A brief history: Pentecost Monday was a special day for schools in Yorkshire (England). There were a variety of activities. The pupils of Sabine Baring-Gould would meet with the children of a nearby village. It seemed like a good idea that during the walk would be sung. But she could not find a suitable song and decided to write one by herself. 'Onward Christian Soldiers' was the result. It soon became very popular though she herself was not entirely satisfied with the rhyme scheme. The melody used (St. Gertrude) was by the famous English composer Sir Arthur S. Sullivan. Back to now: Gawan Roberts has given the hymn a proper update. He gave the still popularsong a solid rock beat and added daring harmonies. So it's popular for current generations again for years. Onward!

Par METZGER ADAM. This popular hit by the band of brothers, AJR, offers a unique and hypnotic medium rock feel. With a well crafted melody and distinctive style, this adapts beautifully for marching band. / Date parution : 2023-06-01/ Répertoire / Marching Band

‘Panem et Circenses’ Bread and Games were essential for keeping the citizens of ancient Rome in check. While the bread was meant for the poorest among the Romans the Games were Popular Pastime Number One for everybody.There were different kinds of games such as chariot races (especially popular with female spectators) or wild-beast fights where lions tigers bulls or bears were set on one another or even on human beings. Most popular however were the Gladiator fights. In ‘Bread and Games’ William Vean depicts one of the many fights in the antique Colosseum. 1. Entrance of the Gladiators: By powerful bugle-calls the attention of the peoplewas asked for after which the Gladiators entered the Arena at the sound of heroic marching-music.2.Swordfight: We can hear that the fights were not mere child’s play in this part.On the contrary they were a matter of life and death and were fought accordingly.3.Mercy of the Emperor: Sometimes a wounded gladiator could be fortunate depending on the mercy of the audience. Waving one’s handkerchief meant mercy a turned-down thumb meant no pardon. The Emperor had the right to take the final decision but he usually complied with the wish of the majority of the public. 4.Lap of Honour: Gladiators were mainly selected among slaves convicted criminals or prisoners of war. Consequently winning was very important as it would mean fame honour and sometimes even wealth. A lap of honour therefore was the winner’s due reward.

Although composed by Stevie Wonder Jays arrangement is based on the version popularized by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Aggressive stylization and propelling tempo render this arrangement a choice opener or production. Scored for small bands withreduced instrumentation.

This hit from the popular band OneRepublic adapts perfectly for marching/pep in this powerful arrangement by Matt Conaway. Theres a wide range of dynamics melody for the low brass and a hard-hitting chorus for the full band. (Includes optional cutfor shorter version).

Your band will be the focal point of everyone's attention in this (parade) march. A simple but rewarding march suitable for many occasions. Johan de Corff is fully conversant as far as writing marches is concerned and with 'Centre' he has added another prime specimen to this eternally popular musical style. 'Centre' is published in marching-card size.

Marching Band-From Disney's popular High School Musical here is the show-stopping production number that actually features a marching drum line. This is sure to be a hit particularly with the young fans in the crowd!

Featuring a driving pulse powerful percussion and dramatic impact points Richard has effectively adapted his popular concert band work for the marching field. Celebrating the exhilaration of flying this stunning opener is a great way to start a show.