The Victor March: Concert Band, Score and Parts

$80.00 USD

The Victor March: Concert Band, Score and Parts

Name: The Victor March: Concert Band, Score and Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 36-50100047
Price: 80.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By Karl King, arr. Gene Milford

Grade: 3

Item: 36-50100047

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Here's a musical "home run" you won't want to miss! Karl King wrote many thrilling marches and this is one of his most popular. Carefully edited and updated, this classic can now be performed by modern bands and enjoyed by audiences everywhere. A real winner!

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Series: Concert Band - LudwigMasters

Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.

ISBN10: 1-57-134763-1

ISBN13: 978-1-57-134763-3

UPC: 660355011399

SKU: 36-50100047

Instrumentation: Concert Band

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About the Composer: Karl King

Karl King (1891, 1971) stands among America's most prolific march composers, a figure whose output rivaled John Philip Sousa in sheer volume and accessibility. A cornet soloist, conductor, and bandmaster for most of his life, King understood the practical needs of concert bands at every level; his marches became repertoire staples precisely because they balanced musical substance with performers' capabilities.

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Why we love this

King's marches work because they deliver genuine musical satisfaction without requiring virtuoso soloists or gymnastic section work. The Victor March sits squarely in that sweet spot where a Grade 3 band sounds polished and confident, the kind of piece that audiences recognize instantly as "real" concert music rather than educational material.

What to expect

Buoyant and straightforward, with the kind of melodic directness that sticks with audiences long after the final chord. The piece moves with purpose, never lingering, never rushing; it sounds like organized joy.

Who it's for

Grade 3 concert bands ready to program a march that demands musicianship without technical overreach. Directors looking for a proven crowd-pleaser that works equally well at contests, pops concerts, or festival showcases will find everything they need here.

How to get the most out of it

Keep the opening march crisp and articulate; clarity in the low brass foundation sells the energy of the piece from measure one.
Shape the melodic phrases with natural rubato in the trio section, resisting the urge to rush through the lyrical material.
Balance the counter-melodies in the woodwinds against the main themes so listeners follow the harmonic motion without losing track of the primary tune.
Use the recorded accompaniment to lock tempos in early rehearsals, then gradually remove it as the band's internal pulse solidifies.

How to use it

Open a concert with this as a tonal palate-cleanser between a heavier classical work and something contemporary, or use it as a closing number when you want the audience leaving in good spirits. It also pairs naturally with other King marches if you're building a thematic program around American march tradition.