Format : Score and Parts
SKU: CL.012-4694-00
Time and time again, audiences around the world have expressed the desire to hear a great march. Karl King is the master when it comes to providing a rousing rendition of an exciting march associated with the circus. Great themes, singable counter-melodies, and well written percussion parts make Voice Of America the perfect choice for providing a musical experience that is guaranteed to be totally entertaining. A sure winner!
SKU: HL.14012637
8.25x11.75x0.229 inches.
SKU: HL.358924
ISBN 9781705120484. UPC: 840126944341. 8.5x11.0x0.053 inches.
SKU: DZ.DZ-2442
ISBN 9782897373597.
SKU: DZ.DZ-2423
ISBN 9782897373405.
SKU: SU.21000004
Voice Range D4 to G5This a contemporary arrangement by Helmut C. Calabrese using the original melody of Samuel A. Ward and the words of Katerine Lee BatesVoice & Piano Duration: 4' Composed: 2001 Published by: Calabrese Brothers Music Performance materials for version with orchestraavailable on rental only:.
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: CF.CPS252F
ISBN 9781491159705. UPC: 680160918294.