Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Crash Cymbals, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute 1, Flute 2, Glockenspiel, Horn 1, Horn 2, Horn 3, Horn 4, Mallet Percussion, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Piccolo and more. - Grade 4

SKU: CF.SPS73

Composed by John Stafford Smith. Arranged by Sean O'Loughlin. SWS FS. Carl Fischer Symphonic Performance Series. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 1+4+4+2+4+4+4+2+2+2+2+2+2+3+3+3+2+2+2+2+3+3+3+2+3+4+1+1+2+3+12 pages. Duration 1 minute, 48 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #SPS73. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.SPS73).

ISBN 9781491147689. UPC: 680160905188. 9 x 12 inches. Key: Bb major.

Composer/arranger Sean O'Loughlin has provided a refreshing new setting of our National Anthem. It was originally written for orchestral brass and percussion and has been performed at both MLB and NBA events. The arrangement begins with a bold fanfare to set the tone, but also to provide the motive glue to hold the arrangement together and create something unique. Creative harmonic usage and colorful orchestration really make this version stand out from the rest.
There have been many great arrangements of our National Anthem throughout the years . The responsibility of creating one that truly brought something new to the mix was very daunting . I was fortunate enough to get an opportunity to write this version for the Oregon Symphony Brass Section to perform at the Portland Trail Blazers NBA games . Subsequent performances have occurred with the Baltimore Symphony at the Baltimore Orioles MLB games . At this time, it is my supreme honor to adapt this for the advanced concert band .In bringing something new, I decided to start with a bold fanfare to set the tone for this great music . Introducing some more dissonant harmonies also created a more intense feel .The first stanza includes a flowing counter line in the horns and alto saxophones . The trumpets interject some flourishes on the second pass to further the intensity . These flourishes continue “ . . . when the rockets red glare!” The final push at m . 29 is colored with pulsating 16th notes in the woodwinds that lead to some dramatic harmony at the fermata in m . 32 . The opening fanfare then returns to let everyone know that it's time to “Play ball!”.

Grade 3

SKU: CL.012-3410-01

A Symphonic Portrait. Concert Band. Heritage of the March Series. Audio recording available separately (items CL.WFR337 & CL.WFR343). Extra full score. Composed 2005. Duration 1 minute, 50 seconds. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-3410-01. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-3410-01).

From the powerful opening statement to the full and glorious ending, this new and spectacular rendition of our national anthem will captivate your audience's attention right from the very start. A solid approach to scoring allows this creative setting to be highly suitable for all occasions. In addition, the optional parts for both full choir and organ make this arrangement of our nation's song a special choice for that district band and choir festival. Incredibly satisfying and strongly recommended!

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Full-sized concert band editions of the greatest marches of all time. Each has been faithfully re-scored to accommodate modern instrumentation and incorporate performance practices of classic march style

Grade 3

SKU: CL.012-4641-00

Arranged by Huckeby. Concert Band. Concert Band Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR395). Score and set of parts. Composed 2018. Duration 2 minutes, 10 seconds. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-4641-00. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-4641-00).

Ed Huckeby’s concert setting of the National Anthem is bold, creative, and filled with patriotic energy. Using an imaginative mixture of 3/4 and 4/4, the rhythms and harmonies are always respectful to the original melody, yet distinctly fresh and innovative. An optional vocal/choral part is included. This arrangement is destined to become an absolute standard favorite for your ensemble members and audience. Stunning!

By Carolyn Bremer. Concert band/stage band. Carl Fischer Performance Series - Medium Band. Classical. Level: Medium Band. Score and Audio CD. 46 pages. Published by Carl Fischer.

Band Concert Band - Grade 2

SKU: CF.YPS189

Composed by Joseph Compello. SWS FS. Carl Fischer Young Performance Series. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 8+2+4+4+2+2+5+2+2+4+4+4+6+3+2+3+1+1+4+1+16 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 35 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #YPS189. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YPS189).

ISBN 9781491147412. UPC: 680160904914. 9 x 12 inches. Key: Eb major.

The march Defenders Day is named for the legal holiday in Maryland which commemorates the successful defense of the city of Baltimore on September 12, 1814 from an invading British force during the War of 1812. This event would lead to the writing of the United States of America's national anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner. The form and style follow the standard American march format and is perfect for festival performance.