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CONCERT MARCHES medium-easy
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 . . . . . . . . . .65.00
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
The American Way—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
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
Bandology—Eric Osterling/ed. Justin Tokke.
Using rich, full dance band chords and interesting
rhythms, this standard of school and community
bands for over 50 years has been re-edited and
corrected with the modern concert band in mind.
A stop-time section for brass and percussion
and a pleasingly lyrical trio have made this light
concert march a perennial audience and performer
favorite. This edition will be a valuable addition to
any band's library.
11205120 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .70.00
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 . . . . . . . . . .68.00
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
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
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
Bunker Hill—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
Castles in Europe—James Reese Europe/arr.
Chandler L. Wilson. Originally written by the first
African-American bandmaster in the United States
Army, Europe gained great popularity as a dance
band leader, a military band leader, a recording
artist, and a composer of merit. This will have toes
tapping and is an enjoyable ragtime work from an
American composer to be remembered!
11206812 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .72.00
H Coast Guards—Karl L. King/arr. Swearingen. Any
time you see a James Swearingen arrangement of
a Karl L. King march, pay close attention! This is
one of King's best, in a playable arrangement that
is accessible to school bands everywhere. A strong
choice for concert or contest. Highly recommended!
2247344 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .60.00
The Corcoran Cadets March—arr. Andrew
Balent. Written in 1890, this early Sousa march is
a great exercise in rhythmic precision and dynamic
contrast. Rearranged and technically adjusted for
the modern concert band from the original, you will
see how this march really flies!
11205070 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .60.00
Dedication March—Greg Danner. Here is a
stately original march that has wonderful color and
style! With excellent counter-lines and a sparkling
melody in the trio, this new version for flex band has
everything you need to program a first-rate march!
11315191 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .60.00
El Zorro Rojo—Randall D. Standridge. This
spirited concert march portrays the lighthearted,
mischievous nature as well as the flowing and
graceful beauty of this wonderful creature, the red
fox. Vibrant Spanish harmonies and the buoyant
3/4 time signature give this march a decidedly
stimulating and exotic character.
11001401 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .58.00
Flying Cadets—Karl L. King/arr. James
Swearingen. Another classic march from the
vault of musical treasures by the great Karl King,
masterfully arranged. It goes without saying that
King was a master at creating tuneful marches
that have certainly stood the test of time. As with
all his marches you can be assured that this edition
is certain to be another real crowd pleaser of
monumental proportions.
10609509 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .68.00
Future of Tomorrow—Benjamin Yeo. Using brief
excerpts from Malay folk songs, this concert march
has been carefully written with younger players in
mind. With ample opportunities for teaching tempo
consistency, articulation, rhythmic precision,
and musical phrasing, this joyful and accessible
selection is intended to bring out the best in your
young musicians who are the future of tomorrow.
11205114 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .65.00
H Hosts of Freedom—Karl L. King/arr. John
Paynter. One of the biggest selling marches of
all time is now available in a concert band size
edition. Expertly edited by John Paynter, it's Karl
L. King at his very best - full sounding, melodic and
surprisingly easy to prepare.
2138790 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .68.00
Imperial—Karl L. King/arr. James Swearingen.
The huge treasure trove of edited King marches
continues to grow by leaps and bounds, so you can
be assured that this will be another crowd pleaser
for audiences of all ages. Musicians love to revisit
the glory days of circus band performances and it
just doesn't get any better than this toe tapping
march by the great Karl L. King.
10311870 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .72.00
N E W F O R 2 0 2 1
E D I T O R S ' C H O I C E
l La Matriarca—Matthew R. Putnam. With
the style of a Spanish march and the form of a
traditional march, this unique addition to the
march repertoire will be enjoyed by students and
audiences. This is also an excellent way to feature
your euphonium player.
11346040 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .65.00
H Lexington March—Karl L. King/arr. Swearingen.
