America, the Beautiful - Samuel A. Ward / arr. John Kinyon

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America, the Beautiful - Samuel Augustus Ward / arr. Carmen Dragon

The optional chorus selection to this symphonic band arrangement is 00-FXCX259.

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America: My Country 'Tis of Thee

This timeless patriotic melody by S.F. Smith is the perfect musical setting for exceptional teaching. The "Melody Mine" gives each member of the band the opportunity to play the melodic line while the teacher focuses on phrasing, shaping and other core musical concepts. The full band arrangement provides a lush chorale setting of the American standard. The director also has the option to craft their own arrangement to feature soloist(s), instrumental choirs and full band. Master teacher Susan L. Smith has created a powerful teaching resource for use in any beginning band program.Original Item#: RWS-1714-00

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America: Sweet Land of Liberty

Every program will benefit from this revered patriotic melody, conventionally scored for your beginning band. (1:49)

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America: The Spirit Lives On! (for Band and Optional Choir)

As a musical testament to the shared beliefs that we as Americans hold dear, this montage of four patriotic standards celebrates our democratic way of life, while also reflecting on the often-times high price that we as a nation must pay in order to maintain these treasured freedoms. Included in this arrangement (in the order that the titles appear) are ; ; ; and . This sparkling arrangement can be performed with your young band alone or with optional choir [SATB (33016), 3-part mixed (33017), or 2-part (33018)] as a rousing concert finale! (4:30) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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American Big Top - Brian Balmages

The spirit of Charles Ives comes alive in this wacky and clever American-style circus march! Featuring snippets of many patriotic favorites intertwined with a wealth of original material, layered harmonies and rhythms, this is a highly entertaining and unique work that works equally well as a march, festival work, or closer!

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American Dance Episode - Erik Morales

This highly energetic work in 7/8 is inspired by the beauty of dance and the music that inspires its movements. Moving through a broad range of emotions, textures and tonal centers, the music has a constant feeling of forward motion and enthusiasm. A spirited and inviting work!

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American Fanfare - James M. Stephenson

It is a brisk and brief fanfare, meant to quickly get to uplifting the spirits of the audience. It therefore serves equally as a good opener to either half of a program, whether indoors or out. This work, by talented composer James Stephenson, features brilliant woodwind lines and bold brass parts.

American Fantasy

With stirring patriotic fervor, Mike Story has crafted a fantasy based on "America" and "America the Beautiful." This is a quick rehearsing and technically non-challenging arrangement that will find multiple uses throughout any band's school year. A tribute to the 'Greatest Nation on Earth!' (2:00)

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American Folk Song Portrait - Timothy Loest

Easy to learn and fun to play, this medley features a tapestry of American classics, including She Wore a Yellow Ribbon, Hush Little Baby, and Grandma Grunts. Woven into the fabric are snippets of several other popular songs, including Camptown Races, A-Tisket A-Tasket, Aura Lee, and Shoo Fly. The rich harmonies will make even the youngest players sound experienced!

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