Publisher Desc.  A stately, British-style march for young band, "Sword and Shield" features attractive tunes and engaging parts for each instrument choir of the concert band: woodwinds, high brass, low brass/reeds, and percussion. Well-edited and including performance suggestions from the composer, it offers opportunities to teach ensemble balance and blend, phrasing, dynamic shaping, and articulation/style. Consider this very playable, tuneful march for your young/developing band's concert or contest program.