March - Through Bolts and Bars

[IYOUNG]

Hi everyone,

Back in the 1970's I remember hearing this march several times at the various concerts I went to I can't remember the composer, does anyone know if it is still in publication? Have searched the usual places without luck.

Would appreciate any help in tracking it down

Cheers

Ian

 

[Anglo Music Press]

I've a feeling this is a Boosey and Hawkes title. If so, contact Studio Music (020 8830 0110) who handle their BB catalogue.

(If not it's bound to be Wright and Round)

 

[PeterBale]

If it is any help in tracking it down, the composer is Ernst Urbach, and on one recording it is also referred to as "Per Aspera ad Astra".

 

[Maestro]

It's a cracking march. If you have any luck, please let me know.

 

[IYOUNG]

Thanks Peter - do you know what recording it is on?

Ian

 

[PeterBale]

Midland cd club lists four - all by military bands, though:
http://www.midland-cd-club.co.uk

Just enter "Through Bolts and bars", and "Music track" to check them up.

 

[ted]

Marched to it last year, it's a good march.

One question though, why do composers love making euphonium players play very high and soft exposed counter melodies while marching?

Ted

 

[jambo]

Bit of a naughty cornet part in it if I remember correctly, lots of dodgy grace notes n stuff. Cracking march though!