Who's behind the notes? Discover Henry Fillmore: The March King of Ragtime
The Circus Bee is a famous screamer march composed by Henry Fillmore in 1908. Known for its extremely fast tempo and technical demands, it became a staple of circus performances and remains a popular challenge for marching bands. Fillmore, who wrote under pseudonyms like Harry Hartley, was particularly known for his trombone smears and raucous circus marches that captured the energy of American carnival entertainment.