Description

Composer: Randall Standridge
Format: Score and Parts
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Genre: March
Grade: 1.5
Raise the anchor and beware the shadows – Dead Man’s March sets sail on a ghostly adventure through the haunted caverns of Shadow Cove. This minor-mode concert march by Randall Standridge opens with a lonely snare drum solo as spectral pirates begin their eerie procession, gradually joined by the full ensemble. Following traditional march form, the piece features melodic moments for every section and a cinematic soundscape full of suspense and mystery. As the ghosts vanish into the mist, the snare solo returns to the piece with a haunting final beat. Perfect for Halloween concerts, festivals, or any performance that calls for a touch of the supernatural!