Hi Fred,

I read somewhere (probably on the back of an album of marches) that Sousa considered a good march was one that makes the toes twinkle. Yours certainly does that. It has everything a march should have, from the agressive tuba to the chatty piccolo (which is very effective, especially in the quiet Eb section), and of course sparkling tunes and lots of energy.

The cable went out last night, just before I was ready to download your march, so I didn't get to hear it until today. It was well worth waiting for; I enjoy it very much every time I play it. If you write more marches, you may earn the nickname Twinkletoes.

all best,
mgj