The Rifle Regiment March: Concert Band, Score and Parts

$60.00 USD

The Rifle Regiment March: Concert Band, Score and Parts

Name: The Rifle Regiment March: Concert Band, Score and Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 36-10100215
Price: 60.00 USD
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By John Philip Sousa, ed. Frederick Fennell

Grade: 3

Item: 36-10100215

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While John Philip Sousa was not entirely limited to formulaic marches (in this march, for example, the introduction is an unusual twenty measures long), he did believe that marches should be paced at three minutes. That construct is followed in this example. With no unusual technical demands and explicit editing and performance notes offered by Frederick Fennell, this is a worthy piece for any band concert.

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Series: Fennell Editions - LudwigMasters

Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.

ISBN10: 1-57-134880-8

ISBN13: 978-1-57-134880-7

UPC: 660355044410

SKU: 36-10100215

Instrumentation: Concert Band

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About the Composer: John Philip Sousa

John Philip Sousa (1854-1932) shaped American band music more than any composer before or since. As conductor of the U.S. Marine Band and later his own ensemble, he established the concert band as a serious performance medium while creating a catalog of marches that remain standard repertoire. His compositions balance accessibility with craft, making them invaluable for teaching fundamental concepts of form, orchestration, and ensemble balance.

Sousa's philosophy extended beyond notes on a page. He was deliberate about tempo, dynamics, and pacing, believing that marches should serve specific functions in concert life. His insistence on three-minute duration and clear architectural design makes his work an excellent model for understanding how constraints can inspire rather than limit musical invention.

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Why we love this

Fennell's editing transforms a standard march into a pedagogical resource. His detailed performance notes demystify Sousa's intentions while the twenty-measure introduction gives students something genuinely interesting to work with rather than the typical eight-measure setup. Grade 3 bands get to play authentic Sousa without technical complications getting in the way of musicality.

What to expect

Sturdy and purposeful. The extended introduction builds anticipation before releasing into the march's characteristic forward stride. There's no pretense here, just solid band writing that sounds complete and confident.

Who it's for

Grade 3 concert bands looking for repertoire that teaches marching form and ensemble discipline without technical demands that derail musicmaking. Directors programming concerts where a confident, approachable march serves as an anchor work.

How to get the most out of it

Observe the extended introduction as an opportunity to establish ensemble cohesion and intonation before the melodic material arrives; Fennell's notes here are essential reading.
Maintain strict tempo discipline throughout the three-minute arc; the march form relies on consistency to create forward momentum rather than interpretive flexibility.
Balance the characteristic Sousa orchestration by ensuring the lower voices carry the harmonic foundation without overshadowing the melody line.
Use the score's editorial markings as a starting point for your own conducting gestures; Fennell's suggestions clarify articulation and phrasing without prescribing a single approach.

How to use it

Pair this with a contrasting lyrical work to create programming balance, or use it as the closing number on a concert where momentum and audience connection matter. Its modest technical requirements make it ideal early in the rehearsal season when fundamentals still need attention.