America Triumphant

SKU: CF.CPS252

ISBN 9781491159699. UPC: 680160918287.

America is intended for any intermediate to professional concert band looking to honor the United States of America and/or members of the Armed Forces. It is therefore ideal for performance on or around any patriotic holiday. It is not a typical setting of the tune, in that many liberties are taken to showcase each instrument of the ensemble, with the melodic focus constantly shifting. The conductor and performers should seek out these moments, and bring them to life whenever possible. The introduction, mm. 1-12, should be approached in the style of a fanfare, with an emphasis on syncopation and exaggerated nuance in regards to articulation style. Here, hidden beneath woodwind flourishes and triumphant bugle calls, the low voices play quotes of familiar American tunes such as The Star-Spangled Banner (m. 1, beat 3) and Simple Gifts (m. 3, beat 4). In mm. 15-22 the melody is carefully hidden among counter lines. This should be carefully balanced to highlight the melody, while still shaping the counter melodies appropriately. A brief return to the fanfare style occurs in mm. 33-35 before melding back into the chorale style. In regards to dynamics, performers should be reminded that within any single dynamic exists a range of expressive shades. No two notes should be played at the same volume, ensuring direction in even the simplest of phrases. Generally speaking, the fortissimo dynamic should be approached thoughtfully, with the bulk of the sound coming from the lowest voices, and the least from the highest voices.
America is intended for any intermediate to professional concert band looking to honor the United States of America and/or members of the Armed Forces. It is therefore ideal for performance on or around any patriotic holiday. It is not a typical setting of the tune, in that many liberties are taken to showcase each instrument of the ensemble, with the melodic focus constantly shifting. The conductor and performers should seek out these moments, and bring them to life whenever possible.The introduction, mm. 1–12, should be approached in the style of a fanfare, with an emphasis on syncopation and exaggerated nuance in regards to articulation style. Here, hidden beneath woodwind flourishes and triumphant bugle calls, the low voices play quotes of familiar American tunes such as The Star-Spangled Banner (m. 1, beat 3) and Simple Gifts (m. 3, beat 4). In mm. 15–22 the melody is carefully hidden among counter lines. This should be carefully balanced to highlight the melody, while still shaping the counter melodies appropriately.A brief return to the fanfare style occurs in mm. 33–35 before melding back into the chorale style.In regards to dynamics, performers should be reminded that within any single dynamic exists a range of expressive shades. No two notes should be played at the same volume, ensuring direction in even the simplest of phrases.Generally speaking, the fortissimo dynamic should be approached thoughtfully, with the bulk of the sound coming from the lowest voices, and the least from the highest voices.

SKU: WD.080689399572

UPC: 080689399572.

From peaceful to triumphant, this moving orchestration (featuring solo trumpet), by David T. Clydesdale will make a memorable addition to your upcoming patriotic services for years to come!

SKU: HL.14021000

ISBN 9780711959927. 5.5x7.5x0.2 inches.

Commissioned to write a piece for the 50th anniversary of the United Nations, Davies provided a musical General Assembly of his own: a bright overture based on an Australian aboriginal song which gives rise to 'national anthems' of various kinds and instrumental colourings. Finally the 'anthems' are combined, 'if not triumphantly', Davies says, 'at least in a manner whereby they get along together'. The first performance took place in June 1995 in Nottingham. It was given by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Peter Maxwell Davies. Score (miniature). Duration c. 14mins.

SKU: SP.TS277

ISBN 9781585604722. UPC: 649571102777.

Patriotic Melodies arranged for brass and reed instruments by Jonathon Robbins and edited by Tony Santorella is the very first and most complete collection of patriotic songs in print. Celebrate our nation's birth and freedom with the most powerful assortment of prideful and triumphant songs ever assembled. This phenomenal series from Santorella Publications includes a piano and percussion accompaniment CD. Patriotic Melodies for French Horn is ideal for any national celebration and fills a major void in the Print Music Industry. This American Songbook is available in accommodating keys for trumpet, flute, trombone, clarinet, alto or tenor sax. America the Beautiful - Hail to the Chief - When Johnny Comes Marching Home - You're a Grand Old Flag - Marine's Hymn - Dixie - Battle Hymn of the Republic - Pomp and Circumstance - Yankee Doodle - America (My Country 'Tis of Thee) - Anchors Aweigh - Washington Post March - Over There - Yankee Doodle Boy - The Star Spangled Banner - Semper Fidelis - The Caissons Go Rolling Along - The Thunderer - The Stars and Stripes Forever - Taps - Let There Be Peace on Earth - Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean.

SKU: HL.236039

UPC: 888680753764. 12x16.5 inches.

Wish You Were Here, written for the Boston Pops, pays homage to Colin McPhee, one of the first western musicologists to study Balinese gamelan, as well as to the great illustrators Carl Barks and Herge' (responsible for Donald Duck & Tintin, respectively). Muhly has written a completely romantic and fanciful gamelan-influenced piece. On top of this twittery and excited music, a long, lonesome melody unfolds. After a desolate interlude with severe, ship's-horn brass, the energetic patterns start again, and the long line returns, this time with a triumphant, revelatory ending.

Arranged for orchestra, this piece has a duration of approximately 8 minutes.