One of Australia’s greatest entertainers, the late Ricky May, often used the expression to an audience to acknowledge his band “How about a little bit of sugar...
“Klar zum Gefect” (Action Front) was published in 1912. The title is a naval term used in preparation for combat – “man the guns.” As this is a German march, a...
Written in 1915, the background of America First has not been well documented. It is believed that Losey choose this particular title as a result of World War...
Style: Concert Band
Arranger / Composer: Losey, Frank H.; Rhea, Timothy
RBC Publication’s Legacy of the March Series brings you timeless marches meticulously edited by Dr. Timothy Rhea. These works - beautifully engraved, are the...
Style: Concert Band
Arranger / Composer: Parker, Charles Wesley; Rhea, Timothy
Written in 1901, Army & Marine won the march composition contest sponsored by the London publishing house of Hawkes & Son. Zehle was still in German...
At the Crossroads is a contemporary ballad featuring solos for 1st Alto Sax, 1st Tenor Sax, 4th Trumpet, 2nd Trombone. Instrumentation contains: 5 Saxes (Sop...
A Big Band arrangement in a jazz/swing style of traditional Australian tunes - Waltzing Matilda, The Road to Gundagai and Click Go The Shears by Daryl McKenzie...
March
The B.B. and C.F. March was commissioned by John Henry Iles around 1923, following the consolidation of the British Bandsman and The Contest Field, two...
Style: Concert Band
Arranger / Composer: Hume, James Ord; Rhea, Timothy
Most marches reserve the instrumental “fireworks” for the trio interlude – also known as the “break-up” or “dog-fight” strain. In Battle Royal – composed in...