When the Second World War began the British March King Kenneth J. Alford (pseudonym for Major F. J. Ricketts R.M.) was increasingly in bad health and had composed relatively little music recently. As Hitler's armies marched victoriously across Europe Britain was soon alone facing the Nazi peril. Alford's great contribution to the war effort was the composition of two of his great masterpieces …
Standard US Set (without european suppl. parts)-Composed in 1943 Commando March was Samuel Barber's first work scored exclusively for band. This stirring work has since become a staple in the repertoire. This new critical edition now includes a full score plus historical notes and corrections from the original publication. A true classic! Duration 3:00 (Grade 4). …
This wonderful song by Neil Sedaka has been transformed into a magnificent solo for the trumpet by Georges Moreau. The piece can also be played by the alto or soprano sax.The attractive melody and the soft accompaniment, which has been orchestrated with the necessary transparency and doubling, allows your soloist to concentrate on the sound and musicality.
This popular march was written for the film 'The Dam Busters' about the wartime exploits of the R.A.F.'s 617 squadron and their attempts to destroy the dams in Germany's industrial heartland using the 'bouncing bomb' a secret weapon invented by Barnes-Wallis. No secret weapons are required to perform this arrangement just a reasonably able orchestra! Saxophone parts are provided as alternatives …
Here's one of the most spectacular program number ever written! Only the talents of Warren Barker could produce this rhapsodic medley of Sousa's favorite marches ending with a version of The Stars And Stripes Forever that's sure to bring down the house.
