This march, written in 2007, was specially commissioned by Drs Robert and Nicholas Childs for the International Brass Band Summer School, held annually in Swansea. It is in the form of a standard British Army march and the composer acknowledges the invaluable help and advice of Major Graham Jones MBE, Director of Music, Regimental Band of Her Majesty’s Coldstream Guards. Duration c. 5.00
A march composed especially for the "TMP March Composition" where it reached within the top 5 of the voters and judging panel. The march starts with an introduction the percussion. Then follows a standard march format - Intro, Bass solo, Trio, and D.C al Fine.
A lively upbeat concert march from the pen of the ever-popular Philip Sparke. The Centurion follows the conventional British march format. It is not technically demanding, yet a successful performance will need skill and commitment from every player in the band. The Centurion will make an ideal opening piece for any indoor or outdoor concert and will be a popular item with both players and audiences alike.
This fantastic contest march was composed for the Alexander Brass Band from Stavanger, Norway, who wanted a brand new march to play when they took part in the world-renowned Whit Friday March Contest. In the march Philip Sparke has followed the traditional brass band contest march format and it is named as a tribute to Alexander the Great, rather than the Alexander brass band, who were actually named after their local pub!
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