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CONCERT MARCHES easy / medium-easy
High Desert March—Steve Hodges. Capture
the excitement and occasional drama of a
long hike in the high desert with this energetic
march. Students will learn simple syncopations,
and low brass will develop interval flexibility.
Adventure awaits as the young hikers begin
their trek, prepared to overcome any obstacles
that may come their way. (2:10)
11511648 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .55.00
Hillside March—Randall Standridge. Your
audience and performers will be charmed
by this idyllic, cheerful march! Take a stroll
across the countryside as your ensemble
plays pleasant tunes reminiscent of British
marches. Its quirky character and uplifting
ambiance are sure to bring a smile to your
next concert crowd!
11331930 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .65.00
The Hoofbeat (Concert March)—Mekel
Rogers. Composed in the style of a traditional
circus march, this exciting work lets younger
bands really open up the throttle and have
some fun! Wind parts have very comfortable
ranges, and careful scoring makes even
a small band sound big. A great technical
workout for your low brass. Really clever and
engaging music for younger players!
11399684 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .55.00
Ingenuity (March)—Larry Clark. Dive into
the march style with this great selection for
younger bands. With a melody that is catchy
and playable, you will find much success in this
march. The trio features some opportunities for
working with accidentals, and the lows have a
great countermelody. An excellent introduction
to the march!
11346036 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .55.00
Italia (Italian Concert March)—Johnnie
Vinson. Italy is known for a symphonic march
style rather than the more common military
style. This march features broad sweeping
melodies, a nice variety of scoring textures,
and a moderate march tempo.
11517363 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .65.00
Kinderlou (March)—R. Alan Carter. This
march in traditional style has everything
you need for festival adjudication or concert
performance. Written in the style of Fillmore,
you will immediately be transported to a time
when marches were king! The harmony is a
refreshing throwback to olden times.
11198556 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .65.00
Luna Y Fuego—Jorge Vargas. This original
march is written in a true and exciting paso
doble (double step) style which originated as
a Spanish military march that allowed troops
to march at double their pace. This is written
to be playable by younger musicians, full of
memorable melodies, countermelodies, and
stirring rhythmic figures to create an authentic-
sounding work that will thrill everyone.
11201785 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .70.00
Luz y Sombra—Jorge Vargas. This original
concert march is sure to be a favorite at your
next concert! Delightful melodies and harmonies
are utilized within the traditional march form to
create a piece that sounds both new and
familiar. A great addition to the march repertoire.
11400083 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .60.00
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
March of the Arachnids—Randall D.
Standridge. The second movement from
Randall Standridge's "Garden Suite." The
Itsy Bitsy Spider and Shoo Fly are its primary
melodic material, though they are given some
quirky little twists. Standridge shows off his
creative writing skills by combining the two
melodies for a rousing ending. A strikingly
original march that will help teach students to
play in 6/8.
11000426 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .70.00
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 . . . . . . . .70.00
March Phantasma—Randall Standridge.
Looking for a fresh and nontraditional
march? Look no further! This march creates
a decidedly creepy vibe while staying
true to the traditional march form. Minor
modes, catchy melodies, and plentiful
percussion help make this an excellent and
unique selection for your next concert or
festival performance.
11400071 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .65.00
March to Nowhere—Vaclav Nelhybel/
arr. Chris M. Bernotas. The brilliant Czech
composer Vaclav Nelhybel originally
published March to Nowhere in 1976.
This arrangement has been scored for
intermediate-level bands as the perfect
vehicle to introduce students to this
significant composer. The work's unique
character and intriguing musical lines and
textures will captivate your students. (3:40)
11511659 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .70.00
March Wunderbar—Randall D. Standridge.
Guten Tag! This charming march takes
inspiration from the polka music and fall
festivals of Germany. The folk-like melodies
and dynamic changes bring life to the
traditional march form. And how many concert
marches feature handclaps in the trio? A great
choice for your next concert or festival - sure to
make your audience exclaim "Wunderbar!"
11399660 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .60.00
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 . . . . . . . .60.00
Merry Go Round March—Mikayla Bauer. With
effective articulation, minimal dynamics, and an
upbeat march melody, this work is an excellent
sectional feature and a perfect way to introduce
any band to the march genre.
11520374 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . 60.00
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 . . . . . . . .70.00
The Navy Trident (Concert March)—Robert
W. Smith. This original march pays tribute to
this elite military team. Composed in a classic
American march style, it conjures images of
gallantry on the sea, land, and air and makes
use of the beloved tune Anchors Aweigh.
Your trumpet players will have some great
opportunities in this excellent choice for any
concert or festival performance. Don't miss out
on this one!
11206911 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .49.00
Picadilly Parade (March)—Matthew R.
Putnam. Take a trip to the magical city of
London with this British-style march for
younger bands. You will hear familiar themes
such as Rule Britannia; Trumpet Voluntary and
London Bridge Is Falling Down coupled with
original material. From the stately opening, this
march has a dignified sound that will be a great
addition to any program.
11346050 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .50.00
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 . . . . . . . .65.00
Reliance (March)—Larry Clark. A unique take
on the traditional concert march, this work
opens in G minor before shifting to the relative
major in the second strain. A fun and engaging
work that will entertain as well as educate.
11392852 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .55.00
Slava March—Randall Standridge. "Slava,"
Ukrainian for "glory," serves as the inspiration
for this stirring Grade 2 concert march in minor
mode. Bold rhythms, active percussion, and
soaring countermelodies combine to create a
worthy vehicle for teaching march style to your
young musicians. Vocal effects add the final
heroic touch. An excellent selection for your
next concert, festival, or honor band.
11515771 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .65.00
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 . . . . . . . .52.00
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
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
Concert Marches
Medium-Easy
Aces of the Air (March)—Karl King/arr.
Swearingen. 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
Alamo March—Karl L. King/arr. James
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
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 (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
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 . . . . . . . .70.00
Ben Hur Chariot Race March—E.T. Paull/arr.
Geritt W. Davenport. This energetic march finds
its way to the young band stage as never heard
before! Great, playable march-style melodies
written for sections along with accessible
rhythms and ranges make this an excellent
vehicle to teach the traditional American form
to young concert bands. Add energy and
excitement to your concert program.
11414440 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .75.00
