Throughout the colonial period in America country dancing was the principal recreation of all social classes. Americans had inherited this tendency from Elizabethan England and many continental Europeans also took up English country dancing as their own. Four Colonial Country Dances feature country dance tunes that were indigenous to New England and particularly to the Boston area.

Of Skies Rivers Lakes and Mountains est une commande de la Northern California Band Directors' Association pour marquer son 50e anniversaire en 2012. Cette œuvre a été créée par le Honor Band 2012 de l?Association sous la direction du Dr Royce Trevis au théâtre Harlen Adams de l?université de Californie à Chico Californie le 4 février de cette même année.La commande stipulait que la pièce devait célébrer les ressources naturelles des États-Unis. Le compositeur Philip Sparke s?est donc inspiré des paroles de Katharine Lee Bates pour la chanson America the Beautiful dont voici les premier et dernier couplets :O beautiful for spacious skies For amberwaves of grain For purple mountain majestiesAbove the fruited plain!(Oh belle pour tes vastes cieux Tes vagues de grains ambrés La majesté de tes montagnes violettesDominant des plaines fruitées !)America! America!God shed His grace on thee And crown thy good with brotherhoodFrom sea to shining sea(Amérique ! Amérique !Dieu t?a donné sa grâceCouronnée de la fraternité des hommesDe la mer à la mer étincelante)Les trois mouvements empruntent chacun leur titre à ces couplets :1. O Beautiful for Spacious Skies: S?ouvrant avec des figures en filigrane jouées par les bois ce mouvement cherche à recréer la lumière et la légèreté d?un ciel printanier d?oiseaux et de fleurs flottant au gré d?une douce brise.2. From Sea to Shining Sea: Plein de vivacité ce mouvement évoque les frémissements de l?eau des ruisseaux des rivières et des lacs.3. For Purple Mountain Majesties:Le dernier mouvement lent et majestueux dépeint une impressionnante chaîne de montagnes.

Here is the ultimate collection of Patriotic songs arranged to be played by either full band or by individual soloists (with optional accompaniment CD). For each song in the individual student books there is a page for the fullband arrangement as well as a page for solo use. In the same popular format as Michael's “Movie Favories” and “Broadway Favorites” each arrangement in “Patriotic Favorites” is correlated with aspecific page in the Essential Elements 2000 Band Method. However you don't need to be using this particular method to enjoy these wonderful arrangements! Includes: America The Beautiful; America (My Country 'Tis of Thee);Armed Forces Salute; Battle Hymn of the Republic; God Bless America; Hymn to the Fallen; The Patriot; The Star Spangled Banner; Stars and Stripes Forever; This Is My Country; Yankee Doodle/Yankee Doodle Boy.

A Medley of America's Patriotic Songs-Commissioned by the USAF Band of Flight Lt. Col. Alan Sierichs – conductor; Dedicated to the composer's father-in-law Paul Roush (USAF)Includes: Yankee Doodle; Semper Fidelis; Chester; To the Colors;Columbia the Gem of the Ocean; America the Beautiful; You're a Grand Old Flag; America (My Country 'Tis of Thee).

Symphonic March-James L. Hosay is Americas most gifted and prolific writer of patriotic music for the concert band works his magic once again in this thrilling composition. It’s a challenging but accessible piece that keeps all the players involved with delightful parts to play. Mr. Hosay writes great F Horn parts! Directors who have strong F Horn sections often have a hard time finding music that lets that section be heard the way it should be.

Here's a sparkling montage of America's best loved songs carefully crafted for the concert stage by veteran arranger John Moss. Yankee Doodle; Columbia The Gem of the Ocean; Shenandoah; and America The Beautiful are included in this practical multi-use edition.

Commissioned as a tribute to the Fire Department of New York City this immensely moving work was premiered at an emotional performance for the firefighters in Manhattan this past March. The composition opens with a striking brassfanfare accompanied by woodwind flourishes. A sensitive treatment of the melody from America (My Country 'Tis Of Thee) follows using haunting vocal colors (cued in F Horns). The nation in turmoil is depicted in an intenselydriving and powerful section which evolves marvelously into a full-blown treatment of America with chorus and band. A truly magnificent musical tribute to the heroes of 9/11.

