Fritz Zwicky (composer)

Fritz Zwicky (10 September 1893, Steg at Mitlödi – 28 October 1985, Vevey) was a Swiss composer, arranger, and clarinetist. He trained as a musician in Glarus and played in the band in that city before moving to Richterswil in 1910 where he performed in ensembles under conductor Max Ringeisen. He also played with a dance orchestra in Stäfa. In 1912 he became a clarinetist in the orchestra of the Stadttheater Neuburg. He also played clarinet in several military bands within the Swiss Army. He was a well known composer and arranger for band; particularly of marches.[1]

Marches by Zwicky

  • Excelsior Marsch
  • St. Fridolinsmarsch
  • Sie und Er Marsch
  • Simplex Marsch
  • Splendo Marsch
  • Tip Top Marsch
  • Treue Kameraden Marsch
  • Unseren Veteranen Marsch

References

  1. ^ Rehrig, William H. (1991). "Zwicky, Fritz". The Heritage Encyclopedia of Band Music: Composers and Their Music. Integrity Press. pp. 585–586. ISBN 9780919048089.


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