March of the Hungarian Paratroopers Concert Band - Digital Sheet Music

March of the Hungarian Paratroopers

March of the Hungarian Paratroopers is one of the best-known Hungarian military marches associated with the early history of Hungary’s airborne forces. Composed in 1941 by Nándor Ruszinkó, the work reflects the spirit, discipline, and determination of the Hungarian military parachute units, whose origins date back to the establishment of the country’s first military parachute training formation in 1938.The march gained national recognition through its use in contemporary Hungarian newsreels documenting the activities of military paratroopers. One of the best-known historical recordings featured the Pátria Male Choir and the River Forces Band under the baton of Richárd Fricsay Jr., helping to establish the work as an enduring part of Hungary’s military musical heritage.This arrangement preserves the ceremonial character and energetic drive of the original march while adapting it for modern concert band performance. Brilliant brass writing, rhythmic precision, and strong melodic lines make the piece suitable for military ceremonies, patriotic concerts, commemorative events, and traditional wind band programs.A powerful tribute to the courage and professionalism of Hungary’s paratroopers, March of the Hungarian Paratroopers remains an important example of twentieth-century Hungarian military music.Instrumentation:Full Score (A4 Portrait), Parts (A4 Portrait): Piccolo, Flute 1., 2., Oboe 1., 2., Bassoon, Clarinet in Eb, Clarinet in Bb 1., 2., 3., Bass Clarinet in Bb, Alto Saxophone 1., 2., Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Horn in F 1., 2., 3., 4., Flugelhorn 1., 2., Bass Flugelhorn in Bb 1., 2. (T.C.) (Euphonium 1., 2.), Baritone Horn in Bb (T.C.) (Euphonium 3), Trumpet in Bb 1., 2., 3., 4., Trombone 1., 2., 3., Tuba 1., 2., Snare Drum, Bass Drum & Cymbals, GlockenspielOptional parts:Horn in Eb 1., 2., 3., 4., Bass Flugelhorn in C 1., 2., (B.C.) (Euphonium 1., 2.), Baritone Horn in C (B.C.) (Euphonium 3.), Trombone in Bb 1., 2., 3. (T.C.), Tuba in Eb 1., 2. (T.C.), Tuba in Bb 1., 2. (T.C.)Visit my website: https://www.hadrian.hu