Score-Morton Gould's Santa Fe Saga for Concert Band.Born in Richmond Hill New York on 10 December 1913 Morton Gould was recognised early on as a child prodigy with the ability to improviseand compose. At the age of six he had his first composition published. He studied at the Institute of Musical Art (now the Juilliard School) but his most important teachers were Abby Whiteside (Piano) and Vincent Jones(composition).Gould enjoyed an illustrious career. In addition to gaining a Pulitzer Prize for 'Stringmusic' he was Musical America's 1994 Composer-of-the-Year and recieved a Kennedy Center Honor in recognition oflifetime contributions to American culture.A long-time member of the American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers Gould was elected president of ASCAP in 1986 a post he held until 1994. In 1986 he waselected to the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters. He also served on the board of the American Symphony Orchestra League and on the National Endowment for the Arts music panel.

Modal harmonies evoke images of America as far back as the 1700’s. The influence of the Native American tribes in the area is felt in this powerful overture. Rhythmic and contrapuntal action stake a claim to the audience’s attention from the opening notes. This one is perfect for festival or concert. Commissioned for massed Middle School band concert it works great with groups large or small. Cross-curricular potential with History.Bold and decisive!

Best known for his military marches John Philip Sousa was an American composer and conductor of the late Romantic era. Sousa's most famous marches include 'The Liberty Bell' 'The Thunderer' 'The WashingtonPost' 'Semper Fidelis' (Official March of the United States Marine Corps) and 'The Stars and Stripes Forever' (National March of the United States of America).The Northern Pines march was composed in 1931and is scored for Concert Band. Named for the tall and beautiful pine trees that blanket the National Music Camp at Interlochen in northern Michigan Sousa dedicated the march to the students who came to the camp and toDr Joseph Maddy its founder. Sousa was the guest conductor of the assembled student band for the première.

Score and Parts-Best known for his military marches John Philip Sousa was an American composer and conductor of the late Romantic era. Sousa's most famous marches include 'The Liberty Bell' 'The Thunderer' 'The WashingtonPost' 'Semper Fidelis' (Official March of the United States Marine Corps) and 'The Stars and Stripes Forever' (National March of the United States of America).The Northern Pines march was composed in 1931and is scored for Concert Band. Named for the tall and beautiful pine trees that blanket the National Music Camp at Interlochen in northern Michigan Sousa dedicated the march to the students who came to the camp and toDr Joseph Maddy its founder. Sousa was the guest conductor of the assembled student band for the première.This G. Schirmer edition features a full score full-sized parts and updated instrumentation.

Premiered by Maestro Eugene Migliaro Corporon conducting the National Honor Band of America this spectacular memorial for renowned band director Charles Campbell will surround your students and audiences in layers of emotion. Expressive moments upon moments allow the ensemble to follow their musical instincts gaining an aesthetic reward each time. Typical of performances the work fades into introspective silence then is followed by lengthy applause. Available in the original three-movement set and also just Mvt. 1 The Stillness of Remembering. Dur: 9:00(Live concert recording by the University of Kentucky Wind Symphony - Dr. John Cody Birdwell conductor - Samuel R.Hazo guest conductor)

America - Sweet Caroline - You Don't Bring Me Flowers - Cherry Cherry - I'm a Believer-Énorme star aux États-Unis Neil Diamond (1941) est une figure légendaire de la musique pop dont la carrière s?étend des années 60 à aujourd?hui. Ted Ricketts a réalisé un medley « puissamment pop » de quelques-uns des plus grands succès de cet artiste discret : America ; Sweet Caroline ; You Don?t Bring Me Flowers ; Cherry Cherry et I?m A Believer

as performed by Supertramp-En 1979 le groupe Supertramp connaît un triomphe planétaire avec son album Breakfast in America qui se vendra à près de 25 millions d'exemplaires ! Quatre singles seront extraits de cet album à la pochette inoubliable : Breakfast In America Goodbye Stranger Take The Long Way Home et The Logical Song. Ils deviendront non seulement des méga tubes mais surtout des grands classiques de la musique pop.