Concert Band Concert Band - Grade 2.5 SKU: FJ.B1271S
America, The Beautiful. Composed by Samuel Ward. Arranged by Chris Sharp. Concert Band. FJH Young Band. Patriotic. Score. Duration 2:40. The FJH Music Company Inc #98-B1271S. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc (FJ.B1271S). English.
This reverent homage to America, the Beautiful features interesting harmonic language in a setting easily handled by younger groups. Alternating choirs of instruments provide multiple color changes, and percussion is used throughout for added sparkle. This moving patriotic tribute is a perfect selection for directors who have been looking for a sensitive treatment at an easy level.
About FJH Young Band
Appropriate for middle school and smaller high school groups. Second clarinets usually stay below the break. Parts are written with more independence, and instrumentation increases slightly. There is still adequate doubling in the lower voices. Grades 2 - 2.5