If you enjoyed listening to this extact, you can buy the complete CD recording on our website : WORLD CLASS MARCHES of the Salvation Army Volume 1 The Black Dyke Band conducted by Dr.Nicholas Childs.
When the New York Staff Band toured England in 1960 they featured much new music written for them by Erik Leidzen, including this march. The trio section is in the unusual key (brass band pitch) of Db major, a major third away from the opening key of F major, rather than the more predictable subdominant of Bb major. This presents a technical and mental challenge to the players but provides a particularly brilliant sonority when played in tune!
