Berlioz - Hungarian March , arr. Marc Oliver for Concert Band

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Hector Berlioz’s Hungarian March (Rákóczi March) from The Damnation of Faust is one of the most electrifying and brilliantly orchestrated pieces in the entire concert repertoire — a thundering, unstoppable march that builds from a whispered opening to a blazing, triumphant conclusion of irresistible power. Based on the traditional Hungarian Rákóczi March, Berlioz’s orchestration transforms it into something altogether spectacular: a showpiece of orchestral virtuosity that never fails to bring an audience to its feet. This edition, arranged by Marc Oliver, delivers the full force and brilliance of Berlioz’s original in a performance-ready concert band score.

About This Arrangement

• Arranged by Marc Oliver for concert band
• Engraved to professional performance standards
• Clean, readable notation optimized for print and on-screen use
• A spectacular concert closer or dramatic program centerpiece
• Suitable for advanced high school, collegiate, and professional ensembles

What You’ll Receive

• Full conductor score (PDF)
• Individual band parts (PDF)
• Instant digital download — delivered immediately after purchase
• High-resolution print-ready file
• Unlimited personal printing rights

About Hector Berlioz

Hector Berlioz (1803–1869) was the towering figure of French Romantic music — a composer of visionary imagination, revolutionary orchestration, and dramatic ambition on a scale that few of his contemporaries could match. His dramatic legend The Damnation of Faust (1846), based on Goethe’s Faust, is one of his most celebrated works. The Hungarian March — inserted into the score when Berlioz set part of the action in Hungary — became independently famous almost immediately after its premiere in Budapest in 1846, where it reportedly caused a sensation. It remains one of the most performed and beloved of all Berlioz’s orchestral pieces.

About the Arranger

Marc Oliver (1952–2017) was the primary arranger and engraver behind Ayotte Custom Musical Engravings during its founding, bringing decades of expertise in brass, band, and ensemble writing to every score. His arrangements are known for their idiomatic clarity, professional engraving quality, and deep respect for the performance traditions of the American concert band.

This is a digital product. No physical materials will be shipped. For personal and educational use only — not for resale or redistribution.