Classic March Duo: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$45.00 USD

Classic March Duo: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Classic March Duo: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-33813
Price: 45.00 USD
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Music by Jeremiah Clarke and Franz Schubert / arr. John O'Reilly

Grade: 1 (Very Easy)

Item: 00-33813

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Two popular marches from the classical repertoire are paired together in this wonderful new arrangement. Jeremiah Clarke's (1674--1707) "Trumpet Voluntary" was originally written for organ and trumpet and is frequently heard as a processional at wedding ceremonies. Franz Schubert's (1797--1828) "Marche Militaire" was originally written as a piano duet but has been reset for various instrumental ensembles. This effective arrangement gives the young band student an opportunity to perform two of the most famous marches of all time. (Correlated to Accent on Achievement, Book 1, Page 30)

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Series: Accent on Achievement

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 118

UPC: 038081388922

SKU: 00-33813

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About the Composer: Jeremiah Clarke

Jeremiah Clarke (1674–1707) was an English Baroque composer and organist whose music exemplified the ornate, ceremonial style of the late 17th century. Though his output was modest and his life was brief, Clarke became known for works written for state occasions and church services, often featuring the trumpet as a prominent solo voice. His "Trumpet Voluntary" remains one of the most recognizable Baroque pieces in the concert band repertoire, earning its place through centuries of wedding processionals and formal ceremonies.

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Why we love this

Opening with a piece from the Baroque repertoire signals to young musicians that "classical" music spans centuries and styles. Clarke's straightforward melodic lines sit perfectly in a Grade 1 band, allowing the focus to remain on ensemble blend, phrasing, and the ceremonial character of the march without overwhelming technical demands.

What to expect

The "Trumpet Voluntary" opens with ceremonial dignity and stately grace, evoking the pageantry of royal processions. Pairing it with Schubert's robust "Marche Militaire" creates a program arc that moves from refined formality to confident, martial energy.

Who it's for

Grade 1 bands gaining confidence with standard concert repertoire and students encountering Baroque and Classical masterworks in arranged form. Directors looking for genuine repertoire classics rather than pedagogical fillers will value how this pairing gives young ensembles access to music with real historical weight.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the opening melody with gentle dynamic swells rather than staying flat; the "Trumpet Voluntary" inherently wants to breathe like a processional.
Balance the solo trumpet voice (or cornet in some band arrangements) so it leads without drowning out the harmonic foundation from lower voices.
Maintain a steady, processional tempo throughout; resist the urge to slow down at phrase endings, which can undermine the march's forward momentum.

How to use it

This arrangement works naturally as an opening concert selection, setting a sophisticated tone for a spring or fall concert. The two contrasting marches also serve as a program bridge between a show-opening number and more contemporary works.