Parade March No. 1 - Richard Strauss

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Parade Mars

Parade Marsch fr Kavallerie - Richard Strauss

Parade Militaire - Jules Massenet

As a gifted young composer, Jules Massenet (1842-1912) wrote several operas that were never produced or printed; but at the age of 25, he enjoyed his first opera production in Paris. Following that success he became a popular and successful part of the Paris music scene. In 1878, he was appointed professor of advanced composition at the conservatory, and it was while he held this position that he composed his Parade Militaire for orchestra. This lively tune is full of life, energy and subtleties, with great style and elegance, and some sudden dynamic surprises.

Parade of Sails - Harm Evers

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Parade Of The Charioteers - Miklos Rozsa

Parade of the Clockwork Soldiers - Philip Sparke

This piece was inspired by the composer watching his young son, Benny, playing 'soldiers' with his collection of teddy bears - how appropriate!But it made him think of the many character pieces which take the form of a 'toy march', the most notable examples being by Haydn, Tchaikovsky and Leon Jessel. Parade of the Clockwork Soldiers is in the form of a 'patrol' (starting and ending quietly with a louder middle) and aims to represent a band marching past the listener. In fact, where the hall layout permits it, it could be possible to add a little choreography to the piece, starting and ending with only a few instruments on stage.

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Parade of the Jesters - Brian Balmages

Perfect for getting away from the usual march sound without excluding one from your program, this creative work adds several interesting twists to the familiar formula. Written primarily in the lydian mode, the piece opens with a soft and playful dance-like melody. A strong trio and surprise ending compliment this exciting composition. An ideal festival work.

Parade of the Mummies - Robert Buckley

Parade of the Mummies is a whimsical and lively composition that invites listeners on a fantastical procession of ancient mummies coming to life and parading through the streets! Packed with plenty of variety, creepy effects, and sinister frame, this is a fun choice for any occasion, but especially for Halloween! Dur: ca. 2:30

Parade Of The Unicorns - Robert E. Foster

A descriptive, programmatic work, which has already been successful with players and audiences, this selection will be a popular addition to the young band repertoire.