SKU: MB.30846M
ISBN 9781513466026. 8.75x11.75 inches.
El McMeen has authored many guitar books for Mel Bay Publications, but this book holds a special place in his heart. This cutting-edge collection includes melodic, challenging, and exuberant band marches carefully arranged for fingerstyle guitar. The book contains arrangements of seven marches including six by John Philip Sousa , many of which are in various open tunings. These pieces are challenging and geared for intermediate-advanced and advanced guitarists. There are so many great melodies in this collection?guitarists can camp on sections of pieces that they enjoy or tackle the pieces in their entirety. The book also contains a discussion by El McMeen on his selection and arrangement process. Includes access to online audio.
SKU: CL.011-1596-00
A wonderful arrangement of one of Sousa’s classic marches now made available for young band. A great way to expose your students to the music of John Philip Sousa.
SKU: CL.011-1596-02
SKU: CF.CPS114F
ISBN 9780825884924. UPC: 798408084929. 9 x 12 inches. Key: F major.
Andrew Balent arranging John Philip Sousa is a winning combination in itself, and this popular march has been scaled down sensitively and carefully for the younger band. Inspired by the friendship between the United States and their allies overseas, Sousa composed this march after hearing the phrase, A sudden thought strikes me; let us swear eternal friendship. The touching patriotism and bold happiness of this work will make your group shine.