Sportsmarch
Music by John Cacavas
Grade: 2 (Medium Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0000536
$48.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
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| Sportsmarch: Score | $6.00 | |
| Sportsmarch: Flute | $3.00 | |
| Sportsmarch: Oboe | $3.00 | |
| Sportsmarch: Bassoon | $3.00 | |
| Sportsmarch: 1st B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Sportsmarch: 2nd B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Sportsmarch: E-flat Alto Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Sportsmarch: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Sportsmarch: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Sportsmarch: 2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Sportsmarch: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Sportsmarch: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Sportsmarch: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Sportsmarch: 2nd B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Sportsmarch: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| Sportsmarch: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Sportsmarch: 2nd Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Sportsmarch: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| Sportsmarch: Baritone B.C. | $3.00 | |
| Sportsmarch: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| Sportsmarch: Bells | $3.00 | |
| Sportsmarch: 1st Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Sportsmarch: Timpani | $3.00 |
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Description
Sportsmarch captures the excitement and energy that pervade all sporting events. The expert scoring makes it very playable by all bands, even those with limited instrumentation. Players and audiences alike are certain to enjoy this energetic work.
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Additional Details
Series:
Young Symphonic
Publisher:
Alfred Music
SKU:
00-PK-0000536
More about this title
About the Composer: John Cacavas
John Cacavas brings decades of professional scoring experience to his concert band writing. His work in television and film—over 400 TV shows, 50 made-for-TV movies, and 15 feature films—has shaped his instinct for creating music that engages both players and audiences immediately.
A composition and theory graduate from Northwestern University, Cacavas served as an arranger with the United States Army Band before establishing himself as a prolific composer and arranger for orchestras internationally. His published books on orchestration and music arranging reflect his deep commitment to the craft and to educating musicians.
Why we love this
Cacavas writes for the ensemble you actually have. Sportsmarch delivers that infectious, crowd-pleasing energy without demanding a fully staffed instrumentation, making it accessible for developing bands while sounding genuinely polished and professional. The scoring intelligence here comes from someone who understands how to balance parts so everyone contributes meaningfully.
What to expect
Sportsmarch pulses with the adrenaline and celebratory spirit of game day. Bright and forward-moving, it captures the crowd energy and pageantry of sporting events in music that's straightforward to execute but never sounds simplistic.
Who it's for
Grade 2 bands building confidence and musicality will find Sportsmarch immediately rewarding. Directors working with ensembles of varying size or instrumentation can program this without scrambling to find substitutions, and students get to experience the satisfaction of playing something that sounds genuinely exciting.
How to get the most out of it
- Keep the energy consistent throughout. This march thrives on momentum, so maintain steady tempos and avoid dragging into slower sections.
- Balance the melodic material across your sections. The expert scoring distributes the themes, so make sure secondary instruments project their counter-lines without overpowering the primary melody.
- Bring clarity to the rhythmic foundation. With playability in mind, Cacavas keeps rhythmic patterns straightforward, so clean articulation and precision in the percussion section will let the march's excitement shine.
How to use it
Use this early in your concert to set an upbeat tone and establish momentum with your audience. It pairs naturally with other accessible band pieces and is ideal for pep rallies, athletic events, or any program where you want music that connects immediately with listeners of all musical backgrounds.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining steady tempo and ensemble cohesion in march form
- Balanced melodic and harmonic ensemble playing
- Articulation clarity and rhythmic precision with limited complexity
- Reading and performing accessible concert band literature with confidence