I just noticed this topic and am a bit surprised nobody posted anything here.
One of my favourite marches is Pentagon March, written by Wally Ost, a good friend of mine in Minot, ND. Its scored for Brass Band though I imagine Wally would if he hasn't by now, arranged it for concert band as well. What's unusual about Pentagon March is its time signature as its in 5/4 time. If you don't think about the time signature too much, the march plays like another march. All the parts have its moments with the melodies and counter melodies. I played this march a number of times with the Brass Band of Minot and also the International Music Camp for the NABBA Brass Band Session. Dr. Paul Droste who was the conductor for the Brass Band Session said Pentagon March is the most difficult march to direct.
One of my favourite marches is Pentagon March, written by Wally Ost, a good friend of mine in Minot, ND. Its scored for Brass Band though I imagine Wally would if he hasn't by now, arranged it for concert band as well. What's unusual about Pentagon March is its time signature as its in 5/4 time. If you don't think about the time signature too much, the march plays like another march. All the parts have its moments with the melodies and counter melodies. I played this march a number of times with the Brass Band of Minot and also the International Music Camp for the NABBA Brass Band Session. Dr. Paul Droste who was the conductor for the Brass Band Session said Pentagon March is the most difficult march to direct.
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