Imperial March: Concert Band, Full Ensemble Works Conductor Score & Parts

$75.00 USD

Imperial March: Concert Band, Full Ensemble Works Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Imperial March: Concert Band, Full Ensemble Works Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 36-10100568
Price: 75.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By Karl King / arr. Gene Milford

Grade: 3

Item: 36-10100568

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Gene Milford has once again delivered a solid edition of a Karl King March. Written in 1911 for a close friend, Imperial March is one of a number of marches published by Agnew under King's own name, instead of the pseudonym Carl Lawrence. Your band will love this!

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Series: LudwigMasters Concert Band

Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.

ISBN10: 1-57-134348-2

ISBN13: 978-1-57-134348-2

UPC: 735816457723

SKU: 36-10100568

Instrumentation: Concert Band

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About the Composer: Karl King

Karl King (1891-1971) was one of America's most prolific march composers, creating over 300 works during his lifetime. His marches combined memorable melodies with solid harmonic writing and straightforward orchestration that made them accessible to community bands and high school ensembles across the country. King's output was so substantial that early in his career he published many works under the pseudonym Carl Lawrence to avoid market saturation under his own name.

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Why we love this

Gene Milford's edition rescues a genuine King march from the pseudonym archives, giving conductors access to repertoire that sits perfectly in the Grade 3 sweet spot: not too demanding, but with real musical substance. The piece carries the hallmark King march characteristics that audiences recognize instantly and musicians enjoy playing.

What to expect

Imperial March radiates the confident stride of early 20th-century American concert band tradition. It moves with military precision yet retains the melodic warmth that made King's marches beloved in small towns and university halls alike.

Who it's for

This is ideal for concert bands at the Grade 3 level seeking a march with genuine historical pedigree and immediate audience appeal. Directors preparing festival programs, concert openers, or patriotic programming will find a reliable, well-crafted work that engages both musicians and listeners.

How to get the most out of it

Maintain a crisp, forward tempo throughout; King marches thrive on rhythmic momentum rather than lyrical indulgence.
Balance the melody line so it projects clearly over the accompaniment, especially in the reeds and brass.
Ensure the percussion section locks together cleanly on the march rhythm; precise articulation in the snare drum anchors the whole ensemble.
Shape the softer dynamic passages with the same energy as the forte sections; the character remains martial even at lower volumes.

How to use it

Open a concert with this march to establish energy and focus, or place it strategically in the middle of a program to reset audience attention. It pairs naturally with other light concert fare or can anchor a patriotic program alongside period-appropriate selections.