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l Interstellar FanfareJonathan McBride. This
rousing, adventurous work for young bands presents
both fanfare and theme independently before
combining the two at the exhilarating conclusion.
There are sections of both intense and lyrical playing,
and percussionists will enjoy several percussion
features interwoven throughout. Sure to transport
your students and audiences out of this world!
10758891 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 49.00
10758892 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
10758792 CD-Blaze! . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
Mad DashTimothy 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
H March of the Irish Guardarr. 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 RoyalsBill Calhoun. With all
the ingredients found in a typical march, this
piece is written in a regal and elegant style that is
characteristic of English marches. While written
within the capabilities of younger musicians,
directors will find that it is carefully scored and will
help ensembles sound more mature than their years.
10759639 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 60.00
10759640 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.50
l March of the Winter ElvesRandall D.
Standridge. This good-natured work for young band
illustrates a group of elves dancing and prancing
through a winter landscape. It's mildly humorous
and mischievous, with dynamic and stylistic
changes being somewhat exaggerated, although
march style is present throughout. This highly
entertaining march teaches valuable lessons in style,
dynamics, tempo maintenance, and chromatics.
10645695 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
10645696 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
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
n Marching SongHolst/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 MarchHarold 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 EmblemE.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
NormalHarold 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
4 PowerHarold Bennett/arr. Larry Clark. This
is one of Harold Bennett's (pseudonym of Henry
Fillmore) lesser-known marches that falls into the
"hidden gem" category. It's a tuneful 6/8 march
from the original Bennett Band Book that's written
in standard march form but is unique in that it
includes a rousing break strain. A great way way
to reinforce march style to younger students as
they prepare for the more challenging marches of
Fillmore, Sousa, and others.
10759717 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 70.00
10759718 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 10.00
n Radetzky MarchJohann 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
l
The River Kwai MarchMalcom 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
Safety (March)Harold Bennett/arr. Larry Clark.
Another great gem written by this famous march
composer. Henry Fillmore was a master of the
march style and his tunes are utterly delightful. A
great piece for teaching style to younger students,
it's also just a fun piece to play and listen to.
10521954 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 60.00
10521955 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 10.00
4 Southampton MarchRobert 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
4 Spirit of '44Bob Cotter. Toward the end of
World War II, both sides had amassed a great
number of prisoners who were used as labor to
build roads and bridges. To keep moral high they
made up songs that made the work go faster and
to communicate secret messages. This original
march was written in honor of those valiant men
and women, and the catchy melody is sure to raise
everyone's spirits.
10758943 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 60.00
10758944 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 10.00
10766470 Additional
Oversized Score . . . . . . . . . 25.00
H Summit MarchHarold 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
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
l
Washington Post MarchJohn 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
H
The Washington PostJohn 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
l With Uncommon ValorTodd Stalter. Written
to evoke a sense of heroism, pride, and bravery,
this is a wonderful concert selection for any
ceremonial, formal, or other serious occasion.
The stirring fanfare, lyrical themes, and regal
percussion scoring combine to make this work
an ideal processional.
10739131 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 49.00
10739132 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
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American Legion (March)—arr. Andrew Glover.
A classic American march perfect for any concert. Limited ranges and technical demands
make this a great march for middle school and smaller, less experienced high school bands.
The first half features solid interplay between melody and countermelody while the first trio
features a contrasting melody ornamented by upper woodwinds. Closing with a powerful
finish, the whole band has a chance to shine in this stirring and stylish march.
10758833 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
10758834 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
Chimes of Freedom—Robert W. Smith.
Written in a traditional form and style, this original march is suitable for concert and festival
performance as well as patriotic and ceremonial events. The chimes are featured throughout
as they interact with the melodic lines presented in the wind sections. Accessible to most
developing bands in their second and third year of instruction, it's sure to be an instant
classic in the band repertoire.
10758911 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49.00
10758912 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Freedom City (March)—Karl L. King/arr. James Swearingen.
This outstanding march is another gem from the magical pen of Karl L. King. Tuneful
melodies, clever countermelodies, and interesting percussion parts remain a hallmark of
the King library. Musicians throughout the world have benefited greatly from this famed
composer's long list of successful marches.
10758881 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68.00
10758882 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
10766443 Additional Oversized Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25.00
Generosity—Matthew N. Putnam.
This catchy, original concert march is in a standard march form but is written for the abilities
of developing players. It's reminiscent of the wonderful marches of Bennett or King, complete
with tuneful melodies, interesting harmonies, and a few chromatic twists thrown in to make it
even more appealing. Perfect for teaching the march style and form to growing musicians.
10759711 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70.00
10759712 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.00
Power—Harold Bennett/arr. Larry Clark.
This is one of Harold Bennett's (pseudonym of Henry Fillmore) lesser-known marches that
falls into the "hidden gem" category. It's a tuneful 6/8 march from the original Bennett Band
Book that's written in standard march form but is unique in that it includes a rousing break
strain. A great way to reinforce march style to younger students as they prepare for the more
challenging marches of Fillmore, Sousa, and others.
10759717 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70.00
10759718 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.00
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49.00
10739116 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
Spirit of '44—Bob Cotter.
Toward the end of World War II, both sides had amassed a great number of prisoners who
were used as labor to build roads and bridges. To keep morale high they made up songs
that made the work go faster and to communicate secret messages. This original march was
written in honor of those valiant men and women, and the catchy melody is sure to raise
everyone's spirits.
10758943 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
10758944 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.00
10766470 Additional Oversized Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25.00
