This compilation includes "My Country, 'Tis of Thee", "The Star Spangled Banner", and "America the Beautiful" arranged for solo piano. These pieces have all been arranged in peaceful, rich settings and would be fitting for Memorial Day services.
Composers: "My Country, 'Tis of Thee" - By Samuel Francis Smith (text)Set to the tune "God Save the Queen";"The Star Spangled Banner" - By Francis Scott Key (text) andJohn Stafford Smith (music);"America the Beautiful" - By Katharine Lee Bates (text) and Samuel A. Ward (music)

This is an original arrangement of the classic patriotic hymn, \"America the Beautiful,\" for piano and organ. Along with the score there are separate piano and organ parts included. Also, there are versions available by Stevens on Sheet Music Plus for violin, flute and trumpet which will also work with this arrangement. James Michael Stevens is a prolific composer residing in Nashville, TN and serves as the Music Department Chairman of Welch College. https://youtu.be/SMnsPMsCj6w

Two of the most widely used patriotic songs have been combined together into one anthem and is scored for SAB with Piano accompaniment. Accessible and appropriate for any school, concert or church setting. Can be used on many occasions.

"God Bless the U.S.A" has become a great American patriotic classic! This arrangement for advanced intermediate piano solo includes a gentle, flowing accompaniment and a strong chorus that will make your audience swell with pride for our great country. There are a few grace notes which give the piece that light country feel, and also 3 and 4 note R.H. chords with L.H. octaves for a strong chorus and ending. Helpful fingering and lyrics are included. Key of F Major. Great song for patriotic events, assisted living entertainment, or recitals.©Copyright © 1984 SONGS OF UNIVERSAL, INC. and UNIVERSAL - SONGS OF POLYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC. All Rights Controlled and Administered by SONGS OF UNIVERSAL, INC. All Rights Reserved Written by Lee Greenwood; arranged by Amy J. Snyder. Visit Amy at : https://www.facebook.com/amyjsnyder7/ If you enjoy this arrangement, you may also like Amy's arrangement of God Bless America, America the Beautiful, My Country 'Tis of Thee, Yankee Doodle Dandy, You're a Grand Old Flag, O Say Can You See, The Battle Hymn, Armed Forces Medley, The Washington Post, and The Stars and Stripes Forever.

A timeless classic, arranged in a reflective style. Excellent choice for patriotic performances of all kinds. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IwarQop0C0
Please feel free to contact me for arrangement requests or other information at christistillsmusic@gmail.com

Item Number: S0.816165

This arrangment of America the Beautiful by Marcia Wells is for piano solo and contains 2 complete verses. Verse 1 is in the key of Bb major, then a short transition to the second verse in C major. Difficulty is intermediate. Performance time is 2 minutes. The complete song can be heard in the attached YouTube link. For additional patriotic solos, other solos and duets, please visit http://www.marciawellspiano.com/

Item Number: S0.1047067

This tranquil arrangement of the United States' national anthem conveys the desire for peace in the land we love. Performance time - 2:00
This piece is also available in the compilation "Finding Peace in the Land That We Love - Three Patriotic Piano Solos in Peaceful Settings" available separately at Sheet Music Plus - Item ID# S0.1055725

Volume 1 of our Patriotic collection contains four classic patriotic tunes and three complete Sousa marches. Altogether this has 15 minutes of music that both you and your audience are sure to love.

These arrangements can be played with anywhere from 3 to 7 parts, suitable for a small chamber group, accompaniment for a choir, or a full band or orchestra (school, community, or professional). This is one of the most versatile collections you'll ever use!

To demonstrate the flexibility of this collection, the audio clip has "America the Beautiful" performed as a full concert band, a string orchestra, and a woodwind trio.


The songs included in Volume 1 are:

The Star-Spangled Banner (US National Anthem), by John Stafford Smith.
America the Beautiful, by Samuel Ward.
Battle Hymn of the Republic ("Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory").
My Country, 'Tis of Thee ("America", known as "God Save the King/Queen" in England).
Stars and Stripes Forever, by John Philip Sousa.
Washington Post March, by John Philip Sousa.
Semper Fidelis, by John Philip Sousa.


These songs are also available separately through the publisher link above.

Each song is in its original key, so it is easy to combine these with your own choir or piano/organ parts.

This collection contains a full score, as well as individual parts in all the appropriate clef and transposition to support the following ensembles:

Brass trio, quartet, quintet, and sextet.
Woodwind trio, quartet, quintet, and sextet.
String trio, quartet, quintet, and sextet.
Clarinet trio, quartet, quintet, and sextet.
Saxophone trio, quartet, and quintet.
Mixed trio, quartet, quintet, and sextet, with optional percussion.
Wind ensemble, brass ensemble, string orchestra, full orchestra, and full band.


