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 Collage

They're all here: "America," "You're a Grand Old Flag," "The American Hymn," "America the Beautiful," "The Stars and Stripes Forever," and more - all interwoven in spectacular fashion by Michael Story. A variety of styles and textures adds the extra sparkle to this resounding arrangement. It will work well on any program. A star-spangled spectacular! (3:42)

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 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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American Folk Song Suite - Bob Lowden

American Heroes March - Mark Williams

Stir the fires of patriotism with this new original work from Mark Williams. The composer has cleverly juxtaposed strands of "America" with his own original melody, and the result is stunning! If you're looking for something different from a straight ahead patriotic medley, delivers!

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American Jazz Suite - Allen Vizzutti

This spectacular work by trumpet virtuoso Allen Vizzutti features your trumpet soloist in the jazz idiom without losing accessibility to your Concert Band students. The opening begins with a trumpet cadenza using half valves, bending notes and timbre changes accompanied by stop chords in the band. An easy swing section follows with a groove established by the low brass, low woodwinds and percussion. The up tempo second movement features the soloist using a plunger mute. There's great interplay between the soloist and band in this exciting feature for your star trumpet player!

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