An American Jewish guy wrote some amazing marches!
Edwin Franko Goldman (January 1, 1878 – February 21, 1956) is one of America's prominent band composers of the early 20th century. He composed over 150 works, but is best known for his marches. He founded the renowned Goldman Band of New York City and the American Bandmasters Association. Goldman's works are characterized by their pleasant and catchy tunes, as well as their fine trios and solos. He also encouraged audiences to whistle/hum along to his marches. He wrote singing and whistling into the score of "On the Mall" (which vies with "Chimes of Liberty" as his two most-enduring marches).
You can hear them with other great American Military Marches
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ycrb_ySffzY&list=RDojlKy5Lib4g
Our military bands are as good if not better than any other military --and there is some tough competition out there!
Germany,Japan and Russia have some GREAT bands.
Where are Mexico and Israel's military bands? Those are two countries full of great musicians and yet I can find scant online presence of their bands.
All militaries need bands!
Edwin Franko Goldman (January 1, 1878 – February 21, 1956) is one of America's prominent band composers of the early 20th century. He composed over 150 works, but is best known for his marches. He founded the renowned Goldman Band of New York City and the American Bandmasters Association. Goldman's works are characterized by their pleasant and catchy tunes, as well as their fine trios and solos. He also encouraged audiences to whistle/hum along to his marches. He wrote singing and whistling into the score of "On the Mall" (which vies with "Chimes of Liberty" as his two most-enduring marches).
You can hear them with other great American Military Marches
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ycrb_ySffzY&list=RDojlKy5Lib4g
Our military bands are as good if not better than any other military --and there is some tough competition out there!
Germany,Japan and Russia have some GREAT bands.
Where are Mexico and Israel's military bands? Those are two countries full of great musicians and yet I can find scant online presence of their bands.
All militaries need bands!