This sublime work, originally composed for chorus and orchestra, has all the depth and beauty associated with the music of Johannes Brahms. This skillfully crafted arrangement for concert band has become a

Opening with a velvet chorale played by the brass and enlarged upon by adding the woodwinds, it is accompanied by the subtle rhythms of the percussion. The theme of the allegro section is assisted by

This edition represents research combining early editions of the march and historically informed Sousa performance practices. The editor has examined first editions of the march, performance notes of former

The joy the composer experienced while writing this very creative work comes shining through in many guises as the work unfolds. A meditation on the creative process, it progresses through four major