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...
Based on a twelve bar blues and built on syncopated melodic ideas that build in intensity when layered on top of each other, Crank It Up is a riff-based swing...
A beautiful and rich composition for the developing band. Slow and tender, Desert Light calls to mind the rising sun over the desert landscape and gives...
Trumpet Feature
Edifice, which means "structure" attempts to create three contrasting musical scenarios. The first of the three movements, entitled Rising...
Jazz Sketches for cello and vibraphone features three movements of contrasting jazz moods. Livin’ In The City, a fast paced driving straight-eighth note feel...
Oboe Feature
Kohola (Hawaiian for humpback whale), written for oboe and percussion quartet by David Jarvis, was inspired from the songs of humpback whales....
It just so happens that "Supertoots" is the nickname we gave to our youngest daughter Gabby who is a budding young trumpet player (10 years old at the time of...
“Supreme Triumph” is a great march that evokes an image of the big top. Written in 1920, this march has challenging parts for all players. The excitement...
The title of the piece, Tap-Click represents the sound motive and rhythmic structure for the entire work. The piece is performed with the players placed around...
RBC Publication’s Legacy of the March Series brings you timeless marches meticulously edited by Dr. Timothy Rhea. These works - beautifully engraved, are the...
