Commissioned by the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association this major work by James Curnow honors the memory and legacy of renowned conductor and educator Harry Begian. In consideration of Dr. Begians Armenian heritage Nulli Secundus(?second to none?) is a suite of three variations based on the Armenian folk song Cilicia (My Homeland). Movements include: I. March Caprice (concert march in fantasy variationform) II. In Memoriam (honoring victimsof the 1915-18 Armenian Genocide) and III. Finale (rapid paced set of variations). Recorded by the Michigan State University Wind Symphony. Dur: 10:00

Par YAGISAWA SATOSHI. Écrite dans un style cérémonial, cette ?uvre faisait partie d?un medley de marches pour les participants au Championnat 2019 des établissements d?études supérieures, qui s?est déroulé dans la préfecture de Kagoshima, au Japon. Elle a été créée par l?harmonie symphonique de Kagoshima Prefectural Shoyo High School sous la direction de sa directrice musicale, Junya Tateishi. Fusionnant des airs japonais traditionnels et de la musique de marche, cette pièce plaira à un large public, tout comme deux ?uvres apparentées, March-Bou-Shu et March-Chagu-Chagu, également publiées par De Haske Publications (Hal Leonard Europe). / Date parution : 2022-07-30/ Répertoire / Concert Band/Harmonie

Theme from the BBC TV Series COLDITZ-Acclaimed Canadian composer/arranger Robert Farnon penned this distinctive march theme for the 1970s BBC television drama Colditz telling the story of prisoners held at Colditz Castle in Germany during World War II.Philip Sparke's extended concert version is expertly scored for band and an elegant and powerful addition to any program.

This spirited Sousa favorite is another publication in Dr. William D. Revelli's acclaimed series of distinctive march interpretations. In his years with the University of Michigan band Dr. Revelli used this edition of THELIBERTY BELL to thrill audiences the world over. It retains the flavor of the original but adds that special 'Revelli touch.'

This is the young band march that you've been looking for! A great contest or concert selection it's easy to play and quite effective.

Commemorating Congress' declaration of this great Sousa march as the National March we are pleased to release this masterful edition by Dr. William D. Revelli. While remaining faithful to the original it employs Dr. Revelli's musical interpretations inspired by his numerous meetings with Sousa himself.

(March of the First Special Service Force)-During World War II Winston Churchill initiated the formation of Special Force Commando Units that would prove so effective as to change the course of the war. The First Special Service Force led by their intrepid Colonel Robert T. Frederick was perhaps the most famous of these units. Due to their ferocious nature and blackened faces for night raids the fearful Germans gave them the nickname The Black Devils. In 2015 they were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal the highest honor the U.S. government can bestow. Frederick's Black Devils is a stirring concert march that pays tribute to this legendary unit.

Using excerpts from the first and third movements but still maintaining the formal and harmonic integrity of the original this adaptation allows even middle school players to experience the unforgettable themes from Holst'smasterwork. Also the March movement is very effective when performed by itself. Dur: 4:45 (Grade 2 ? Hal Leonard MusicWorks series)

Lux Futura. Lux Futura (Light of the Future) was commissioned by the Royal Wind Orchestra Delft and is inspired by the letters ?D-E-L-F-T? using the letter notation system by Béla Bartók. In this ?Delft? cell, there is referral to the ?Trinitas?, the bourdon bell of the Old Church in Delft, that only tolls during a funeral of a member of the Dutch Royal Family. The Delft melody switches to the ?Agneta March?, which is a reference to the history of the Royal Wind Orchestra Delft. Further on the love theme, played by the bass instruments represents the love of the inhabitants for their city throughout space and time. In the middle movement, the beauty of the city is depicted by the cor anglais (English horn) solo, as an ode to the lovely city of Delft. When performed, one can choose to use sound city samples recorded in Delft to create a truly magnificent spectacle.

Sbandiamo! is a joyous?and swinging?work, taking its title from the wind music event held annually in the medieval Italian city of Gubbio, Umbria in which various bands from all over Italy participate. The first performance of this piece was given at the Piazza Grande, Gubbio, under the baton of the composer himself, with a wind band of some 250 musicians. A stately introduction, with festive percussion, is followed by a catchy theme in alternating pop and march rhythms. The opening theme then returns as a marcia cantabile, and the work is brought to a grand and compelling conclusion.

The attacks in Brussels on 22 March 2016 created a shockwave throughout Belgium and the rest of the world. Equally the attacks in Paris and Nice led to great public indignation fear and disbelief.What has happened to the western world? Have our cultures grown apart to such an extent that we do not understand each other anymore? Bert Appermont’s intention was to voice certain emotions that these acts of terror have caused: particularly fear grief anger and helplessness. He uses the French children’s song Au Claire de la Lune as a connecting thread throughout the work.This piece is also about hope and faith in another world andis meant to pay homage to all victims resulting in a dignified remembrance. The musical development is presented in four through-composed parts titled Innocence  In Cold Blood  In Memoriam – We Shall Rise Again and A New Day.This work was commissioned by the Brassband Oberösterreich (Brass Band Upper Austria) to be played at the European Brass Band Championships 2017.

The zany music of the Raymond Scott Quintette originally recorded in the late 1930s was a popular resource for the early Warner Bros. cartoons scored by Carl Stalling. Filled with surprise and humor any fan of Bugs Bunny will recognize these unforgettable themes!