Julius Fučík (18 July 1872 – 25 September 1916) was a Czech composer and conductor of military bands. He became a prolific composer, with over 400 marches, polkas, and waltzes to his name. As most of his work was for military bands, he is sometimes known as the “Bohemian Sousa”.
Today his marches are still played as patriotic music in the Czech Republic. His worldwide reputation rests primarily on two works: The Florentiner March, popular throughout much of Europe, and the Entrance of the Gladiators (Vjezd gladiátorů), which is widely recognised as one of the most popular theme tunes for circus clowns.
Attila (op. 211), subtitled Marche Hongroise Triomphale, was written in Budapest in 1907.
Instrumentation
Wind Quintet
- Flute
- Oboe
- Clarinet in Bb (parts are also provided for Clarinet in A)
- Horn (parts are also provided for Alto Saxophone)
- Bassoon
Also Available
This score is also available for the following ensembles:
- Concert Band
- Clarinet Quintet / Ensemble
- Saxophone Quintet / Ensemble
- Reeds Ensemble
- Brass Quintet
