“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...
This beautiful adagio from one of the best known romantic symphonies truly enables the marimba ensemble to reach its most sensitive heights. The eight players...
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
from "Carnival of the Animals"
Written for keyboard percussion sextet, Aquarium is an arrangement of Saint-Saëns’ enchanting movement of the same name from...
Written in 1901, Army & Marine won the march composition contest sponsored by the London publishing house of Hawkes & Son. Zehle was still in German...
Opening with a short rolled mallet section, this piece quickly moves into a fast and rhythmic romp for the entire ensemble. Memorable melodies are masterfully...
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...