Old Comrades March Concert Band - Digital Sheet Music

Old Comrades March

Old Comrades March (Alte Kameraden Marsch) is one of the most famous and enduring military marches of the late 19th century. Composed in 1889 by Carl Teike, the march quickly became popular throughout Europe and remains a staple of military and concert band repertoire worldwide.Beyond its German origins, the march holds historical significance for Hungary as well. During the era of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy, military music circulated freely across the Empire, and marches such as Old Comrades were regularly performed by Hungarian regimental and garrison bands. As a result, the work became part of the shared Central European military music tradition that shaped Hungarian band culture at the turn of the 20th century.Musically, the march is characterized by a firm, confident pulse, clear formal structure, and memorable melodic writing. Its straightforward yet powerful character makes it suitable for ceremonial use, parades, and concert performances alike.Recommended for:ceremonial events, historical programs, traditional concert repertoire, military band performancesInstrumentation:Full Score (A4 Portrait), Parts (A4 Portrait): Piccolo, Flute 1., 2., Oboe 1., 2., Bassoon, Clarinet in Eb, Clarinet in Bb 1., 2., 3., Bass Clarinet in Bb, Alto Saxophone 1., 2., Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Horn in F 1., 2., 3., 4., Flugelhorn 1., 2., Bass Flugelhorn in Bb 1., 2., (T.C.), Euphonium in Bb (T.C.), Trumpet in Bb 1., 2., 3., 4., Trombone 1., 2., 3., Tuba 1., 2., Snare Drum, Bass Drum & Cymbals, GlockenspielOptional parts: Horn in Eb 1., 2., 3., 4., Bass Flugelhorn in C 1., 2., (B.C.), Euphonium in C (B.C.), Trombone in Bb 1., 2., 3. (T.C.), Tuba in Eb 1., 2. (T.C.), Tuba in Bb 1., 2. (T.C.)Visit my website: https://www.hadrian.hu