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This famous circus march has been a favorite of bands and audiences for years, and this well-crafted arrangement puts it easily within the reach of less experienced musicians. It will sound great with young players and provide a thrilling march addition to concert or contest programs. The solid and well-doubled scoring will sound impressive on any program and will provide the same feeling of excitement as the original.

This new original paso doble was commissioned by the Richmond Hill Middle School Band, Richmond Hill, Georgia.  It provides an opportunity for young bands to perform this popular traditional classic Spanish march style.  (Paso Doble literally means two-step.)  This is the music of the bull fight, and of the civic celebrations in the Spanish community, and is one of the classic types of marches that bands and their audiences have enjoyed for many generations.  While this work is in the style of the great professional bands of Spain, it is readily playable by young bands.

"March Grandioso," by the American composer/band leader Roland F. Seitz, is one of the most popular parade marches in America.  It was written in 1901, and is one of over 50 marches that Seitz wrote between 1897 and 1930.  The popular primary theme of the first half of this march is based on the fourteenth of Franz Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsodies.  This edition of the march for young bands is based on only the first half of the march.

Here is an easier but musically accurate edition of this classic Sousa march that bands of all levels can enjoy. Faithful in all other aspects, it's written in a lower key and with just two horn parts so it can be easily performed by younger, less mature players. An welcome user-friendly march edition that everyone will enjoy.

This noble concert march serves as a moving musical tribute to all teachers who have been important influences in people's lives. The thrilling work contains all the creative hallmarks of this popular composer. Stately and heroic, it provides a bold musical statement that will enhance any developing band performance.

This classic march was written on a train in 1902 and has been an extremely popular concert favorite ever since. John Philip Sousa once referred to it as one of the three most effective street marches ever written, and Frederick Fennell called the piece "as perfect as a march can be." It still remains one of the best-known marches today, and this exceptional setting for young bands will allow developing groups to perform it effectively with great success.

This lively and appealing march is one of the most widely recognized works of classical literature and one of the most popular concert marches. The catchy rhythms and stylish melody have made this a programming favorite for concert bands since it was first written. Arranged here to be playable by developing bands, this delightful work can now be appreciated and enjoyed by a new generation of musicians and their audiences.

This famous march has long been a showcase for upper-level bands, and now, with this carefully written arrangement, young groups can add this thrilling work to their concert programs. It contains all the excitement and flash of the original in a setting that is both accessible and entertaining. An outstanding selection for developing groups, honor bands and as a super encore curtain-closer.

Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls; "Hang on to your seats" with this new and exciting rendition of one of the greatest circus marches of all time! With this setting for young band, your ensemble will be able to take this well known classic from the "Big Top," and generate the same excitement as "The Greatest Show on Earth!" With limited ranges and simplified rhythms, your band will sound great and can really fly on the tempo! A crowd favorite that all audience members will recognize, Thunder and Blazes is sure to be a sure hit at your next concert!

This classic Norwegian march has been a programming favorite for generations. It has been arranged here for developing bands so an even wider range of groups can perform it. All the good-natured character and appealing musical qualities of this gem are retained in a very playable and stylish setting. As an added bonus, optional advanced parts for flute, clarinet, and trumpet are included should you have more accomplished players that you want to showcase. These parts can be used to inspire players or help groups with players of differing grade levels.