String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1305476 Composed by Marshall Ross. Arranged by Marcus Martin. 20th Century,Children,Film/TV,March. Score and Parts. 24 pages. Cornelius Edition (uk) #894921. Published by Cornelius Edition (uk) (A0.1305476). Marching Strings was composed by Ray Martin (but published under the pseudonym of 'Marshall Ross) Ā and performed by Ray Martin and his concert orchestra, it was used as the theme for 'Top of the form' over most of its long run on BBC radio and television. It was broadcast on the BBC Light Programme 1948-67, then BBC Radio 2 (sometimes simulcast on BBC Radio 1) 1967-70, and BBC Radio 4 1970-86. The programme migrated to TV, where it ran from 1962-75, and was called Television Top of the Form. This version is for string orchestra and makes an attractive short concert item. There is also an alternative version for string quintet (AO895902) Ā For other arrangements by Marcus Martin please visit For more arrangements by Marcus Martin please visithttp://www.marcusmartinmusic.co.uk/page_1863221.html.