SKU: LO.30-1795H
UPC: 000308066074.
Nine original songs about historical American Heroes comprise this very creative collection. In addition to the option of being performed as an entire concert or program, this work is terrific for interdisciplinary projects with the social studies or American history curriculums. A variety of styles are employed, with the music ranging from easy to moderate. The format includes not only the full score of each song, but also separate Orff and vocal parts which may be reproduced for classroom use. Helpful tips are also provided to aid in teaching the instrumental parts.
SKU: FJ.B1230S
English.
Experience the sounds of the American West like you've never heard them before! Inspired by music from the great cowboy movies of the late 1960s, this powerful composition uses a large battery of percussion to bring this important part of Americana right into your own concert hall. A lush middle section uses beautiful scoring and haunting melodies before the piece returns to a new treatment of the opening material, building toward a powerful conclusion. Great music for young bands!
About FJH Young Band
Appropriate for middle school and smaller high school groups. Second clarinets usually stay below the break. Parts are written with more independence, and instrumentation increases slightly. There is still adequate doubling in the lower voices. Grades 2 - 2.5
SKU: CF.CAS59
ISBN 9780825884221. UPC: 798408084226. 8.5 x 11 inches. Key: C major.
A tour de force string orchestra work by Sean O'Loughlin, Pursuit of Liberty is well worth the effort for your group, delving into the sound of the American frontier; a flowing tapestry of timbres and textures.Pursuit of Liberty is a piece for string orchestra commissioned by the Stringendo Orchestral Ensemble in Paris, France under the direction of Jean Thorel. Mr. Thorel asked me to compose this piece as part of a celebration of the French Revolution. His only request was to use a folk song from that time period as the basis for the piece. “Ah! Ca Ira†by Gervais Couperin from 1790 is the folk song I chose for this setting.The opening music contains fragments of the folk song’s melody. I also utilize this phrase as a transitional element between sections in the piece. It helps to integrate an original melody that I employ as counterpoint to the “Ah! Ca Ira†melody. The folk song melody first appears in its complete form at m. 14. Exposition and development follows until m. 37, which signals a transition to an original melody of mine. The eighth note pulse is punctuated by accents and sixteenth note interjections. Please bring those out of the texture throughout this section. Fragments of the folk song melody begin to appear in each of the sections of the ensemble which functions as an extended build up to a main statement of my original melody at m. 62. The folk song melody rejoins the setting in the upper strings at m. 70. This plays concurrently with the original melody in the lower strings. At m. 80, the melodies are reversed in the ensemble to a dramatic effect. The opening music returns at m. 84 to provide momentum to the rousing chords at m. 93 and subsequent conclusion. Vivre la Liberté!
About Carl Fischer Concert String Orchestra Series
This series of pieces (Grade 3 and higher) is designed for advancing ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:
SKU: CF.CAS59F
ISBN 9780825884238. UPC: 798408084233. 8.5 x 11 inches.
A tour de force string orchestra work by Sean O'Loughlin, Pursuit of Liberty is well worth the effort for your group, delving into the sound of the American frontier; a flowing tapestry of timbres and textures.
SKU: WD.080689542176
UPC: 080689542176.
America! The sound of that name inspires and emboldens us; it emboldens us as we follow in the footsteps of those who’ve gone before, and inspires us to do even greater things still…to build better, be stronger, reach farther, dream bigger, and trust God to lead us to new frontiers and scale new heights. We are a country both built and sustained by dreamers. Dreamers who became doers. Dreamers who didn’t listen when others said “impossible.†Dreamers who dared to make dreams come true…American Dreamers!The creative team of Tony Wood and Cliff Duren have joined forces with Word Music to bring you this new, inspirational patriotic musical called American Dreamers. This inaugural release in Word’s God & Country Series fuses iconic patriotic songs such as “America, the Beautiful†and “My Country, ‘Tis of Theeâ€; new patriotic songs by Tony Wood; hymn favorites such as “Great Is Thy Faithfulness†and “O God, Our Help in Ages Pastâ€; songs of Praise and Worship, along with two well-known country music hits, “Arlington†(made popular by Trace Adkins) and “American Flag on the Moon†(popularized by Brad Paisley) — songs about freedom, liberty, Biblical foundations, faith, American life…God & Country!Written for Choir, Rhythm Section, Orchestra, Soloists, and Narrator, American Dreamers sets a new standard for patriotic, God-and-Country musical experiences. Employ the use of the visually-compelling DVD Accompaniment Track for a memory-making patriotic service!
SKU: CF.CPS174F
ISBN 9781491140888. UPC: 680160628940. 9 x 12 inches.
This new concert overture by young composer Aaron Blakely is reminiscent of the great Western movie score genre. It has the bold open intervals of the American sound made famous by Aaron Copland along with a very memorable melody and driving rhythms. The main theme of the piece is contrasted by a lush and lyrical middle section that builds to a wonderful climax before the return of the driving main theme. New Frontiers is a perfect showcase piece for your band to play at contest or festival.
SKU: CF.CPS174
ISBN 9781491140239. UPC: 680160628292. 9 x 12 inches.
SKU: CF.CPS185F
ISBN 9781491142837. UPC: 680160900336.
As the title suggests, Tumbleweed evokes the sounds of the American southwest, of the glory days of the American Cowboy and all of the trials and tribulations of living in this unforgiving new frontier. Composer Tyler Arcari painted a sophisticated musical picture that utilizes the total modern concert band.
SKU: AP.49980
ISBN 9781470659349. UPC: 038081576602. English.
The Appalachians represented one of America's first frontiers, and frontier music became one of the first truly American forms of musical expression. Based on traditional fiddle tunes, Appalachian Journey combines four folk songs, providing players and the audience with a real toe-tapping treat! The melodies included are: After the Battle of Aughrim and Lord Mayo I, both Irish in origin, and Bonaparte Crossing the Rocky Mountains along with Whiskey Before Breakfast, adapted from the old-time fiddling tradition. (4:45).
SKU: CL.012-3123-01
A spirited composition by popular composer Robert Sheldon which defines the essence of Americana and the Western frontier through engaging melodies, colorful orchestration and interesting rhythms. Perfect for concert or festival programming, the spirit and drive of this exceptional piece will make it a favorite for performers and audiences alike! Highly Recommended!
About Heritage of the March
Full-sized concert band editions of the greatest marches of all time. Each has been faithfully re-scored to accommodate modern instrumentation and incorporate performance practices of classic march style
SKU: CL.012-3123-00
