Marinarella - Julius Fucik

Julius Fucik (1872-1916) was born in Prague, Czech Republic. He studied under Antonin Dvork and at a young age played in military bands and later became bandmaster, a profession he practiced in various cities with many bands. In 1913 he settled in Berlin where he started his own music publishing house. As a composer Fucik is known for his light entertaining music however he also wrote chamber music, songs, choral works, a mass, a requiem and an unfinished opera. Many of his works have fallen into oblivion but many of his marches such as Einzug der Gladiatoren, Regimentskinder and Florentiner Marsch are still often played. With the concert overture Marinarella, Fucik takes us toan imaginary seaside resort on a beautiful spring day. Marinarella, a girl of the sea, accompanies us on our stroll. Leisurely walking couples on the boulevard, the murmur of the sea, fragments of a waltz melody from a caf and a concert band performing a promenade concert pass you by. A fantastic opening work for any concert.

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Mariners of Fortune - Mike Hannickel

Your band in black eye-patches, gaudy finger-rings and golden ear-hoops? With cutlasses in their teeth? Arrrrgh ! Maybe not, but they wouldn't look too out of place when they play MARINERS OF FORTUNE. Inspired by Sir Walter Scott's historical novel "THE PIRATE", this accessible Grade 2 "swashbuckler" works for concert and contest alike. Make a bold statement with your young band by programming the dramatic MARINERS OF FORTUNE!

Marins De Provence - Nikolaus Selnecker

Maritana

Maritana - William Vincent Wallace

Marjolaine - Robert Clerisse

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Mark of Triumph - Robert Sheldon

A magnificent contest overture combining sensitive scoring with memorable melodies. The opening fanfare and processional leads to an andante section featuring lyrical solo passages that are not technically demanding. A variation of the opening theme brings the band to a powerful and triumphant conclusion.

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Market Garden - Fred Vogels

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Markus-Passion - Jacob de Haan

Unlike most passion settings with choir, soloists and orchestra, this version of the Markus-Passion has been conceived for band, narrator and mezzo soprano and baritone (or alto). The lyrics from the Gospel According to Mark have been used in full, which makes this passion quite unique. If desired, the lyrics of the evangelist can be spoken in any language, to make the work more accessible to the audience. However, because of the rhythms involved, the sung parts should always be performed in German. This special work should be a truly overwhelming experience for your audience!

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Marlenium - Jean-Claude Kolly