Camelia City March

Description

Flute, Oboe, Flute 2, Clarinet in Bb 1, Clarinet in Bb 2, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet in Bb 1, Trumpet in Bb 2, Horn in F, Trombone, Euphonium, Bb Euphonium, Tuba, Mallet Percussion, Bells, Percussion 1, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Wood Block, Percussion 2, Crash Cymbals — Camelia City March was written to celebrate the small southern city of Quitman, Georgia and Brooks County. Quitman is known as the “Camelia City” because of the many varieties of camelia plants found in the historical part of town.This march is written for young band in the traditional style of Henry Fillmore. After a short introduction, the first strain has a light, happy melody with a simple flourish from the low brass. The second strain is highlighted by dynamic changes to add depth. The new melodic content introduced by the low clarinets and euphonium first time through the trio add to the beauty of this march. This is followed by a flourish of brass to the end. Written to celebrate the "Camelia City" (Quitman, Georgia), this traditional style march is written in the style of Henry Fillmore. Starting with a light, happy woodwind melody with simple flourishes in the low brass, the march then moves through dynamic changes before a trio that features low clarinets and euphonium with a unique woodblock percussion accompaniment. Ending with a return to brass flourishes, this classic march is perfect for learning the traditional musical form.

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