"Little Swiss Piece" - The Band of H.M. Royal Marines

[LaMandolinata]

John,

When Steve Misson And Phil Hughes had Cinque Port Music in Deal I arranged "A Little Swiss Piece" for Brass Band way back in 1985.

Keith Stanley James Lever.

[clippedlad]

FANTASTIC!!! MY KIND OF MUSIC.

[mrpivoman]

Excellent this only further confirms there is only one military band in the world !!

[danielwills93]

how did you go about getting this performed by the marines? did you contact them? etc.. thanks. great march, very nice indeed

[vivphil]

Very nice congratulations !!

[youngoffender589]

Love it, very catchy piece of music. Would appreciate music for this? Would that be possible? If not, no problem! Good job anyway!

[johnaw1]

@youngoffender589

The Sheet Music for Little Swiss Piece is available in my Music Book (24 John Walker Original Compositions). Please see my Website.

[Gotthard68]

why did you call it "little swiss piece"?

[johnaw1]

Good question. I can't remember. The co-writer Reg Chamberlain named it actually.

[pipeskittles]

love it. sounds polka-ish but I love it, the crescendo and decrescendos are perfect. makes me wanting more when it gets quiet and then blasts it:) beautifull piece

[Wilbo43]

Great piece of music and beautifully played of coutse by a great band. Thanks for posting that. Sorry to heat of the passing of your associates

[Hauptmann109]

Thank-you

[Hauptmann109]

Very nice do you know the name of this march? Or is it actually Little Swiss Piece?

[johnaw1]

It is called "Little Swiss Piece". See 'more info.' above, top right. Thanks - JOHN

[cookstownsowfb]

great playing there, i loved listening to that

[MoonGale]

This is just beautiful. I played (well, I did until Monday)clarinet, and the little solo in this is really beautiful. The whole piece is! Its really catchy and everything! And the Royal Marines are a really great band. =) They play better than my country's, that's for sure. XDD

[johnaw1]

Many thanks indeed. The CD of this recording is still available from Cinque Port Music (See 'About this video' above top right - click 'more info')

[Joshmcfee]

Stunning peice.I remember watching my son doing his Kings Squad two years ago and I had a lump in my throat because of the performance the band put on.

Thanks John.

[johnaw1]

Thank you Joshmcfee for taking the time to listen - JOHN

[nicstrats]

John,

Thanks for posting this clip. Im a big fan of the RM Band (I have a sizable collection of CDs) Never heard this piece before and really enjoyed it. Lets hope someone in the Band Service 'rediscovers' it and appears again in the program sometime.

As for the RM Band sounding 'tinny' I've always thought that the RM band have the fullest sound whilst the Guards sound 'tinny' - different ears I suppose!

[johnaw1]

Many thanks indeed. The CD of this recording is still available from Cinque Port Music (See details, above right - click 'more')

[paratropers]

with how many are they!?

[GGDLK]

fantastic performance and a lovely arrangement really enjoyed listening and watching this video,a real credit too britain and by far the finest military band we have,and some great still photos too very well put together.

thanks for sharing

[johnaw1]

Many thanks for your comment; delighted you enjoyed the video. - JOHN

[megaleven]

i really like this music... i play the clarinet myself and was wondering if you could send me the peice??

[johnaw1]

The Basic Score for 'Little Swiss Piece' is included in my Music Book (please visit my Website). Also, the full set of Bands Parts for this Royal Marines Band arrangement are also available upon request. Please email me - Thanks JOHN.

[creamofcardstv]

Your video clip is great and I've rated it as awesome. Please check out mine on regimental uniforms through the ages. It includes the Royal Marines and many other regiments.

[shellysheep]

i still remember the first time you played this john and still have the tape from turners with it on

[andyreet]

not bad although clarinets sound ropey,always thought the Marines band sound a bit tinny say compared to the Gaurds bands or the RAF

[strictlymusic]

A very catchy and memourable piece John. How would it sound with a combined Brass and Pipe band I wonder?

[johnaw1]

All things are possible! I would love to hear any combination actually; another cover would be excellent. As a writer / composer it is always thrilling to hear somebody else's arrangements of one's works. Many thanks for listening and also for your comment -- JOHN WALKER

[trombonerman]

Very nice composision John. Has a very fun and almost play like feel through out the whole piece. I really like the use of the woodwinds in particular (in the light and trilly useage) as it really highlights the light hearted nature of the piece.

Thanks for linking me up to it. It was a nice way to Start my You-Tube viewing this evening

[zuantuba]

Hi John, I love this clip.Fantastic!!! ^ ^

[GrimleySweden]

Hi John! I have to agree with the other replyers.....youve done a good job combining this "footlifting" lovely tune with a nice pictureslide and i guess that it can be used as a recruitingmaterial for the band in question any time!!! Greetings from Sweden!

[MattDenney]

Absolubtly fantastic presentation! Great music from an even greater band! Very much enjoyed watching this! Thanks, Matt

[modernoracle]

Wow! A fantastic composition and well performed by the band. Very impressive!

[bobgoodman]

A brilliant arrangement of this very catchy tune by such an outstanding military band.

[kahunapte]

I would like "Little Swiss Piece" for my band here in Santa Clara, California. How may I acquire a copy?

[johnaw1]

A 2-stave arrangement (with 'chords' for organ) is included in my MUSIC BOOK (please visit my website) but it has not been scored for a band as yet. Many thanks - JOHN

[PatB2207]

A very catchy toe-tapping piece John, I'd love to see this played live with the band. I hope this tune catches on with a wide range of people.

[jetranger4]

You've done it again Mr Walker! A great arrangement of your catchy tune, played in excellent style by one of the best bands in the country. Not only that but I must commend you on the video - is there no end to your talents ! Keep up the good work.

[cobob04]

Another excellant video from the stable of Mr. John Walker.