Prokofiev wrote many many marches, in various guises – from orchestral, band, chamber and solo instrumental works
Sergei Prokofiev (April 1891 – March 1953) was a Russian composer, pianist, and conductor who worked in the Soviet Union. As the creator of acknowledged masterpieces across numerous music genres, he is regarded as one of the major composers of the 20th century. His works include such widely heard pieces as the March from “The Love for Three Oranges”, the suite “Lieutenant Kijé”, the ballet “Romeo and Juliet” from which "Dance of the Knights" is taken and “Peter and the Wol”f. Of the established forms and genres in which he worked, he created seven completed operas, seven symphonies, eight ballets, five piano concertos, two violin concertos, a cello concerto and nine completed piano sonatas. Prokofiev wrote many many marches, in various guises – from orchestral, band, chamber and solo instrumental works. While all display the characteristic left-right-left-right, they all vividly contrast each other in character – militaristic, funereal, comedic, balletic, eccentric etc and are a fabulous resource to work with when researching new material to arrange for brass ensemble.
No 1 March from the Opera “The Love of Three Oranges”
No 2 March from Ten Pieces (for Piano) Opus 22, No 1.
No 3 March Opus 99, originally for Soviet Military Band
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Jock McKenzie studied trumpet at the Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester where he was a joint recipient of the college’s concerto prize. Since 1987 Jock has based his musical career in Hampshire, working as a freelance trumpeter, conductor, composer, arranger and brass teacher. Currently Jock holds the position of Professional Leader (Brass) for Hampshire Music Service and is the Director of the Hampshire County Youth Band. It is the mix of all of these musical roles that has led to Jock establishing a reputation as a leading creator of brass music resources, particularly in the field of education and brass ensemble music.
