Grade 2

SKU: CL.011-3276-00

Composed by Neeck. Young Concert Band. Command Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR330). Patriotic. Score and set of parts. Composed 2003. Duration 4 minutes, 11 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #011-3276-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-3276-00).

A distinctive composition that starts with an andante legato section featuring the woodwinds and then builds as the rest of the sections are gradually added to create a dynamic and impressive sound. Features a short solo for trumpet that is very effective. An outstanding choice for any concert or contest performance by mid-level bands. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

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.

Simplified SATB Choir

SKU: WD.080689062278

Composed by Mark Mcclure. Arranged by Mark McClure & Russell Mauldin. Choral. Simply the Best Series. Sacred Anthem. Book. Word Music #080689062278. Published by Word Music (WD.080689062278).

UPC: 080689062278.

With the weekly demands of providing music for corporate worship, choirs need an easy solution for quality worship music. Music ministries need arrangements that provide options for performance, conserve rehearsal time, and are consistent with the same style and integrity of the selections already at use in their program. Simply...the Best is that solution: an easy-to-sing booklet with three proven anthems re-arranged to maximize rehearsal efficiency. The songs are familiar and the parts are easy enough to learn in as little as one rehearsal. Simply...the Best arrangements are even crafted to work when there are no men available to sing, creating flexibility and the option for a women's-only choir.

An exclusive benefit of the Simply...the Best series is the Virtual Accompanist trax (included on the CD accompaniment trax.) The Virtual Accompanist trax includes the women's parts being sung and played on the left channel and men's voice parts being sung and played on the right. By panning the trax to either side, you can let each section hear its parts separately.

Whether you sing all three songs together or on separate occasions, with live accompaniment or with the split track accompaniment CD, this series is a simple solution to encourage choirs to lift their voices in praise. No choir is too small or too large to benefit from the practical arrangements and the new trax features of Simply...the Best.

By Barry Milner. For Concert Band. Concert Band. Young Symphonic. Patriotic. Level: 2 (Medium Easy) (grade 2). Conductor Score & Parts. 67 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

(22 Full Band Arrangements Correlated to Accent on Achievement (Score)). Composed by John O'Reilly and Mark Williams. Concert Band. For Score. Band Supplement; Score. Accent on Performance. Form: March. 144 pages. Published by Alfred Music

(22 Full Band Arrangements Correlated to Accent on Achievement (Clarinet 2)). Composed by John O'Reilly and Mark Williams. Concert Band. For Clarinet 2. Band Supplement; Book. Accent on Performance. Form: March. 24 pages. Published by Alfred Music

(22 Full Band Arrangements Correlated to Accent on Achievement (Tenor Saxophone)). Composed by John O'Reilly and Mark Williams. Concert Band. For Tenor Saxophone. Band Supplement; Book. Accent on Performance. Form: March. 24 pages. Published by Alfred Music

(22 Full Band Arrangements Correlated to Accent on Achievement (F Horn)). Composed by John O'Reilly and Mark Williams. Concert Band. For F Horn. Band Supplement; Book. Accent on Performance. Form: March. 24 pages. Published by Alfred Music

(22 Full Band Arrangements Correlated to Accent on Achievement (Bass Clarinet)). Composed by John O'Reilly and Mark Williams. Concert Band. For Bass Clarinet. Band Supplement; Book. Accent on Performance. Form: March. 24 pages. Published by Alfred Music

(22 Full Band Arrangements Correlated to Accent on Achievement (Clarinet 1)). Composed by John O'Reilly and Mark Williams. Concert Band. For Clarinet 1. Band Supplement; Book. Accent on Performance. Form: March. 24 pages. Published by Alfred Music

(22 Full Band Arrangements Correlated to Accent on Achievement (Percussion 2)). Composed by John O'Reilly and Mark Williams. Concert Band. For Percussion 2. Band Supplement; Book. Accent on Performance. Form: March. 24 pages. Published by Alfred Music

Grade 2

SKU: CL.011-4884-01

Arranged by Glover. Young Concert Band. Extra full score. C.L. Barnhouse #011-4884-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-4884-01).

