This edition of Brass, Reeds, and Percussion opens with a march that I recently heard played for the Arcadia, California, Band Review. Apparently, as part of the requirements for participating in this parade marching contest, traditional marches must be performed. So this edition opens with one of the great American marches: "Emblem of Unity" by John Joseph Richards, a Welsh born composer who grew up in Kansas. He started playing alto horn and cornet at age 10, but was the director of a circus band by age 19. In addition to conducting the Norton-Jones Circus Band, he also conducted the Barnum and Bailey Circus Band and the Ringling Brothers Circus Band before the two circuses merged.
Arcadia High School Band marching in the 2023 Arcadia Band Review.
The U.S. Navy Band will be performing in Huntsville on Tuesday, February 13, at 7 p.m. at the Huntsville High School auditorium. To attend, you must have a ticket, but tickets are free. Order your free tickets.
- Emblem of Unity
Composer: J. J. Richards (1878-1956)
Performer: Univ. of Kansas Symphonic Band
Album: Music of J. J. Richards
- Sextet 4 in E-flat Major: Andante--Allegro Molto
Composer: Franciszek Lessel (1780-1838)
Performer: Consortium Classicum
Album: Wind Sextets
- Sextet 4 in E-flat Major: Siciliano Gratioso
Composer: Franciszek Lessel (1780-1838)
Performer: Consortium Classicum
Album: Wind Sextets
- Sextet 4 in E-flat Major: Polonois
Composer: Franciszek Lessel (1780-1838)
Performer: Consortium Classicum
Album: Wind Sextets
- Sextet 4 in E-flat Major: Adagio
Composer: Franciszek Lessel (1780-1838)
Performer: Consortium Classicum
Album: Wind Sextets
- Sextet 4 in E-flat Major: Menuetto Allegro
Composer: Franciszek Lessel (1780-1838)
Performer: Consortium Classicum
Album: Wind Sextets
- Sextet 4 in E-flat Major: Rondo Allegro
Composer: Franciszek Lessel (1780-1838)
Performer: Consortium Classicum
Album: Wind Sextets
- Sarajevo
Composer: Guillero Lago (1960- )
Performer: Signum Saxophone Quartet
Album: Echohes
- Appalachian Overture (1983)
Composer: James Barnes (1949- )
Performer: Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra
Album: Overtures 2
- Money, Money, Money
Composer: Benny Andersson (1946- ) & Bjorn Ulvaeus (1945- )
Performer: Philharmonic Wind Orchestra
Album: Movie and Light Music Highlights
- Gonna Fly Now (a.k.a. Theme from "Rocky")
Composer: Bill Conti (1942- )
Performer: Philharmonic Wind Orchestra
Album: Movie and Light Music Highlights
- I've Got a Gal In Kalamazoo
Composer: Mack Gordon (lyrics, 1904-1959) & Harry Warren (music, 1893-1981)
Performer: BBC Big Band Orchestra
Album: Best of the Big Bands, Vol. 1
