Sons of Veterans March: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$55.00 USD

Sons of Veterans March: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Sons of Veterans March: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 36-10100467
Price: 55.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By Karl King / arr. Gene Milford

Grade: 3

Item: 36-10100467

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Although best known for his circus and university marches, King also composed regimental style marches. This classic, composed while he was playing baritone horn in the Thayer Military Band in Canton, Ohio, contains a trumpet and drum section in the trio and builds to a dramatic conclusion. This is excellent music for any program, but especially for a patriotic or military tribute.

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Series: LudwigMasters Concert Band

Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.

Page Count: 166

ISBN10: 1-57-891835-9

ISBN13: 978-1-57-891835-5

UPC: 746241291875

SKU: 36-10100467

Instrumentation: Concert Band

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About the Composer: Karl King

Karl King (1891-1971) was an American composer and bandmaster whose prolific output shaped the American march tradition. While he gained fame for his circus marches and university fight songs, King's compositional range extended far beyond these popular forms; his regimental marches reveal a deeper understanding of military band writing and ceremonial music. His work as a performer (he played baritone horn professionally) informed his orchestrations and his keen sense of what sounds brilliant on the concert band stage.

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Why we love this

This march delivers authentic military character without sacrificing musicality or accessibility. The trio's trumpet and drum section creates a natural focal point that engages audiences and soloists alike, while the dramatic final section gives your band a satisfying moment of full ensemble power. It's the kind of piece that plays well for both the musicians and the people listening.

What to expect

Sturdy and purposeful, with a brassy middle section that commands attention. The march unfolds with the steady confidence of a formal procession, then shifts into a brilliant finale that feels earned rather than sudden.

Who it's for

Concert bands at the Grade 3 level, especially those seeking music with genuine military heritage and audience appeal. Directors programming patriotic, military tribute, or ceremonial concerts will find this piece both musically rewarding and contextually appropriate.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the trumpet section prominently in the trio without letting it overshadow the countermelody voices; this trio is written for clarity, not volume alone.
Shape the march's fundamental pulse with precision in the percussion section; crisp snare and bass drum attacks define the character throughout.
Build the final section's intensity gradually by adding dynamic layers rather than jumping to full volume immediately; let the arrangement do the work of building drama.
Allow the baritone and tuba voices their moment in the regimental passages; they anchor the harmonic foundation that makes the march sound full and grounded.

How to use it

Place this as a centerpiece in a military tribute concert or patriotic program, where its authentic regimental style and dramatic conclusion can anchor the first half. It also works well as a strong closer for a concert featuring marches of different styles, since the finale leaves listeners with a sense of culmination.