Songs Of America contains arrangements of six patriotic classics, perfect for performances honoring veterans, Memorial Day, Independence Day, or any occasion requiring patriotic music. Included are America (My Country, ‘Tis Of Thee), America, The Beautiful, The Stars And Stripes Forever (trio), The Army Goes Rolling Along, Anchors Aweigh, and The Marines Hymn. Each arrangement includes an optional brief introduction, and may be used individually or collectively. Very straightforward in presentation, these easy-to-prepare patriotic songs will be perfect for many performance situations. Honor America by including these Songs Of America!.

Band Concert Band - Grade 3

SKU: CF.CPS252

Composed by Michael J. Miller. Set of Score and Parts. 12+4+4+2+4+4+4+2+2+2+2+2+2+4+4+4+2+2+3+3+3+2+4+3+1+2+3 pages. Duration 1:45. Carl Fischer Music #CPS252. Published by Carl Fischer Music (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: GI.G-8161

The Patriot's Life in Images and Words. Composed by Loras John Schissel. Music Education. Book. GIA Publications #8161. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-8161).

ISBN 9781579998837. English.

Just who was John Philip Sousa? This intimate portrait brings Sousa to Life—who he was, why he was driven to succeed, his love of country—and explores his life and times through hundreds of photos, cartoons, short stories, news clippings, quotes, sheet music covers, and magazine ads collected in family scrapbooks, the Sousa Archive in the Library of Congress, and the U.S. Marines archives. This book reveals a quintessentially American story: It is the story of being born to poor immigrant parents and through immeasurable hard work, talent, and self-motivated drive succeeding beyond dreams. But it is also a very personal story of a man with a vision: a man who saw great music ultimately as being from the heart and who sought to bring this music—not just his own—to the world. This book also includes a bonus compact disc recording featuring The March King's most beloved works performed by his successors with The President's Own U.S. Marine Band as well as a rare archival track of Sousa's own voice introducing his band and playing his beloved The Stars and Stripes Forever. John Philip Sousa IV is the only living direct namesake of John Philip Sousa. I would like to think that in some small way I have continued my Great Grandfather's love of and service to our country. He served in the Air Force for four years and currently serves as Honorary Chairman and board member of The Enduring Freedom, Killed in Action Fund. He is also a painter and sculptor whose work is in numerous private collections in the U.S and South America. Sousa has worked for years as an investment and insurance consultant to banks, and has helped businesses with sales, distribution, and planning. One of his greatest joys and privileges is narrating Sousa or patriotic concerts for community bands, university bands, orchestras, and ensembles throughout the U.S. Loras John Schissel is the senior musicologist at the Library of Congress. As a composer and conductor, he has traveled throughout North America, Europe, and Asia conducting orchestras, bands, and choral ensembles in a broad range of musical styles and programs. As a composer and arranger, Schissel's catalog of works number more than 500. Long a favorite conductor with the world-class Cleveland Orchestra, Schissel was honored to conduct this group in a special September 11th memorial concert in 2011. He is a leading scholar on the life and work of John Philip Sousa.

SATB choir

SKU: LP.765762124424

A Patriotic Celebration of Faith. Composed by Dave Clark. Arranged by Cliff Duren. Choral. Inspirational and Sacred. Split-Channel & Stereo Accompaniment CD. Published by Lillenas Publishing Company (LP.765762124424).

UPC: 765762124424.

With the constant flux of troops coming and going overseas July 4th is not the only day of the year we can choose to honor our service men and women. Loved ones go through many emotions from worry to pride but we ultimately know their selfless sacrifice allows us to enjoy the freedom we have. Even still the homecomings are more precious than ever...but can you imagine as sweet as these are the final blessed homecoming with our Lord Jesus? The one whose ultimate sacrifice on the cross secures our freedom for eternity! We Hold These Truths is a powerful 15 minute musical featuring the song Hero Coming Home that will honor your service men and women in the divine scope of praising God for His gift of eternal freedom to us - he who the Son sets free is truly free indeed!