Marche Militaire: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$52.00 USD

Marche Militaire: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Marche Militaire: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-36693
Price: 52.00 USD
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By Franz Schubert / adapted and arr. L. C. Harnsberger

Grade: 2 (Medium Easy)

Item: 00-36693

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One of the most familiar and popular marches ever written is Franz Schubert's Military March No. 1. Schubert (1797--1828) was one of the most prolific composers of all time, having written symphonies, chamber music, piano works, and over 600 songs, yet he only lived to the age of 32. The march was originally written for piano four-hands, however, this arrangement for young band sounds as if it was first written for military band. Woodwinds, brass, and percussion all shine with fun and interesting parts that work well together. This arrangement is perfect for an opener or closer to any concert.

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Series: Young Symphonic

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 126

UPC: 038081415284

SKU: 00-36693

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About the Composer: Franz Schubert

Franz Schubert (1797–1828) composed with extraordinary speed and depth despite his short life, creating nine symphonies, 15 string quartets, numerous piano sonatas, and over 600 songs that would influence composers for generations. His gift for melody and harmonic innovation shaped the transition from Classical to Romantic music, and his works remain central to the concert repertoire across all genres and levels.

Schubert's marches were written for many occasions and ensembles. Though originally conceived for piano four-hands, his marches translate beautifully to band and orchestral settings, capturing the ceremonial dignity and rhythmic propulsion that made military music so popular during his lifetime.

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Why we love this

This arrangement captures everything that makes Schubert's melody writing irresistible while giving every section of your band genuine material to play. Harnsberger's voicing respects the original's architecture yet distributes the interest across woodwinds, brass, and percussion so that no one is sidelined. It's a march that feels substantial without being taxing, leaving room for musical shapings rather than survival mode.

What to expect

A confident, processional stride with sparkling orchestral color. The melody is singable and direct, unfolding with the buoyant confidence of a 19th-century military tradition, while the accompaniment shifts the listener's attention generously across the ensemble. It lands somewhere between ceremonial dignity and festive charm.

Who it's for

Young concert bands at the Grade 2 level who are ready for a march that sounds polished and complete without excessive technical demands. This works equally well for developing bands wanting a accessible opener and for more advanced groups exploring the literature of a major classical composer.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the opening woodwind statement with transparent phrasing; this melody deserves clarity over volume, especially in the exposed early measures.
Anchor the march's forward motion in the percussion section without letting rhythm section parts overwhelm the main themes as they develop.
Shape the dynamic contours deliberately rather than playing full volume whenever the full band is scored; Schubert's marches gain energy through growth, not flatness.
Attend to blend within each choir (especially clarinets and horns in harmony) so the transition between solo and tutti passages lands with clean architecture.

How to use it

Open a concert with this to set a bright, classical tone before moving into larger works, or close with it for a familiar, crowd-pleasing send-off. It also pairs well in a program built around 19th-century repertoire or classical masterworks arranged for modern band.