John Philip Sousa

The Washington Post is a patriotic march. It was composed by John Philip Sousa in 1889. Since then it has remained as one of his most popular marches throughout the United States and many countries abroad.Arranged here for wind sextet by Mark Goddard. 2 Bb clarinets 2 bassoons 2 horns.Grade: 5

Arrangeur: Stephen Roberts. Par SOUSA JOHN PHILIP. / Répertoire / Brass Quintette

Score and Parts-Best known for his military marches John Philip Sousa was an American composer and conductor of the late Romantic era. Sousa's most famous marches include 'The Liberty Bell' 'The Thunderer' 'The WashingtonPost' 'Semper Fidelis' (Official March of the United States Marine Corps) and 'The Stars and Stripes Forever' (National March of the United States of America).The Northern Pines march was composed in 1931and is scored for Concert Band. Named for the tall and beautiful pine trees that blanket the National Music Camp at Interlochen in northern Michigan Sousa dedicated the march to the students who came to the camp and toDr Joseph Maddy its founder. Sousa was the guest conductor of the assembled student band for the première.This G. Schirmer edition features a full score full-sized parts and updated instrumentation.

Cette marche classique et raffinée du grand compositeur américain John Philip Sousa est la seule de son genre qui commence par une mesure en 6/8 pour passer ensuite à une partie en 2/4. Jay Bocook a adapté cette passionnante marche pour ensemble dejeunes (ou moins jeunes !).

In his years with the University of Michigan band Dr. Revelli used this edition of The Free Lance to thrill audiences the world over. It retains the dignity and grandeur of the original but adds that special 'Revelli touch'that will make this great march a new classic.