One of Karl King's finest! Terrific for concert, festival
or contest, this stirring march will be the hit of your
next performance! And, the expert adaptation by
Jim Swearingen assures you that everything will
work just right for groups at this level. The trio is
especially nice, with the melody in the mid to low
woodwinds. Another top-notch traditional march!
2323632 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .65.00
The Liberty Bell—John Philip Sousa/arr. Bocook.
Undoubtedly one of the most recognizable and
tuneful of all Sousa marches, here is a carefully edited
version adapted for young band instrumentation. The
flavor of the original has been skillfully retained while
making it accessible to younger players. Add this one
to your "must have" list!
10051807 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .65.00
March of the Belgian Paratroopers—Pierre
Leemans/arr. Swearingen. Moderate in tempo
and light in style, this appealing and unique march
is now available for developing players in this
masterful arrangement. The skillful scoring and
modest technical demands ensure success with
this time-tested march classic.
10033483 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .65.00
March of the Trolls—Edvard Grieg/arr. Beck.
Here's a terrific transcription that provides a
contrasting selection for concert programs. The
soft but intense opening builds in intensity and
draws the listener in as it grows in energy and
volume. A welcome work that bands at all levels
will want to perform.
10093405 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .78.00
March On—Charles Booker. This original march
is a great addition to the flexible band catalog.
Even if you are working with a reduced or unusual
instrumentation, you will have a golden opportunity
to work on the art of march playing with your
developing ensembles.
11315416 Flexible Band . . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Marche Diabolique—Brian Balmages. This
sinister-sounding march is perfect for directors
looking for something completely different.
Using elements from a traditional march set in a
contemporary framework, the music is based on
tritone intervals surrounded by expansive, dark
harmonic language. A wealth of percussion adds
great color to the unsettling character of the music.
Quite effective and intriguing!
10459831 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .60.00
The Messenger—C.L. Barnhouse/arr. Anthony
Susi. Here's a classic march from the pen of C.
L. Barnhouse. Carefully crafted for flexible and
limited instrumentations, this sparkling march
sounds every bit as exhilarating as the original!
The extended minor key introduction and unique
format makes it stand out from other 19th century
American marches. Your performers and audience
alike will thrill to this very lively, accessible setting.
March on!
11314537 Set & Score Build-a-Band . . . .60.00
H Midway March—John Williams/arr. Moss. This is
the tuneful John Williams march written for the W.W.
II era movie, "Midway." In this very playable version,
Williams' lilting 6/8 style and shifting key centers give
the march format a fresh and stirring feel.
2306553 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .65.00
H Military Escort—Harold Bennett/arr. Swearingen.
A march masterpiece that should be in every band
library! Composed by Henry Fillmore using his
pseudonym it is generally regarded as one of the
very best easy marches ever written. John Philip
Sousa was reported to have told Fillmore, "I wish
that march had my name on it!" This arrangement
is outstanding and makes it a perfect choice for
concert or contest performances by bands at any
level. Highest recommendations!
2396505 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .68.00
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Concert Marches
Medium-Easy
Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors.
Marche Diabolique—Brian Balmages.
10459831 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
Aces of the Air (March)—
Karl King/arr. Swearingen.
10280589 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
El Zorro Rojo (Concert March)—
Randall D. Standridge.
11001401 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58.00
Bunker Hill (March)—
Karl L. King/arr. James Swearingen.
10908336 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68.00
Amparito Roca—Jaime Texidor/arr. Fagan.
10052942 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
Alamo March—Karl L. King/arr. Swearingen.
2231751 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
Spania! (Spanish March)—David Shaffer.
2481432 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59.00
Rough Riders—Karl L. King/arr. Swearingen.
2347037 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
American Big Top—Brian Balmages.
10907715 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70.00
March of the Trolls (from "Lyric Suite",
op. 54)—Edvard Grieg/arr. Beck.
10093405 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78.00
