Career
He worked as musical director at London theatres including the Drury Lane Theatre and, from 1915 onward, His Majesty's Theatre. This piece is often regarded as a significant moment in the development of the modern brass band movement and repertoire. It was followed by '', used as the test piece for the Championship Section of the National Championships in 1926.
An article written for the brass band website 4barsrest.com places Fletcher amongst the ten greatest brass band composers.