Judith Clurman Choral Series-In 1814 Francis Scott Key (1779-1843) wrote new words for a well-known drinking song by John Stafford Smith (1750-1836) 'To Anacreon in Heaven' to celebrate America's recent victory over the British. In 1931 Congress passeda law proclaiming 'The Star Spangled Banner' to be the national anthem of the United States.This arrangement by Doug Katsaros was first performed at the Macy's 4th July Fireworks Spectacular onNBC television July 4th 2014. The performers were soloist Idina Menzel Judith Clurman's Essential Voices USA and Sherrie Maricle's Dive Jazz Orchestra. The recording of that performance has been added to the permanent archivesat F. McHenry in Balitmore MD.Text (Defence of Fort M'Henry by Francis Scott Key):O! say can you see by the dawn's early light What so proudly we hail'd at the twilight's last gleaming?Whose broadstripes and bright stars through the perilous fight O'er the ramparts we watch'd were so gallantly streaming And the rockets' red glare the bombs bursting in air Gave proof through the night that our flag was stillthere-O! say does that star-spangled banner yet waveO'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

from Early America-Music performed by bands of the Civil War era often included familiar airs and patriotic tunes. Included in this rousing medley is an early treatment of The Star-Spangled Banner (which wasn't recognized as the official national anthem until 1931). Also included is Yankee Doodle Washington's March and Columbia the Gem of the Ocean.

Play-Along Solo for Alto Saxophone-Warren's great arrangement of the national anthem will knock you out! It's become a popular mainstay at NBA games including the All Star game. This exciting new sheet/CD pack provides alto sax players with a transcription and aplay-along CD by Wiegratz that includes a full-band demonstration backing tracks only and a saxophone solo only.

2014 marks the 200th anniversary of the writing of Francis Scott Key's piece that became our National Anthem. Tim Sharp Executive Director of ACDA saw an opportunity for choirs all across America to stand together in harmony and celebration. His arrangement is based on the improvisation performed by Rachmaninoff an American citizen and can be sung a cappella or accompanied (see NMK1001/HL00125145) from National Music Publishers.

2014 marks the 200th anniversary of the writing of Francis Scott Key's piece that became our National Anthem. Tim Sharp Executive Director of ACDA saw an opportunity for choirs all across America to stand together in harmony and celebration. His arrangement is based on the improvisation performed by Rachmaninoff an American citizen and can be sung a cappella or accompanied (see NMK1001/HL00125145) from National Music Publishers.

2014 marks the 200th anniversary of the writing of Francis Scott Key's piece that became our National Anthem. Tim Sharp Executive Director of ACDA saw an opportunity for choirs all across America to stand together in harmony and celebration. His arrangement is based on the improvisation performed by Rachmaninoff an American citizen and can be sung a cappella or accompanied (see NMK1001/HL00125145) from National Music Publishers.

This upper-voice version of Sargent's popular SATB arrangement of the US national anthem may be performed on its own or in combination with the original SATB score. The Vocal lines are simple and homophonic making the arrangement accessible to singers of all ages and abilities.

The exhilarating arrangement of our National Anthem as sung by Whitney Houston at Super Bowl '91! Whitney's arranger John Clayton Jr. has adapted his contemporary orchestral score for choir and band. Available: SATB SAB 2-Part Concert Band. Performance Time: Approx. 2:15.

The exhilarating arrangement of our National Anthem as sung by Whitney Houston at Super Bowl '91! Whitney's arranger John Clayton Jr. has adapted his contemporary orchestral score for choir and band. Available: SATB SAB 2-Part Concert Band. Performance Time: Approx. 2:15.

Written for the 2000 Texas All-State Choir this distinctive setting of America's national anthem is an excellent choice for many performance and civic events. Available: SATB a cappella SSAA a cappella TTBB a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. 1:50.

No one writes more exquisitely patriotic music than James L. Hosay the former head arranger for ?Pershing?s Own? United States Army Band in Washington D.C. Dedicated to the memory of Mr. Hosay?s mentor Dr. Sydney Berg this moving symphonic setting of THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER is a rich and compelling way to bring a your concert to a close. Of course it works equally well anywhere the National Anthem would be appropriate for performance.The unusual 4/4 meter setting with artfully crafted reharmonizations and lush counterpoint gives each listener cause to reflect on the importance and meaning of this melody to patriotic Americans everywhere.Inspired!

Paul Lavender makes special use of Series One's unique scoring to insure sucess in this solid setting of the National Anthem. Grade 2