The term "skidoo" was American slang that originated before World War I meaning "Get out quick!" This classic and lively march is available here in an accessible flexible version.
This fresh concert march is influenced by the style of John Williams' cinematic marches. Melodic content for all sections, great percussion writing, rhythmical melodies, and lots of articulation as well as
A perfect introduction to the march style, this fun work will engage your students with its creative use of melody, key, counterpoint, and percussion!
A patriotic anthem originally written and published in 1918 for voice and piano at a time when a newfound sense of nationalism swept across the country as the United States became involved in World War One,
A great and authentic arrangement of this King classic featuring the famous New Year's Eve melody in the trio.
Perhaps the oldest song of friendship, Robert Burns wrote the words to Auld Lang Syne in 1788 and set them to music using the melody of a previously existing Scottish folk song. This tune was later
Named for the endangered blue whale, the largest animal species ever to have lived, and composed to bring awareness of its plight, this fun march is an excellent and accessible tool for teaching cut time.
Written in concert march style, this original work features creative orchestrations, engaging themes, and unique percussion scoring. Fun and educationally sound.
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
Do you need a new march to open the program at your next concert or festival? Composed in a classic style with few interesting twists and turns, this engaging and playable gem is designed to help teach
The golden age of marches in early 20th century gave us a wealth of wonderful literature. That tradition is still alive and well as can be seen with this wonderful and tuneful addition to the repertoire.
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
Played in a marcato style, this spirited march features simple quarter- and eighth-note rhythms inside a limited melodic range while still allowing all members of the band to be heard. Correlates with
Everyone loves a march. A march that is a little tongue in cheek, however, is something extra special. This one will grab you by the ears and shake until you're laughing with delight.
Helen May Butler was one of the most successful female conductors in the history of the concert band. Band music was a favorite of President Theodore Roosevelt, and this work was selected as the official
Another in the fine series of marches from Karl King, this gem received its title "from some ritualistic work of a certain fraternity." Composed in 1913, the march is dedicated to Clive Dayton of Brighton,
Written by John Philip Sousa in appreciation of an honor given to him by the Board of Directors of the 1893 St. Louis Exposition, The Directorate was one of the first pieces that he composed for
This style of march, the pasodoble, is popular in Spain and Mexico and with mariachi groups. Commonly used in bullfights, the most popular ones were named after famous bullfighters; this title may be
This superb arrangement makes this highly regarded concert march accessible to younger bands.
Written in the style of the marches used in circuses to accompany acrobats, this march harkens back to a longstanding band tradition. Filled with theatrical surprises, it is a work that adds a special
A wonderful edition of this classic march by the legendary composer, complete with a full score. Perfect for spring and summer programs.
The saying "Fair winds and following seas" is offered to sailors as a gesture of goodwill and good luck to those who have served with courage and integrity and will be missed. With unexpected dissonances
Originally published in 1932, this rediscovered treasure of the concert march world has been rescored for the modern concert band. Written in traditional march form, all sections are featured. A pleasant