Courage of the Cossacks

Courage of the Cossacks is a refreshing march in the style of Russian folk music, offering a break from the standard American march style for festival performance. Composer Ed Kiefer has scored this piece to sound sonorous throughout while highlighting all sections of the band. Directors looking for a unique march need look no further.

Instrumentation:

• Piccolo
• Flute 1
• Flute 2
• Oboe
• Clarinet 1 in B
• Clarinet 2 in B
• Clarinet 3 in B
• Bass Clarinet in B
• Bassoon
• Alto Saxophone 1 in E
• Alto Saxophone 2 in E
• Tenor Saxophone in B
• Baritone Saxophone in E
• Trumpet 1 in B
• Trumpet 2 in B
• Trumpet 3 in B
• Horn 1 in F
• Horn 2 in F
• Trombone 1
• Trombone 2
• Trombone 3
• Euphonium
• Euphonium T.C. in B
• Tuba
• Mallet Percussion
• Xylophone
• Glockenspiel
• Timpani
• Percussion 1
• Snare Drum
• Bass Drum
• Percussion 2
• Tambourine
• Crash Cymbals