This march soon became the theme song used by the circus. October by eric whitacre an accomplished composer, conductor and clinician, eric whitacre is one of the bright stars in contemporary concert music. Thomas leslie has creatively repurposed this familiar march to suit an imaginary clown act. Print and download in pdf or midi barnum and baileys favorite. Art of sound music barnum and bailey s favorite bbbq050601 barnum and bailey s favorite, often referred to as the granddaddy of circus marches, was composed by karl king in 19. Barnum and baileys favorite, is often referred to as the granddaddy of circus marches. It and its predecessor shows ran from 1871 to 2017. This march has the power to conjure up the whole magnificent scene of the old tent circus all the aromas, all the sounds, all the sights, and, of course, the circus band. Any other use is not authorized or implied by the u. March lavalle, paul march barnum and baileys favorite king, karl l. Heres a thought call up cl barnhouse and purchase the following books. King 21 february 1891 march 1971 was a united states march music bandmaster and composer. Here is a recording that makes a good example of playing a piece that you find on many audition lists. Alford the gallant seventh, john philip sousa in storm and sunshine, john c.
This is one of the most famous circus marches ever written, to the point that it is almost iconic. Unquestionably karl kings masterpiece, barnum and baileys favorite march is now available in this wonderful new centennial edition arranged by andrew glover. Barnum and bailey s favorite march for symphonic band by karl l. This has become his most famous composition, being called the. Barnum and baileys favorite, dedicated to brill, became kings most famous march as well as the theme music of the circus. Print and download in pdf or midi barnum and bailey s favorite. Karl kings bestknown composition has to be barnum and baileys favorite.
United states navy band concertceremonial band trombone. The use of the word favorite in the title proved quite appropriate. Fully restored from the original 19 edition, and with carefully edited parts for modern band, your audience will thrill to the exciting sounds of the circus with this brilliant march. Sousabrionschissel barnhouse grade five title composer publisher amparito roca j. Probably the finest musical work ever written to celebrate the greatest show on earth is karl king s classic march. Art of sound music barnum and baileys favorite bbbe080703 instrumentation. Kings earliest known compositions date from 1909 with this, his most famous work, being composed in only his fifth year of composing. King edited by loras john schissel instrumentation 1 piccolo 6 flute 2 oboe 2 bassoon 1 e clarinet 4 b clarinet 1 4 b clarinet 2 4 b clarinet 3 1 e alto clarinet 2 b bass clarinet 1 e contraalto clarinet 1 b contrabass clarinet 1 b soprano saxophone. King wrote this march for the barnum and bailey circus band in 19, at the request of the director. Art of sound music barnum and baileys favorite bbbq050601 barnum and baileys favorite, often referred to as the granddaddy of circus marches, was composed by karl king in 19.
Jerry brubaker has carefully extracted the technical difficulties while keeping the most recognizable integrity of the work. Karl king united states army band, various artists barnum and baileys favorite not sousa vol. Feb 17, 2017 the president s own united states marine band performs karl king s march, barnum and bailey s favorite, recorded november 2000. October by eric whitacre an accomplished composer, conductor and clinician, eric whitacre is. Trumpets 1 in e flat trumpet 2 in b flat doubles piccolo trumpets 3 in b flat flugelhorn 2 horns 3 trombones euphonium tuba percussion snare drum, bass drum, crash cymbals this arrangement is part of our boulder brass signature series. Probably the finest musical work ever written to celebrate the greatest show on earth is karl kings classic march. This superb circus march is best played at a really lively tempo as fast as possible. Barnum and baileys favorite march karl king on vimeo. Carter march of the toys victor herbert on jersey shore arthur pryor second regiment, connecticut national guard david wallace reeves the joker mayhew lester lake. King barnum and baileys favorite the presidents own u. Barnum and baileys fractured favorite at stantons sheet music.
King was twentytwo at the time, and was preparing to join the band as a euphonium player. Sousa the stars and stripes forever the president s own u. This video is from our concert gala 2015 go west barnum and baileys march recorded live on 24012015 at centre culturel opderschmelz barnum and baileys favorite march karl king on vimeo join. The presidents own united states marine band performs karl kings march, barnum and baileys favorite, recorded november 2000. Home concert band series heritage of the march barnum and baileys favorite. King was performing with the barnum and bailey band in 19 under ned brill when brill asked him to write a special march. Karl kings music karl kings bestknown composition has to be barnum and baileys favorite.