The parts are described as follows:

Part 1 [D4-Ab5] is the main melody. Flute/Piccolo, Oboe, Bb Clarinet, Alto Clarinet, Soprano Saxophone, Bb Trumpet, Violin, Viola.
Part 2 [G3-Eb5] has some B-section melody and harmony. Bb Clarinet, Alto/Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, French Horn, Bb Trumpet, Violin, Viola.
Part 3 [G3-Bb4] is additional harmony. Bb Clarinet, Alto/Bass Clarinet, Alto/Tenor Saxophone, French Horn, Bb Trumpet, Baritone, Trombone, C/Bb Euphonium, Violin, Viola, Cello.
Part 4 [F2-C4] is the main bass line. Bass Clarinet, Baritone/Bass Saxophone, Bassoon, French Horn, Trombone, Bass Trombone, C/Bb Euphonium, Tuba, Cello, Bass.
Part 5 [E2-C4] is other harmony. Bass Clarinet, Bass Saxophone, Bassoon, French Horn, Trombone, Bass Trombone, C/Bb Euphonium, Tuba, Cello, Bass.
Part 6 [E2-F4] is the main melody down an octave, with some additional notes. Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, French Horn, Trombone, C/Bb Euphonium, Cello, Bass.
Part 7 is an optional percussion part (snare drum, cymbal, bass drum) that can be added to any of the above combinations, or skipped entirely.

We recommend the following combinations:

Trio: Parts 1, 2, 4 (4 works better than 3 for trio).
Quartet: Parts 1, 2, 3, 4.
Quintet: Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
Sextet: Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
Septet: Part 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.

Be sure to also check out our three volumes of Christmas Carols for All!

Here?sa new collection of thirty-two of America?s best-loved hymn tunes, at a bargainprice too! The arrangements are intended either as stand-alone pieces thatcould be used as interludes in a service, or they could be used to accompanysolo, choral or congregational singing.

Thepublication consists of a four-staff score in concert pitch together withfifteen separate parts in various transpositions including a simplifiedoptional keyboard part. These four-partarrangements use flexible instrumentation so that you can exercise considerablecontrol over the instrumental voicing or use them for non-standard ensembles. You can also create interesting instrumentaltone color by omitting groups of instruments. If the ensemble is large enoughyou could omit brass instruments in the quieter sections, or use a solo trumpetagainst a woodwind background. There are endless possibilities.

Thecomplete set includes Part 1 in B flat, E flat and C (high and low pitch); Part2 in B flat, E flat and C; Part 3 in B flat, E flat, F and C and Part 4 in Bflat, E flat and C. While Part 1 (high pitch) is suitable for flute and oboebeing an octave above concert, the low pitch version is more suited toelementary players. Part 2 in C is an octave higher than concert. Parts 3 and 4in C are in the bass clef. The arrangements could be played by virtually anycombination of conventional wind instruments. Using the optional keyboard partthey could also be used as solos, duets or trios. The scores and all the parts are containedin a single 244-page PDF file.

The collection includes the followingtitles: A Mighty Fortress IsOur God (Ein? Feste Burg); All Creatures Of our God and King(Lasst uns Erfreuen); All People that on Earth do Dwell (OldHundredth); Abide with Me (Eventide); AllHail the Power of Jesus? Name (Coronation); Amazing Grace (Trad); At the Cross(Alas and Did My Savior Bleed) (Hudson); Be Thou My Vision(Slane); Blessed Assurance(Assurance); Blest Be the Tie That Binds (Dennis - Nägeli); ComeThou Fount of Every Blessing (Nettleton); ComeWe That Love the Lord (St. Thomas);Crown Him with ManyCrowns (Diademata); Guide Me OThou Great Jehovah (Cwm Rhondda); Holy, Holy, Holy(Nicea); How Firm a Foundation (Foundation); It is Wellwith my Soul (Ville du Havre); Jesus Christ is Risen Today(Easter Hymn);Jesus, Lover of My Soul (Hollingside); JesusPaid it All (All to Christ); Joy to theWorld (Antioch); Just as I Am, Without one Plea (Woodworth); Love Divine, AllLoves Excelling (Hyfrydol); Nearer my God to Thee (Bethany); Praise To the Lord, The Almighty(Lob den Herren); Rock of Ages (Top­la­dy); Shall we gather at the River?(Hanson Place); The Day thou Gave us, Lord is Ended (St. Clement);To God Be The Glory(To God be the Glory); There is a Fountain (Cleansing Fountain);What a Friend WeHave in Jesus (Converse) and WhenI Survey the Wondrous Cross (Hamburg).

The audio demo contains the followingtitles (1) Abide with Me; (2) All Hailthe Power of Jesus? Name; (3) A Mighty Fortress is our God and (4) Love Divine,all Loves Excelling.

A new perspective on a well-known and beloved song takes listeners on a journey of reflection and resolution.