with America the Beautiful My Country 'Tis of Thee-Two patriotic blockbusters are fused here in an exciting gospel style. The 3/4 meter and chord progressions create a fresh feel to these classics. The solo with an original melody is paired with the established text in the 4/4 meter section leading into a strong and powerful ending that uses descant. Perfect for mass choir numbers and finale selections. Available separately: SATB SAB 2-part StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:38.

A Medley of My Country 'Tis of Thee and America the Beautiful-Rhythmic in a gospel style these two patriotic favorites are joined for a powerful performance. An excellent patriotic choice for concerts or festivals. Available: SATB; 3-Part Mixed; StudioTrax CD.

“My America” is a fresh new patriotic anthem from the team of John Parker and David Lantz. It reminds us once again of the beacon of hope and the passageway to freedom which our country has always been and continuesto be for so many people. Incorporating the emotional refrain from “America the Beautiful ” this piece will make an impact as a featured selection or concert finale.

Uses: Patriotic Scripture: II Chronicles 7:14: Psalm 33:12 Truly a song that needs no introduction! This national treasure is arranged for success with power and respect for the original song. Quoting America the Beautiful the arrangement begins with a flourish before settling into the opening less performed verse of the Irving Berlin standard. Gradually building to a massive finale this anthem will have the audience singing along and cheering even before the final notes are sounded.

with America The Beautiful-Incorporating America the Beautiful this original tribute to our military personnel here and abroad is stunning with broad appeal. Suitable for any patriotic program (including Veteran's Day) this piece offers solo opportunities collaborations for small groups or younger singers to combine with a chorus and participation by the audience.

Prepare to be moved! Set in a soulful gospel style this setting of the American classic is guaranteed to lift hearts minds and spirits! Incorporating a snippet of “My Country 'Tis of Thee ” the full choral harmoniesand powerful gospel accompaniment will bring your audience to its feet! Available separately: SATB SAB 2-Part ShowTrax CD. Rhythm Section parts available digitally (p b dm). Duration: ca. 4:00.

This advanced arrangement of America the Beautiful would be an inspiring addition to your Fourth of July service

SATB a cappella-Bringing freshness to the familiar this gospel-tinged a cappella arrangement of the powerful patriotic classic will have audiences out of their chairs and onto their feet. Available: SATB a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. 1:55.

A Setting of America the Beautiful-This setting of 'America The Beautiful' was first performed on March 11 1967 in the Air Force Academy Chapel near Colorado Springs only a few miles from where in 1983 Katherine Lee Bates wrote the first lines of her now famous poem certainly the most beautiful and moving of all hymns to America. The occasion was a concert given by the choral and brass groups of the University of Colorado for the Music Educators National Conference Southwest Division.The setting is concieved as a unified dramatic whole using melodic motives from the Samuel A. Ward tune in the introduction and connecting sections. Each of the four stanzas is treated differently their powerful emotion and meaning culminating in the final affirmation and prayer of the last stanza which is sung in unison with descant and full accompaniment.The work may be performed with an Organ (or Piano accompaniment or with a group of instruments consisting of 3 Trumpets in Bb 4 Horns in F 3 Trombones Euphonium and Tuba.Instrumental parts available from the publisher.

A Medley of Faith and Freedom for Choir Cong. and Narrator-From Sea to Shining Sea is an easily-prepared yet highly-effective patriotic medley celebrating faith and freedom. Filled with favorite patriotic songs and “God of Our Fethers ” this 5-minute medley (withoptional narration) is majestic and stirring. The optional congreational involvement will create an unforgettable worship experience for all. Songs include: God of Our Fathers America the Beautiful My Country 'Tis ofThee.Available separately: SATB ChoirTrax CD and Instrumental Pak (O).

Composer Sally Lamb McCune is becoming one of America's leading composers of choral music. This arrangement combining Materna America the Beautiful and Amazing Grace is a tour de force for any outstanding choir. With a quiet opening that states over and over O beautiful exapanding into a powerful divisi statement of grace and then shaping back to O beautiful at the end this will certainly become the standard for any patriotic arrangments to follow.

A show-stopping get-the-congregation-on-their-feet medley of patriotic favorites An American Trilogy will bring down the house! Mark Hayes has arranged this mini-collection in gospel style with an awesome solo opening andfabulous orchestration. Voiced for SATB or TTBB ensembles this is a must for any general or patriotic presentations. Includes: “My Country 'Tis of Thee ” “America the Beautiful ” and “This Is MyCountry.”