LudwigMasters Concert Band

Karl King wrote more than marches. He embraced the music of his day and incorporated it into his own writing. This delightful rag is dedicated to his friend Charles Rozell, ragtime drummer.

The result of a commission from the St. Edward High School Band (Lakewood, OH) for their performance at Severance Hall, Of Dreams and Destiny by Clarence Barber speaks to the dreams of students for th...

This lovely lullaby is the perfect vehicle to teach musicianship skills such as listening, balance, blend, and intonation. Its beauty captivates audiences as well, making it a worthy addition to your...

Young players enjoy playing in minor keys because they are often filled with excitement and drama. This melodic new work capitalizes on that fondness for minor keys and has all the energy and drama th...

Evoking "jog trot" images and moving steadily from beginning to end, this wonderful tune is classic Grainger. This arrangement of the Joseph Kreines edition of Mock Morris for flexible instrumentation...

For trumpet or flute quartet and band, Cascading Trumpets by Albert O. Davis is a bright, shimmering cascade of excitement. Scored to allow either ensemble to be heard well, both band and ensemble par...

A Ragtime-style trombone feature, Mournful Maggie is Karl King's only published trombone novelty (1923). It was composed prior to June 19, 1922, as it was performed at a concert in Council Bluffs, IA...

A Ragtime-style trombone feature, Mournful Maggie is Karl King's only published trombone novelty (1923). It was composed prior to June 19, 1922, as it was performed at a concert in Council Bluffs, IA...

Step right up to "Old Circus Band March," a lively circus march composed by Frederick Alton Jewell and edited for contemporary band by John Boyd. This piece captures the spirit of a vintage circus par...

Columbian is one of King's great mid-level marches. Composed early in his career, it is brimming with all of the characteristics which have made his marches favorites with bands for almost a century:...

Gene Milford has once again delivered a solid edition of a Karl King March. Written in 1911 for a close friend, Imperial March is one of a number of marches published by Agnew under King's own name, i...

Step right up to "Old Circus Band March," a lively circus march composed by Frederick Alton Jewell and edited for contemporary band by John Boyd. This piece captures the spirit of a vintage circus par...

What's a band concert without a good, rousing march' The parts to this 1925 march were lost and only the original piano reduction remained. David Westfall scored from this reduction to give bands ever...

NORAD Defenders is a concert march disguised as a field march. It shows clever use of silence and a quirky use of harmonic progression. If you're looking for a march that's just a little different, he...

It just seems a concert isn't complete without a rousing march. Rifle Rangers is just the ticket. Gene Milford has adapted the instrumentation to the modern concert band and Karl King has provided the...

Another stellar march from one of the masters of the genre, The Huntress has all of the great melodies, countermelodies, and bold brassiness that made Karl King so popular. Gene Milford has skillfully...

This fine march was written to honor the humanitarian work of the Red Cross during World War I. A stellar example of the American march tradition, it shows why the composer is considered one of Pittsb...

A true lost treasure from the acknowledged master of the march style. Here is a real opportunity to bring to light a terrific march that's not well known now but sure to be a hit. With all the musical...

An excellent 6/8 march from one of America's finest march composers will be a welcome addition to any program. This is in terrific band keys, has conservative ranges in most parts (goes to G in euphon...

Homestretch Galop arranged by Gene Milford can be a march or a galop. It all depends on the tempo your group can handle and what your musicality tells you. It's another magnificent work from the pen o...

A fine original march in the style of the masters, Glorious Light by Gene Milford is a tuneful foot-tapper. There are a few harmonic surprises to keep your group on its toes, so to speak. This is perf...

A fine original march in the style of the masters, Glorious Light by Gene Milford is a tuneful foot-tapper. There are a few harmonic surprises to keep your group on its toes, so to speak. This is perf...

Like many small towns in America, Wooster, Ohio, sported a community band that performed at most civic events. Marches were, and are, a favorite form for these bands and their appetite for new and int...

If you're looking for a march that's just a little different, here it is! A concert march disguised as a field march, it shows clever use of silence and a quirky use of harmonic progression that is qu...