Colditz March

From Wind Repertory Project
Robert Farnon

Robert Farnon (arr. Philip Sparke)


Subtitle: Theme from the BBC TV series Colditz.


General Info

Year: 1972 / 2014
Duration: c. 3:00
Difficulty: III (see Ratings for explanation)
Original Medium: Orchestra
Publisher: Hal Leonard
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $65.00   |   Score Only (print) - $7.50


Instrumentation

Full Score
C Piccolo/Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
E-flat Alto Clarinet
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone I-II
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet I-II-III
Horn in F I-II
Trombone I-II
Euphonium
Tuba
String Bass
Timpani
Percussion I-II-III, including:

  • Bass Drum
  • Bells
  • Crash Cymbals
  • Snare Drum
  • Suspended Cymbal


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

Acclaimed Canadian composer/arranger Robert Farnon penned this distinctive march theme for the 1970s BBC television drama Colditz, which told the story of prisoners held at Colditz Castle, Germany, during World War II. Philip Sparke's extended concert version is expertly scored for band.

- Program Note from publisher


Media


State Ratings

None discovered thus far.


Performances

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  • River Valley Wind Ensemble (Bradley, Ill.) (David Conrad, conductor) – 5 May 2019


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