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...
Opening with a haunting ostinato passage, Changes in Time builds on the phrase to create an air of intensity and excitement until the very end. While the piece...
Lift is a thrilling & playful joyride of an overture that gives every section of the ensemble their moment in the spotlight. A real tour-de-force that...
Motives & Other Distractions is a challenging yet playful composition. The opening syncopated motive is used throughout to drive the piece dramatically to...
Don’t let the rhythmic simplicity of this piece fool you! This lighthearted work uses group dynamics to help tell its story. From multi-measure swells to one...
Fanfare for Band
Skybreak opens with a quiet melodic/motivic statement that is repeated and built upon throughout the composition. This is a piece that is fun...
“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...
RBC Publication’s Legacy of the March Series brings you timeless marches meticulously edited by Dr. Timothy Rhea. These works - beautifully engraved, are the...
