Ten Marches in Two Minutes: Score
Arranged by Timothy Loest
Grade: 1
Item: 98-DB1677S
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Description
Here's a masterful medley of memorable marches to the power of ten! Ten Marches in Two Minutes, the long-awaited sequel to Ten Masters in Two Minutes, includes famous works by seven beloved composers. Your audience will enjoy favorites such as You're a Grand Old Flag, Billboard March, Anchors Aweigh, and The Stars and Stripes Forever! Drum major, roll off please!
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Series:
FJH Beginning Band
Publisher:
The FJH Music Company, Inc.
SKU:
98-DB1677S
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About the Arranger: Timothy Loest
Timothy Loest brings three decades of classroom experience to his work as a composer and arranger for young ensembles. His pieces have reached audiences across the country and beyond, from Chicago's Millennium Park to national television broadcasts including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Good Morning America. In 2017, he received the Illinois Grade School Music Association's highest honor, the Cloyd Myers Memorial Award for Excellence in Music Education.
Loest's catalog spans multiple publishers and includes foundational pedagogical resources such as Measures of Success, Warm-ups and Beyond, and Rhythms and Beyond. He founded Fanfare Music Press in 2022 to produce high-quality compositions and arrangements for band. A graduate of Illinois State University and Northwestern University, Loest holds membership in ASCAP and continues to accept commissions for ensemble music.
Why we love this
This medley captures seven classic marches in an arrangement that respects the integrity of each tune while maintaining forward momentum and genuine musical interest throughout. Loest writes for young bands with an ear for what works in the rehearsal room: the instrumentation is transparent, the transitions flow naturally, and every section gets moments that matter. Grade 1 scoring delivers this with sophistication rather than oversimplification, so your students play real music, not watered-down versions.
What to expect
Patriotic, spirited, and unapologetically joyful. The familiar melodies land with warmth and nostalgia while the lean orchestration keeps the music moving forward with clear articulation and forward momentum.
Who it's for
Beginning concert bands at the Grade 1 level who want a crowd-pleasing performance piece with immediate recognition and genuine musical substance. This works equally well for established young ensembles seeking an opener or closer that energizes an audience.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melody across sections when moving between tunes. These famous themes expect clarity, so highlight whoever carries the tune while keeping inner voices crisp without covering the lead line.
- Mark your cut-offs cleanly at each transition. With ten marches in two minutes, precise ensemble releases between sections prevent the medley from feeling rushed or sloppy.
- Let your drums drive the character of each march. The percussion section shapes the rhythmic personality of every tune, so give your battery clear direction on style and articulation for each segment.
- Shape the dynamic arc across the full medley rather than playing each march at the same volume. Find natural peaks and valleys between selections to sustain listener engagement over the whole two minutes.
How to use it
Open a concert with this medley to grab audience attention immediately. The two-minute duration makes it ideal for filling programming time or leading into a thematic set. It also works beautifully as a celebratory closer if you want the audience to leave smiling.
Skills your students will build
- Melodic line clarity and balanced voice writing
- Stylistic consistency across multiple musical phrases
- Ensemble articulation and phrase shaping
- Marching form and transition technique
- Reading and executing cut-offs precisely