Action Front

Hermann L. Blankenburg

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This title is a translation of the original German title, "Klar zum Gefecht."

General Info

Year: 1912 / 2003
Duration: c. 3:20
Difficulty: IV (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: RBC Publications
Cost: Score and Parts - $50.00 | Score Only - $7.50

Instrumentation

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Errata

None discovered thus far.

Program Notes

Klar zum Gefecht was published in 1912. The title was a naval term which was used in preparing for combat similar to “all hands on deck, man the guns, or action front.”

- Program Note from Heritage Encyclopedia of Band Music

This march was first published by Louis Oertel in Hanover as op. 62; by 1912 it had found its way across the channel to the English firm Hawkes & Son. The title was a military term which was used in preparation for combat. The German title translates to "Clear for Action"; the British Royal Navy equivalent is "Action Stations"; the Royal Artillery meaning is the same as the march title, Action Front.

- Program Note from Program Notes for Band

Media

Audio: Reference recording. Ensemble and conductor unknown

State Ratings

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Performances

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Texas A&M University (College Station) Wind Symphony (Timothy Rhea, conductor) - 12 February 2015 (2015 TMEA Conference, San Antonio)

Works for Winds by This Composer

Action Front (ed. Rhea) (1912/2003)
Action Front (arr Oliver)
Auf der Wacht March (arr. Gore)
Dedication to Victory (arr. Jurrens)
Der Adler Von Lille Marsch (arr. Gore)
Die Wachtparade Marsch (ed. Watson) (1989)
Ernst August March (arr. Watson)
Festjubel March (arr. Gore)
Flying Eagle March (arr. Gore)
The Gladiators' Farewell (1907)
Klar zum Gefecht (1912)
Klar zum Gefecht (tr. and ed. Oliver) (1912/2014)

Resources

Blankenburg, H.; Rhea, T. (2003). Action Front [score]. RBC Publications: San Antonio, Tex.
Heritage Encyclopedia of Band Music. "Hermann Blankenburg." Accessed 11 February 2015
Smith, Norman E. (2002). Program Notes for Band. Chicago: GIA Publications, pp. 72.