Opening with a velvet chorale played by the brass and enlarged upon by adding the woodwinds, it is accompanied by the subtle rhythms of the percussion. The theme of the allegro section is assisted by

This edition represents research combining early editions of the march and historically informed Sousa performance practices. The editor has examined first editions of the march, performance notes of former

The joy the composer experienced while writing this very creative work comes shining through in many guises as the work unfolds. A meditation on the creative process, it progresses through four major

An early composition which was premiered by the Tr-State Honors Band in Enid, Oklahoma. The opening statement is slow and measured and sets the stage nicely for the rhythmic development section. The mixed