D-Day March

for Concert/Wind Band

Composed by Keith Terrett

D-Day March is a stirring and dignified concert march commemorating the Allied landings in Normandy on 6 June 1944—one of the most significant military operations in history. Rather than depicting the conflict itself, the work honours the courage, sacrifice, and determination of the servicemen and women who took part in Operation Overlord.

Opening with a bold and confident fanfare, the march unfolds through energetic themes, lyrical melodies, and a majestic trio before building to a powerful and triumphant conclusion. Brilliant brass writing, colourful woodwind scoring, and dynamic percussion combine to create a concert march that is both exciting to perform and inspiring to hear.

Originally recorded by the Central Ohio Brass Band and the Brass Band of Columbus, the march has been praised for its memorable themes, ceremonial character, and exciting finale.

Ideal for concert performances, remembrance services, military commemorations, patriotic celebrations, and ceremonial occasions, D-Day March is a fitting musical tribute to the generation whose bravery changed the course of history.

Duration: Approximately 4–5 minutes.

About the Composer

Keith Terrett is a British composer, arranger, conductor, and anthemologist whose music is performed worldwide. His catalogue includes original concert works, ceremonial music, marches, and over 500 arrangements of national anthems and traditional melodies for a wide variety of ensembles.

His original marches include:

• The Heroes of Telemark (based on songs from West Telemark)
• Paddy's March (Irish melodies)
• American Marching Songs
• The Kokoda Trail March (based on Papua New Guinea melodies)
• Queen of Hearts (Ceremonial Slow March)
• El Matador (Paso Doble), recorded by The Fairey's Band and broadcast on BBC Radio 2
• Night Flight to Barcelona (Paso Doble)
• The Lost Patrol, composed in McLeod Ganj in the Indian Himalayas
• Class of '88, published by Echelon Music Publishers (USA)