The compwer hail endeaeored t o make -thts descriptive March his best composition, 21' great deal of thought, energy, and carefd study has been expended t o make this his masterpiece. As 'is the case a ~ t h all composers, however, the author's inditriduatity will readily b e wognized by those who play his other compositions. In order tha t the performer may know what . t e had in mind, in arranging this March, 'the followi~~g explanatibn will dortbtless be interesting and instructive:

The first pa r t of the March is supposed t o represent a grand gala o r fete day in the great Colliseum, where the wonderful Romar! Chariot Race contests take place. 111 a number of stalls, with doors closed, facing the great race-course in the stupendous amphi. theatre, stand charibtee~s and their racing steeds, nervously awaiting the signal for the race,

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which is given by all the doors being opened simultaneoudp. Each charioteer makes a dash t o get the best possible position he can in the race. The intrgduction of the March repre- sehts "The Dash of the-Charioteers for Position." The first strain of the March r e p ~ e n t s #'The Race," and this strain being repeated, concluding with the second ending, represwts the "Finish of the Race." This part of the March should be played with vim an& spirit, io .a brilliant manner.

The'second strain of the March'represents the "Parade of the,Yictors" around the world-famed arena, receiving the greeting cheer* of the countless thousalids, tGe dernonstra- Bion ending the day's contesta. This strain shouid be played a s indicated by the music, in a grandioso style, and in strict tempo, each note being properly accented where so marked. The short .& 'Bar introduction t o the Trio, under the caption " Popuface Dispersing," repre- sents the hastening of the people t o their homes on account of the approaching night-fall, and should be played in "Ral-en-tan-db" style as designated in the music, cotnm;encing FF,

s a d u a l l p diminishing. Th t beginning of the Trio represents "The E'P.ening Song of the Christians," whish is

sopposed t o be heard in the distance (as tlie Christians at this early date were compelled t o worship in caves and out-of-the-way places), and from-a. melodic standpoint is the prettiest pa r t of the entire composition. Care should be taken t o play this part of th'e March in a soft, even, smooth, gnd flowing style, so as t o get the best effe&t.

The great fir?, which was one of the direst calamities tha t the world had ever seen, is supposed t o .break ou_t shortly after'wards. The tremendous billows of flame raging, errrglng, roanng, and thundering for six days and nights over the Pakt ine Esquiline, Qiminal, and QuirinaI hills, in connection with whole streets of burning housed collapsing with terri5c crashes, caused a veritable paademonium to reign throughout the entire XQ. In contra-distinction t o the soft, flowing movement of "The Evening Song of fhe,ChristiansIw the $reat fire is 'described ih the March by a triple Forte bpening, under the heading, "Alarm sf Flre." followed by "People in Consternation." A second alarm is quickly so~nded, caus- ing "People in Panic," which is followed by a representatipn of "People' Rushing Wildly Through the Streets." This movement should be played in a furioso manner, a'nd increase in velocity until tbe part is reached which represents tl16 "Fire Fiercely Raging." This qtrfiin should be played with full force in a grand " Maestosa" manper. The reader will notice tha t the ~bove-quoted headings are printed. in the niusic, showing just where the lvarious movements begin and'end. The balance of the March is a repetit4on of the Intro- . duction, first and second strain, ending with H grand finale tha t is thoroughly ,in keeping with the spirit, life, and enthusiasm of the occasion tha t is being described.

The author bespeaks /for this piece the s a q e general support tha t Has been accorded his other compositibns by a geperous public, assuring them, a s he does, tha t this present pi* represents the culmination of his best efforts.

Burning of Rome. 3 Desoriptil-e March and Two Step. B~ E.T. ~AULL.

Author of. Bcn Hur Chariot Kncck Jfareh

lBTTIZ0. America Forever, Dawn Of The Century, and Storm King Marche?.

3s 7 Finish of the Race.

Copyright MC31lII by E . T. Pnuli.

A SPECIALLY - SELECTED OF CATALOGUE, T ". P A U L L ' S

MPOSITIONS MARCH dUlRANm EACH P I E H NIPICEEPTLY LL"FHBGRAPMm RJ F l V e COLORS

E, T. Paul1 is recugnized t the country k,ing one af the @eatat March writers ,af the present time. - He has been given the sobriquet Mas& EingT by the two teadiag musical jamads of the United S@tes,.The New-York Music Trade ReviTw and The es. His compositions give nniversnl s a t i~ fad i~n- AU of his Irnarcbes are wbn- '. derfully stirrink bright, catchy, and inspiring throughout. One of the chief ehamctnstics of Mr. PauiPs coqos.itions isthat : they lay well under the fingers and are, eompamtively easy

................ ............. ....... Ben Hur Chariot Race Fire IteIlir, e t a Oreat seller, universal favorite.

Charge of the Li ht Brigade . , *companion to &riot m.

America Forever March ......... One of E.' T. Palrll'e M t marohssr.

Dawn of &the Century March ... , . MagniiLcent a6'&~:h and 2-gap..

Ice palace March and a-Step ....... Very Bri.$ht end -brilliant. B

'$ Y. and Cone) Island Cycle March .... . . . . KreILI?auIl Fine Bass &?lo. ' Time well marked.

e'll S t e d b y * ~ e .Flag, March. .. i Wne Martial Swing, 1; T! .e- ~ i d n i ~ h t . xlyer ........... / The great ,railroad march.'

T' The Jolly :Hq$ksmiths ............ Clank of Anvils. @cia& flae trio.

- --.\: Waimmg up 'in Di ............... ......... Paul1

a r e a t cake wdk. L h g . - ~ n c & Jaspep's ~ub:lee'-. - .............

- , Characteristi$ cake walk and %-step. The St ranpls Story ~ a i t z .....

Pkt ty , melodious, easy to play. The Witch's Whirl Walws ........ remember&.

Descriptive, Fairies, elves, old witch. eta ~ k i ~ " H m n = com~ng ~ a r s h ........................ Paul1

h e of=JG,- T. P ~ u l l ' s late^ marehetd. I t has been mads &acrfptiVe, , ,-epresenting the qome wins or Old Ho-e Week. Tt3' it.

the Figs@-Light March . A v-&y pretty, aasy march

.8*p4r$ who. play. e kace course M~WI-TWO s t

FulS of life. Conbins a 5 Centennid Grand

The only grand march that deistring o specihlly fln6 piece of nrwk atloulQ have 8 m y of chariot F(LCII, parade ~f victors, evening aong of ,

s great march. Nothing better. of flre, people in frenzy ruahing wildly through &- UIY Rye (Intermezz~) fiercely burning, crashing of walls, etc. .......

weat = m y dance. Try it. 91 ~ . * 8- -

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""WRITTEN d ARRA.NCIBD BY & T. PAULL. i E

sitively one of the Greatest March Cornpositio$s ever writgesi-. Mr. Paul1 spent nea. ., ;years L LUI st p~sblished. It represents the downfall df M.apoIeon, the mighty conqueror of EuropeA % .Fe, ttle of' - Y r made descriptive thmughout;and rep 'F esents the Bugle, Ql! to Armg Cavalry Call, A $&=ching .% i

Battle, Band Playing and Cannonading(,Cavalr Advanci~g ; Hpr s Galloping ; Clash ~f A ~ , ' ~ e a t h * # ~ I' * -

% . Every one who plays or uses musly in any way should cer%&& have a copy 8% at piece:>

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