Grade 3
SKU: CL.012-3398-01
Fantasy on Early American Airs. Composed by Longfield. Concert Band. Command Series. Audio recording available separately (items CL.WFR335 & CL.WFR343). Extra full score. Composed 2005. Duration 7 minutes, 12 seconds. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-3398-01. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-3398-01).
A dramatic and inspiring patriotic composition which contains fresh musical treatments of Yankee Doodle, Johnny Has Gone For A Soldier, America and a full symphonic treatment of The Star-Spangled Banner. A great concert opener or closer, and is suitable for any patriotic or civic occasion. (The Star-Spangled Banner can be played alone, with or without audience participation.) Challenging, but amazingly playable for a piece that sounds so spectacular and impressive! All sections of the band get several chances to shine and it's a full-blown extravaganza that is perfect for a zillion programming situations. Very impressive!
About C.L. Barnhouse Command Series
The Barnhouse Command Series includes works at grade levels 2, 2.5, and 3. This series is designed for middle school and junior high school bands, as well as high school bands of smaller instrumentation or limited experience. Command Series publications have a slightly larger instrumentation than the Rising Band Series, and are typically of larger scope, duration, and musical content.
