March of the Buccaneers
General Info
Year: 2008
Duration: c. 3:00
Difficulty: II+ (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Grand Mesa Music
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $50.00; (digital) - $50.00 | Score Only (print) - $8.00
Instrumentation
Full Score
C Piccolo
Flute I-II
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone I-II
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet I-II
Horn in F
Trombone I-II
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion, including:
- Bass Drum
- Bells
- Chimes
- Crash Cymbals
- Snare Drum
- Triangle
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
This European-style march is ushered in by a quiet percussion feature followed by the sounds of a first strain flute/piccolo duet and a beautiful, low register clarinet-based trio.
- Program Note from publisher
For the Bailey Middle School Symphonic Band (Spring, Tx.)
- Program Note from score
Media
- Audio: Reference recording. Ensemble and conductor unknown
- Audio CD: Spring High School Wind Ensemble (Rick Ghinelli, conductor) - 2008
State Ratings
- California: SCSBOA Band Music List Grade II
Performances
To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project
- District 14 Middle School Honor Band – 12 January 2020
- Spring (Tx.) High School Wind Ensemble (Rick Ghinelli, conductor) – 19 December 2008 (2008 Midwest Clinic)
Works for Winds by This Composer
- Carol of the Bells (as arranger)
- Chopsticks?
- Kingsfold March (2010)
- March of the Buccaneers (2008)