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March Suggestions

Posted by SABD on 10/15/2025, 2:16 pm

I have a sub-nv that we will be taking to contest for the first time in a few years. I am having a hard time finding a march for them and would like some suggestions. I’d prefer to err on the side of caution so maybe something around a grade 1.5 or possibly 2.
For reference, the band is about 35 total. Trumpets are the strongest section, flutes, clarinets and trombones are weak.

Re: March Suggestions

Posted by Me on 10/16/2025, 8:01 am, in reply to "March Suggestions"

Look at any of the Johnnie Vinson concert marches. There's about a dozen or more that are all in different styles - and all are highly playable.

Re: March Suggestions

Posted by flutist on 10/15/2025, 4:21 pm, in reply to "March Suggestions"

Look at the New Bennett Band Book Marches. Filmore wrote them under the pen name Bennett, they are edited by Larry Clark.

also, Fortis march by Larry Clark is very approachable

Re: March Suggestions

Posted by OP on 10/16/2025, 9:05 am, in reply to "Re: March Suggestions"

I LOVE all the Bennett marches. I didnt realize there was a book. Thanks!

Re: March Suggestions

Posted by DesertJazz on 10/15/2025, 3:45 pm, in reply to "March Suggestions"

March of the Syncopated Penguins would fit the bill.

Re: March Suggestions

Posted by confusing on 10/15/2025, 3:44 pm, in reply to "March Suggestions"

A sub-nv what? 6A, 5A. 2C?

Re: March Suggestions

Posted by OP on 10/16/2025, 9:04 am, in reply to "Re: March Suggestions"

Sorry, sub nv 6A. But honestly, the level of player is not 6A level.