SKU: AP.36-50105073

ISBN 9781621561194. UPC: 659359520808. English.

There's never been another screamer quite like it! Fillmore's venerable warhorse has been given a thorough looking over by one of the foremost band conductors of our time. Drawing on his years of experience with the United States Air Force Band, Colonel Gabriel has meticulously edited this formidable march for the modern band. Rolling Thunder has long been an admired and often performed work in the symphonic band repertoire. Composed by (James) Henry Fillmore in 1916, this march was a favorite of conductor Merle Evans and the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus. The work is dedicated to Ed Hicker, who as far as the little documentation shows, was an actor and musician in the Cincinnati, Ohio area and who may have performed with Fillmore in the many pit orchestra engagements of his youth. Rolling Thunder is unique within the march oeuvre, in that its softest dynamic marking is forte! In later printings, Fillmore added the subtitle A Trombone Ace, perhaps a tip of the hat to his own instrument and that the trombones and other bass instruments are playing to the fore from beginning to end. Fillmore also indicates that the march should be played Furioso. So sit back, close your eyes and enjoy the exciting, death defying sounds of the circus as only Henry Fillmore (our Uncle Henry) can do.

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SKU: CL.012-3800-01

All the images of circus under the big top will come to life with this exciting march by the King of circus music! This thrilling and lively circus march is an excellent choice for any performance, and will please audiences and excite performers. Not nearly as difficult as most circus marches, The Center Ring is a great choice for an opening or closing selection for your next concert. Superb!

About Heritage of the March

Full-sized concert band editions of the greatest marches of all time. Each has been faithfully re-scored to accommodate modern instrumentation and incorporate performance practices of classic march style

SKU: CL.012-4703-01

This march classic from the golden age of band music will be a guaranteed hit with audiences and performers alike! The Squealer lives up to its name, and is a rare example of a rough-and-tumble circus march that’s within the technical reaches of most bands! An excellent teaching tool for 6/8 time, The Squealer will be a perfect choice for any concert, contest, or festival performance. Hit it!

About Heritage of the March

Full-sized concert band editions of the greatest marches of all time. Each has been faithfully re-scored to accommodate modern instrumentation and incorporate performance practices of classic march style

SKU: CL.012-4846-00

If you’ve been looking for a march challenge, this is it! Battle of the Winds is a classic circus screamer that wails from start to finish! Low brass and woodwinds get a workout from top to bottom, and the upper voices squeal in battle with the lower voices. Everyone will thrill to the gaudy fun of this vintage circus tune. Not for the faint of heart, and while it’s a technical workout, it’s well worth the effort. One of the most challenging and exciting marches you’ll ever hear!

About Heritage of the March

Full-sized concert band editions of the greatest marches of all time. Each has been faithfully re-scored to accommodate modern instrumentation and incorporate performance practices of classic march style