Commando March (1943)

Question 1

Commando march was orchestrated to feature which instruments?

Answer 1

Commando march was orchestrated to feature every piece of instrument in the concert band.

Question 2

To whom was commando march dedicated?

Answer 2

Barber dedicated his piece to the “new soldier” at the height of World War II.

Question 3

When did Barber conduct Commando March?

Answer 3

Barber conducted several performances of commando march in July 1943.

Question 4

What year was Commando March written?

Answer 4

In 1943 when Barber was part of the Army air Corps band unit.

Question 5

Who performed the commando march on the CD?

Answer 5

The US Navy band.