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CONCERT MARCHES medium-easy
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
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
Brian Boru's March—arr. Greg Moody.
Masterfully scored for wind band, this
traditional Irish tune also includes references
to the folk dance The Blackbird. Dignified and
proud, this setting uses a number of authentic
percussion sounds and explores a variety
of colors and meters. A great addition to any
concert or assessment program.
11515279 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .70.00
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 . . . . . . .110.00
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
Camelia City March—Alan Carter. Written
to celebrate Quitman, Georgia, nicknamed
"the Camellia City," this march is written in the
traditional style of Henry Fillmore. Starting with
a light, happy woodwind melody with simple
flourishes from the low brass, it then moves
through dynamic changes before a trio that
features low clarinets and euphonium with a
unique woodblock percussion accompaniment.
The march ends with a return to brass
flourishes. With minimal technical and range
demands, this work is accessible to a wide
range of ensembles. Use this work to teach the
classic march style.
11516617 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .65.00
Castles in Europe (The Innovation Trot
- Ragtime March)—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
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
El Zorro Rojo (Concert March)—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 . . . . . . . .70.00
Emblem of Unity (March)—J.J. Richards/
arr. Andrew Glover. This superb arrangement
makes this highly regarded concert march
accessible to younger bands.
11517838 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .70.00
Excelsior (Galop)—Karl L. King/arr. James
Swearingen. A wonderful edition of this
classic march by the legendary composer,
complete with a full score. Perfect for spring
and summer programs.
11517840 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .75.00
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
Giddyup!—LeAndre Benton. A high-speed
galop written for young band that showcases
all sections. A great concert or festival opener
or closer that requires all performers to saddle
up and hang on!
11516146 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .65.00
Heart of America—James Barnes. A simple
standard march, composed to commemorate
the 50th anniversary of the Kansas Bandmasters
Association (1972-2022). The main theme is the
Kansas state song, with Home on the Range
featured in the trio. Accessible to a wide range
of ensembles and performable at any concert
program or patriotic event.
11518677 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .70.00
Heroes of the Night—Rob Romeyn. Your
students will love this dark and heroic take on
the traditional concert march. With its minor
key and heavy low brass scoring, students
and audience might imagine themselves as a
superhero who roams the night.
11517852 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .70.00
Honor Bound—Gene Milford. This traditional
military-style march contains important
opportunities for each section. With a
percussion introduction and interlude, trumpet
fanfare, low brass melody, and woodwind lead,
all sections are featured at one time or another.
The notated dynamics are essential for musical
contrast, and the march's tempo can be easily
adjusted to account for different student
skill levels. Perfect to teach march form, this
composition will also work well at patriotic
celebrations. It's also an easily put together
composition for more advanced bands that
need a quick yet mature-sounding selection at
the last minute.
11516639 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .58.00
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 (March)—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
La Matriarca (March)—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
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
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 Shadows (Flex Band)—Haley
Woodrow. Paying homage to the traditional
march form, this work steps outside the box
in this delightfully dark and unique piece
for young players. It is scored for flexible
instrumentation and features clever effects
and a minor mode.
11517371 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .65.00
March of the Trolls (from "Lyric Suite",
op. 54)—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
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
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 . . . . . . . .75.00
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
Monterey March—Karl L. King/arr. James
Swearingen. When looking for a great march,
one only needs to begin their search with the
King library to find the perfect choice. This is an
American classic in every sense of the word.
Singable themes, exciting countermelodies,
and traditional harmonies combine to make
for a highly enjoyable playing and listening
experience. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the
delight of King's magical writing abilities.
Highly recommended!
11206770 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .68.00
National Spirit—S. E. Hummel/arr. Harry
Harris & Van B. Ragsdale. An excellent original
concert march in 6/8 with an effectively unique
second strain that makes it stand out. Great
choice for concert or contest.
11501996 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .80.00
Normandy Beach—John Edmondson. This
is the young band march that you have been
looking for! A great contest or concert selection,
it's easy to play and quite effective.
2095040 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .65.00
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