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Category: Symphonic Band

Hahachraza (The Declaration), Song

A recording from June 21, 1954: Shalom Ronly-Riklis (Conductor) Tizmoret Tzahal (The Israel Defense Forces Orchestra) The Jerusalem Choir Lyrics: Yossef Heftman Manuscripts: Located at the National Library of Israel Music Department, the Marc Lavry Archive, System Number(s) 990038355840205171, 990038355870205171 Synopsis: Marc Lavry was a staunch patriot. When poet Yosef Heftman presented his poem “Hahachraza” (The…


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Hassidic Dance (Chassidische Tanz) for Orchestra

Recording: Not yet available Manuscripts: Located at the National Library of Israel Music Department, the Marc Lavry Archive, System Number(s) 990038369270205171 Information from the composer’s opus book: Performances: Berlin Symphony Orchestra – 1930 Riga Symphony Orchestra – 20 August, 1932 Riga Radio Orchestra – July 1933


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Vidzeme Polka March (Military March)

Recording: Not yet available Sheet Music: Not yet located. Please help us find the sheet music for this composition. Synopsis: Composed in Riga. Vidzeme is one of the historical and cultural regions of Latvia.


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Shir Hashririm (The Muscles Song), Song

An anthem of the seventh international rally of Hapoel Association Recording: Not yet available Lyrics: Yossi Gamzu (see Hebrew lyrics) Additional details: email music@marclavry.org Synopsis: The song Shir Hashririm (The Muscle Song) was composed in 1960 for the Seventh International Rally of the Hapo’el Association in Israel. Professor Yossi Gamzu, who wrote the song’s lyrics,…


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Hamaccabiah Tsoedet (The Maccabiah Marches), Song

Track 1: Hamaccabiah Tsoedet for voice, choir and orchestra Original recording from 1950 Naomi Zuri, Mezzo Soprano Marc Lavry, Conductor The National Opera Choir The Israeli Folk Orchestra Track 2: Hamaccabiah Tsoedet for symphonic band Shalom Ronly-Riklis, Conductor Israel Defense Forces Orchestra Lyrics: Avraham Broides Additional details: email music@marclavry.org Synopsis: The Ramat Gan stadium was…


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Eretz Israel March No. 2 (The Brigade March)

March for Symphonic Band Recording: Not yet available Publisher: The Marc Lavry Heritage Society           We’d like to thank Amit Gur who found the composition at the Shadmi collection at the Israeli National Library and brought to our attention.


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Kitatenu Balayla Tsoedet (Our Squad Marches at Night), Song

Track 1: Original recording 1948 Marc Lavry, Conductor The National Opera Choir The Israeli Folk Orchestra Track 2: Marc Lavry, Conductor Kol Zion Lagola Choir (The Broadcasting Service Choir) Kol Israel Symphony Orchestra (the Broadcasting Service Orchestra) Lyrics: Avraham Broides Additional details: email music@marclavry.org Synopsis: On May 15, 1948 lyricist Avraham Broides collaborated with Marc…


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March for Symphonic Band

Recording: Not yet available Publisher: The Marc Lavry Heritage Society


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General Balodis Parade March

General Balodis Parade March

Recorded in January 2011 by the National Armed Forces Band of the Republic of Latvia. Conductor – Lieutenant Commander Guntis Kumacevs Sound Engineer – Vilnis Kundrats. Publisher: The Marc Lavry Heritage Society Synopsis: Marc Lavry composed the march in 1933 in honor of Latvian General Janis Balodis. It was written about 2 years before Lavry…


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