Parade of the Clockwork Soldiers, Philip Sparke. Concert Band

Description
This piece was inspired by the composer watching his young son, Benny, playing soldiers with his collection of teddy bears - how appropriate! But it made him think of the many character pieces which take the form of a toy march, the most notable examples being by Haydn, Tchaikovsky and Leon Jessel. Parade of the Clockwork Soldiers is in the form of a patrol (starting and ending quietly with a louder middle) and aims to represent a band marching past the listener. In fact, where the hall layout permits it, it could be possible to add a little choreography to the piece, starting and ending with only a few instruments on stage.

Composer Philip Sparke
Product Format Score & Parts
Instrumentation Concert Band/Harmonie
Product Type Set
European Parts Incl. Yes
Series Debut Series (Anglo)
Grade of Difficulty 2
Band Grade of Difficulty Grade 2
Publisher Anglo Music Press
Genre Description Concert Piece
Year of Publication 2006
Definitive Duration 00:04:30
ISMN 9790570291656
Edition Number AMP 165
No. AMP 165-010