Elgar - Pomp and Circumstance March No. 5 in C Major, arr. M. Randall McDonald
Elgar - Pomp and Circumstance March No. 5 in C Major, arr. M. Randall McDonald
Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance March No. 5 — Arranged for Concert Band by M. Randall McDonald
Edward Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance Marches are among the most celebrated works in the British orchestral repertoire, and while March No. 1 (with its famous “Land of Hope and Glory” trio) is the best known, March No. 5 in C Major is a magnificent work in its own right — bold, ceremonial, and full of the noble grandeur that defines Elgar's finest music. Less frequently performed than its famous sibling, it is a discovery waiting to be made by concert band audiences.
This arrangement by M. Randall McDonald — a specialist in bringing overlooked orchestral works into the concert band repertoire — preserves all the majesty and sweep of Elgar's original. An ideal choice for formal concerts, graduation ceremonies, and any program seeking music of genuine ceremonial grandeur.
Performance Highlights
- Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance March No. 5 in C Major, arranged for concert band by M. Randall McDonald
- Bold, ceremonial, and full of noble Elgarian grandeur
- A less frequently performed gem — a discovery for concert band audiences
- Ideal for formal concerts, graduation ceremonies, and ceremonial events
- Digital PDF download — print-ready score and parts included
About the Arranger
M. Randall McDonald, EdD, studied music theory with Dr. Paul Reale at UCLA and arranging with John Prince and Marvin Branson at Cal State Long Beach. He has worked in public education for twenty-five years as a band and choir director, science teacher, and math teacher, and has lived in Spain, Portugal, Greece, and Germany. He currently resides in Midland, Texas, where he leads the Midland Community Band. As an arranger, Dr. McDonald specializes in bringing overlooked orchestral compositions into the concert band repertoire. He is married to the soprano and author Mary Lou Brice.