SKU: CL.012-3132-01
An impressive collage of patriotic chestnuts for mid-level bands including treatments of America, The Star Spangled Banner, You??re A Grand Old Flag, Taps, Battle Hymn of the Republic, and America the Beautiful. Outstanding addition to any concert.
About C.L. Barnhouse Classics Series
Under the editorial supervision of Dr. Alfred Reed, these classics from master composers have been adapted and arranged for concert band. A perfect way to acquaint concert band performers and audiences with some of the greatest classical music of all time!
SKU: HL.4004426
UPC: 888680078041. 9.0x12.0x0.933 inches.
Commissione d by Edwin Frank Goldman for the American Bandmasters Association, Paul Creston's Celebration Overture was premiered at the 1955 ABA convention. His third work for symphonic band, it is a standard of concert band repertoire and is included on several state contest lists. This 2016 edition (edited by John T. Madden) is completely re-engraved, correcting errors from the earlier original printing. Dur: c. 7:45.
SKU: HL.4003289
UPC: 884088864170. 9x12 inches.
Commissione d by the Oshkosh (nickname “Sawdust City”) Area Community Band for their 25th anniversary, Sawdust City Celebration presents varied and creative settings of early American folk tunes commonly heard during Wisconsin's pioneer days. With styles ranging from dramatic and powerful to lighthearted and lyrical, this is a rich-sounding and impressive work for the concert stage. Duration: 5:50.
SKU: MB.30945
ISBN 9781513472744. 8.75X11.75 inches.
This collection of 19th and early 20th century airs and ballads is a celebration of American music that is ideal for guitar recitals and encores. Written in standard notation only, the pieces are arranged and fingered for ease of sight-reading and specifically designed to exploit the musicality of the classical guitar.The book features arrangements of the antebellum song, ôDarling Nelly Grayö by Benjamin Hanby, popular Civil War-era songs by Stephen Foster and other period songwriters, plus parlor music favorites like Edward MacDowell�s ôTo a Wild Roseö, Ethelbert Nevin�s ôMighty Lak� a Roseö, and ôAura Leeö, a melody by George R. Poulton that would resurface nearly a hundred years later as ôLove Me Tenderö.á.
SKU: HL.9971701
ISBN 9781458425171. UPC: 884088645380. 9.0x12.0x2.937 inches. John Jacobson/Roger Emerson.
Celebrate the American Century and the character of a nation that had become a world power and defender of freedom and liberty. By the beginning of the 20th Century, America was turning into a place where everybody wanted to be! From World War I through the Great Depression, war and peace to abundant harvests, America rolled up its sleeves and got to work. Its leaders challenged the nation to set lofty goals, and by 1969 the first American walked on the moon. Present a century of American history on stage with this 35-minute musical revue featuring 8 original songs and some traditional favorites, with connecting script and over 65 speaking parts, designed for performers in upper elementary and middle school. Available separately: Teacher Edition, Student Edition 5-Pak, Preview CD (with vocals), Preview Pak (1 Student book, 1 Preview CD, Performance/Accompaniment CD, and Performance Kit/CD (1 Teacher, 20 Student books, P/A CD). Performance Time: approx. 35 minutes. Suggested for grades 4-8.
SKU: HL.9971698
ISBN 9781458425140. UPC: 884088645359. 4.75x5.0x0.116 inches. John Jacobson/Roger Emerson.
SKU: HL.8740885
UPC: 073999307405. 8.5x11.0x0.114 inches.
Here is a powerful and inspirational patriotic trilogy that includes: America the Beautiful, Golden Dream (from EPCOT Center's American Adventure), and Battle Hymn of the Republic. Available: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, Instrumental Pak, ShowTrax Cassette. Performance Time: Approx. 6:10.
