“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 tempo between 104-112 beats per minute would be most appropriate.
Grade Level: 4; 4.5; 5; 5.5; 6…
Style: Concert Band
Composer: H.L. Blankenburg, Timothy Rhea
Publisher: RBC Publications
Commissioned by Blackburn High School Friends of Music for the Symphonic Band performance at The Midwest Clinic, International Band and Orchestra Conference 2017, Chicago USA. Based on the opening phrase of the Blackburn High School Song - Ad Lucem Crescimus…
Style: Concert Band
Composer: Brian Hogg
Publisher: Brolga Music
Inspired by the multitude of great melodies written by English master composers such as Purcell, Elgar, Walton, Vaughn Williams, and Britten, Adagio for Winds and Percussion is a moving, powerful work that shows David Gillingham at his very best.Program…
Style: Concert Band
Composer: David R. Gillingham
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Set primarily in a march-like style with a more lyrical song-like interlude, McIvor's brass quintet arrangement of Adeste Fidelis has been adapted for flexible 5-part wind band with optional percussion.Program NotesSet primarily in a march-like style with a…
Style: Flex Band
Composer: Christian McIvor
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
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 I taking place during the time the march was composed. As the original purpose of a march was for…
Style: Concert Band
Composer: Frank H. Losey, Timothy Rhea
Publisher: RBC Publications
RBC Publication’s Legacy of the March Series brings you timeless marches meticulously edited by Dr. Timothy Rhea. These works - beautifully engraved, are the perfect addition to your march library. Within this catalog you will find works by legendary march…
Style: Concert Band
Composer: Charles Wesley Parker, Timothy Rhea
Publisher: RBC Publications
Written in 1901, Army & Marine won the march composition contest sponsored by the London publishing house of Hawkes & Son. Zehle was still in German military service when this march was composed. He was undoubtedly grateful to the sailors who helped…
Style: Concert Band
Composer: Wilhelm Zehle, Timothy Rhea
Publisher: RBC Publications
The Artist Within was written to depict the journey of an artist from the struggles of the beginning artist to the joy and wonder of an advanced performance. This work begins with a mysterious opening that leads to a glorious, rhythmic melody. Sweeping…
Style: Concert Band
Composer: Joshua V. Hinkel
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
The melodic 5-note title phrase of the classic hymn Blessed Assurance provides the starting point for Robert Thurston’s exuberantly creative riff on a beloved American religious tune. Thurston imbues the rhythms, harmonies, and textures of Assurance with a…
Style: Concert Band
Composer: Robert Thurston
Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing
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 periodicals that were greatly dedicated to brass bands. This outstanding concert march was been published…
Style: Concert Band
Composer: James Ord Hume, Timothy Rhea
Publisher: RBC Publications