanding marches!
Lively and upbeat, this stellar arrangement by James
Swearingen is not to be missed. It's a real classic
march in a very classy arrangement. You'll want to
program this one again and again. We are proud to
give this our highest recommendation!
2472470 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 60.00
2472471 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
H Bonds of Unity—Karl L. King/arr. Swearingen.
This is a super arrangement of one of Karl King's
most popular marches! An excellent selection for
concert, festival, or contest use by bands of all
levels. Karl King was a master at writing memorable
marches and this one is exceptionally nice from
start to finish. Highly recommended!
2304822 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 60.00
2304830 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
5354360 CD-Golden Age Of
The March . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
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Brandermill March—David Bobrowitz.
A community spring celebration parade provided
the inspiration for this upbeat feel-good march.
The lighthearted melody is supported by bouncy
rhythms, breezy countermelodies, and active parts
for everyone, all of which add up to a compelling
and celebratory traditional-sounding march.
10911523 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 70.00
10911524 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
l Bravura—C.E. Duble/arr. Robert E. Foster, Jr.
This famous circus march has been a favorite
of bands and audiences for years, and this well-
crafted arrangement puts it easily within the reach
of less experienced musicians. It sounds great
with young players and provides a thrilling classic
march to concert or contest programs. The solid
and well-doubled scoring will sound impressive on
any program and will provide the same feeling of
excitement as the original.
10849079 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 52.00
10849080 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
H British Eighth—Zo Elliott/arr. Hilliard. This
delightful British march is stately, yet light in tone.
Formerly only available in a quickstep edition, this
edition offers a full score. A classic!
5873187 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 95.00
5873195 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 25.00
4 Bunker Hill (March)—Karl L. King/arr. James
Swearingen. Known throughout the world, this
legendary composer created a treasure trove of
wonderful marches that have stood the test of
time. This entertaining 6/8 march is no exception;
its pronounced, steady beat and jaunty melody
are sure to generate enthusiastic toe tapping from
beginning to end. A simply can't-miss choice for
popular march programming.
10908336 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . 68.00
10908337 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
10908338 Additional Oversized Score . . 25.00
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