Grade 3 SKU: CL.012-3145-01
America The Beautiful. Composed by Ward-Bates. Arranged by Barker. Concert Band. Classics Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR318). Extra full score. Composed 2001. Duration 2 minutes, 52 seconds. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-3145-01. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-3145-01). A brand new and very impressive arrangement of America The Beautiful that gives the patented Warren Barker treatment to this classic patriotic melody. Also includes an optional vocal part to allow it to be used by a vocal soloist or group. Starting softly, it builds to a strong, lush and vigorous ending that is sure to impress. A superb arrangement!
About C.L. Barnhouse Classics Series
Under the editorial supervision of Dr. Alfred Reed, these classics from master composers have been adapted and arranged for concert band. A perfect way to acquaint concert band performers and audiences with some of the greatest classical music of all time!