Cupero northwind paris chambers robinsons grand entree karl king rolling thunder henry fillmore viking karl king woody vans karl king kunkel, pete. Sousa the stars and stripes forever the presidents own u. March king, no repeats barnum and baileys favorite mozart requiem k. Sheet music for barnum and baileys favorite by karl l. King edited by loras john schissel instrumentation 1 piccolo 6 flute 2 oboe 2 bassoon 1 e clarinet 4 b clarinet 1 4 b clarinet 2 4 b clarinet 3 1 e alto clarinet 2 b bass clarinet 1 e contraalto clarinet 1 b contrabass clarinet. Fucikfennell carl fischer inglesina the little english girl d. In memory of bud widmer march 20152016 barry manilow in concert manilow, barry lowden, robert w. The barnum and bailey circus band of 19 with ned brill, conductor. King barnum and baileys favorite the presidents own.
Shop and buy barnum and bailey s favorite march sheet music. King was asked by the bandmaster of the barnum and bailey circus ned brill to write a march for the circus. Baritone saxophone b cornet horn in f trombone euphonium tuba percussion snare drum, bass drum crash cymbals mf 092w quick marc div. Paris chambers colossus of columbia, russell alexander eagle squadron, kenneth j. Schissel has traveled throughout the united states, europe. March interpretation essay by william green loras john schissel has conducted the blossom festival band for over ten years, and also conducts the blossom festi val orchestra. King just before his death, this is an invaluable addition to any good band library. Barnum and baileys favorite march, the most famous of all circus marches, is consistently voted among the most popular and often performed works in the vast. Medley of its a miracle, weekend in new england, this ones for you, and could it be magic medley battle of the network superhits lavender, paul. Information presented on this site is considered public information and may be distributed or copied. Barnum and baileys favorite march sheet music plus. These are a pretty good introduction to the circus literature, and at 12 parts per book the cheapest way to acquire them.
The usaf heritage of america band s web site is provided as a public service by air combat command and the department of the air force. March of the belgian parachutists, pieter leemans 36. In 1914 he was appointed bandmaster of the sells flotobuffalo bill band, holding the post for two years. Barnum and baileys favorite is a circus march written by karl king for the circus of the same name in 19. King march book, troupers favorite, and alexander march book. The usaf heritage of america bands web site is provided as a public service by air combat command and the department of the air force.
He is best known as the composer of barnum and baileys favorite. The user assumes responsibility for obtaining appropriate licenses in conjunction with any further use of ed works. Instantly view and print karl king concert band sheet music online barnum and baileys favorite. King, barnum and baileys favorite please prepare entire excerpt, take upper. King s earliest known compositions date from 1909 with this, his most famous work, being composed in only his fifth year of composing. Composition of the march barnum and bailey s favorite, often referred to as the granddaddy of circus marches, was composed by karl king in 19 and was published through c. Karl king, barnum and baileys favorite, barnum and bailey. In addition to directing, he composed innovative music to match the exciting emotions and rhythms of circus acts, including his best known march, barnum and baileys.
Repertoire list for section trombone audition august 25, 2019 on excerpts marked with an asterisk, play second lower part during divisi. Kings greatest march is available in a full size concert arrangement. An important part of the heritage of american bands is the circus band, and this karl l. King wrote this march for the barnum and bailey circus band in 19, at the request of the. Heed national emblem, edwin eugene bagley old comrades, carl teike. Use coupon code spring20 at checkout to receive 20% off your order.
Hs band required list 20192020 indiana state school. Shop and buy barnum and baileys favorite march sheet music. The piece, not surprisingly, has a lively baritone part and, like. Barnum and bailey s favorite, is often referred to as the granddaddy of circus marches. Karl king s music karl king s bestknown composition has to be barnum and bailey s favorite. This is my arrangement of the barnum and bailey s favorite by karl l.
This rollicking circus march has a reputation of bein j. Rescored and published in concert size with the approval and consent of karl l. Digital sheet music view online and print ondemand. Audiences will thrill to the authentic sound of the circus. A b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z christmas. Barnum and baileys favorite ed schissel wind repertory project. Art of sound music barnum and bailey s favorite bbbe080703 instrumentation. Barnum and baileys fractured favorite at stantons sheet. To view barnum and baileys favorite click here availability available. This is my arrangement of the barnum and baileys favorite by karl l. King march is the granddaddy of all circus marches.
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