Featuring classic patriotic melodies spanning the history of our great nation here is a stirring medley for mature bands. John Wasson effectively uses unique treatments and scoring devices blended with seamless transitions in creating this impressive work for the concert stage. Includes Columbia The Gem of the Ocean; Chester; Yankee Doodle; America The Beautiful; and My Country 'Tis of Thee. Dur: 5:45

with Opt. Choir and Strings-Featuring an original descant along with the patriotic favorite My Country 'Tis of Thee this arrangement for band and optional choir provides a fresh and effective setting. Optional string pak also available.

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 Favorites” and “Broadway Favorites ” each arrangement in “Patriotic Favorites” is correlated witha specific 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.

Composed as a tribute to generations of American servicemen and women buried at Arlington National Cemetery near Washington D.C. this powerful and emotional work is a fitting addition to any memorial occasion or patrioticconcert. Offstage trumpetsannounce the opening theme followed by reverent strains and a solemn statement of My Country Tis of Thee. The piece develops and builds gradually reaching a heroic climax with the familiar hymnGod of Our Fathers before returning to aquiet and reflective mood as the offstage trumpets return. Dur: 7:30

Grade 2 - Score and Parts-Refreshing harmonies are the hallmark of this exciting new expression of one of America's best-known and most inspiring themes. Reminiscent of the chorale prelude style this treatment explores a wide range of interesting andunexpected compositional techniques. Everyone will find something to enjoy in this remarkable arrangement. Dur: 3:20

Expert Level (correlates with Book 2 p. 15) This is a masterful arrangement of three of our country's most important and well-known patriotic songs. After a stately opening on Yankee Doodle the lower voices are featured on My Country 'Tis of Thee. America The Beautiful brings it to an emotionally charged finish.

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.

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).

Here is a march style arrangement that combines the patriotic classics My Country 'Tis of Thee and America The Beautiful. Eric Osterling's solid arrangement is easy to learn and will sound great with beginning bands.