Work Title
|
5 Marches for a Military Band
|
Alternative. Title
|
Marches for a Military Band also adapted for the Piano Forte, composed by David Shafto Hawks, Aet. 9 Years
|
Composer
|
Hawks, David Shafto
|
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No.
|
IDH 1
|
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's
|
5 marches
|
Dedication
|
Robert Shafto Hawks, Major Commandant of the Gateshead Loyal Volunteers (composer's father)
|
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period
|
Romantic
|
Piece Style
|
Classical
|
Instrumentation
|
2 clarinets, bassoon, 2 horns, trumpet (and bugle for No.1) ; piano (arranged)
|
Extra Information
|
"The Major part of the following Pieces, were composed during the short time the Young Author recieved [sic] the Instructions of Mr. Shield, who has also directed him in the Modulations of a Sonata for the Piano Forte, which will shortly be submitted to the eye of the Publick."
|