The Duke of York - Slow March
Composer: Christopher Frederick Eley
Edited by Geoff Kingston
Description: Slow March
Duration: Circa 3 mins
About this work:
The Slow March ‘The Duke of York’ was composed by Christopher Frederick Eley, Director of Music of the Band of the Coldstream Guards from 1785 to circa 1800. This distinctive march has been in general use by bands of the British Army ever since and is still used today as a parade slow march or ‘Inspection Music’. Scored for full concert band we provide parts in A5 march-card and A4 concert parts formats.
Difficulty:
This piece has difficulty rating of 3 on a scale one through 6, with 6 being the hardest. Click here to see how we grade our band sets.
INSTRUMENTATION
Piccolo
Flute
Oboes 1-2
Eb Clarinet
Bb Clarinets 1-2-3
Bb Bass Clarinet
Eb Alto Saxophones 1-2
Bb Tenor Saxophone
Eb Baritone Saxophone
Bassoons 1-2
Horns 1-2
Horns 3-4
Cornets 1-2
Trombones 1-2
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
Side Drum/Cymbals/Bass Drum
String Bass







