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PATRIOTIC SELECTIONS
America, the Beautiful—Samuel Ward/arr. Derric Johnson.
Sumptuous jazz-inspired harmonies lace this a cappella arrangement of a
favorite patriotic song. The familiar melody and traditional harmonization
remain, but the divisi harmonies bring a freshness and vitality that is sure to
inspire. This is the signature arrangement of The Voices of Liberty, appearing
in Disney's Epcot theme park, and now available for choirs everywhere.
11393057 SATB divisi, or SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.75
An Americana Suite—Ken Berg. This rousing medley combining
America the Beautiful; My Country 'Tis of Thee and The Battle Hymn
of the Republic speaks to patriotism and appreciation of our national
heritage. Conservative ranges in each voice part and solid, straightforward
harmonic writing make this accessible to choirs of all ages. Sing with the
accompaniment track or full orchestration - an ideal closing selection.
11417448 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
11417449 Orchestration CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 65.00
Battle Hymn of the Republic—William Steffe/arr. Peter Wilhousky.
The Wilhousky setting of this 19th-century hymn is possibly the most heartfelt
musical pronouncement of American patriotism. Divisi sections in all parts
are accessible and still richly expressive with harmonic colors and sweeping
dynamic contrasts. Emotional and highly effective, it is a truly magnificent
setting that may be performed with band or orchestral accompaniment. It's
also the one chosen most often by U.S. military ensembles.
245076 SSAATTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
244897 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
258038 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 100.00
6402549 Instrumental Score for Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15.00
945436 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110.00
The Folded Flag—Joseph M. Martin.
A poignant solo opens this inspiring anthem, which slowly builds as it presents
three moments with the flag, moving from the hands of grief to soaring into
the hearts of the future. The music has a cinematic scope, honoring one who
has given the "last full measure of devotion."
11199242 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.35
11393939 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.35
11199243 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.99
God Bless America—arr. Joseph Martin.
This is truly a song that needs no introduction. Quoting America the Beautiful,
this stunning arrangement of the Irving Berlin standard begins with a
flourish before settling into the seldom-heard verse. Gradually building to a
magnificent finale, it will fill your performance space with glorious sound and
inspire your singers and listeners with profound emotion.
10340353 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50
10953945 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50
10418074 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50
10340355 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 29.99
10953946E Instrumental Parts Brass/Percussion ePrint . . . . . . . . .M 35.00
10953947E Full Orchestration ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
Homeland—Gustav Holst/arr. Z. Randall Stroope. "Homeland, the
country that I love, hold out your arms to me. I strive for you, and give you
the best I hope to be." This soaring melody, Jupiter from "The Planets," is
presented with all the emotion and majesty that it deserves.
3231057 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.10
3230505 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.10
10034323 TBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.10
8058295 Instrumental Parts Brass & Percussion/SATB Voices . . . . .45.00
10078019 Instrumental Parts Brass & Percussion/SSA Voices . . . . . .45.00
10078020 Instrumental Parts Brass & Percussion/TTB Voices. . . . . . .45.00
11167008 Instrumental Parts Wind Ensemble/SATB Voices . . . . . . . .75.00
I Hear America Singing—Andre J. Thomas. This dynamite selection
quotes the spiritual Walk Together, Children and offers driving rhythmic
excitement straight through to its exuberant conclusion! A superb choice for
concert, festival, or patriotic programs for singers of all ages.
1873785 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
3303186 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
3294820 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
10513109 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
10810602 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
3303187 Concert Band Wind Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39.95
3302370 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69.95
Lift Every Voice and Sing—
J. Rosamond Johnson/arr. Rollo Dilworth. This beloved anthem of the civil
rights movement retains its gospel flavor in this accessible arrangement. With
simple harmonies, it is appropriate for use by most choirs. A supportive piano
accompaniment completes the authentic feel of this rousing selection.
11398067 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
11398068 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
11001656 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
Lift Every Voice and Sing—
J. Rosamond Johnson/arr. Roland Carter.
Roland Carter's arrangement is the absolute standard for this classic anthem
of the civil rights movement, which has also become known as the unofficial
Black American National Anthem. James Weldon Johnson's text rings loud
and clear in this choral setting for mixed divisi choir and piano, expressing
all the emotion and determination of the lyrics along with the artistry of the
setting. Amazing!
11316577 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.00
My Country, 'Tis of Thee—arr. Jonathan Reid.
This patriotic offering is perfect for your middle school or high school choir!
With some rhythmic variation and phrase extensions, this arrangement
provides freshness while staying true to the original melody.
11410893 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
Sing a Song of Peace
(A partner song with This Is My Country)—Jill Gallina.
This gentle original song offers a plea for peace in our world. It partners
cleverly with the patriotic favorite This Is My Country by Don Raye and
Al Jacobs to create a simple harmonic texture that is easy to sing and
inspiring to perform.
11412903 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.25
11412905 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.25
Song for the Unsung Hero—Pamela & Joseph Martin.
Of the compositions written in the aftermath of the attacks of 9/11, none is
more compelling and deeply moving than this stunning tribute to all those who
serve and protect. Joe Martin's rich melody is bathed in emotion and gratitude
to the heroes who "lay their dreams aside, choosing honor more than glory."
When the music climbs a mountainous crescendo to reveal the strains of My
Country 'Tis of Thee, the effect is just an overpowering statement of patriotism
and national pride. This is a musical tapestry that aspires to the inexpressible
feelings of a nation and its people.
3296194 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
10009364 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
10009365 Two-Part or SA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
10276656 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
3296584 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.99
10276659 Orchestration CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
The Star-Spangled Banner—arr. Russell Robinson.
This full-sounding, no-frills a cappella setting of our national anthem will
come in handy on many occasions for years to come. A very practical,
straightforward arrangement that will be easy to prepare and inspiring to
perform! This is a must in every choral library! Perform a cappella, or with
piano accompaniment for the two-part voicing, or combine any voicing
with the band arrangement for a grand presentation of your choirs and
band together.
3083938 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 1.85
3298199 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 1.90
3304346 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 1.75
3282738 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
3195641 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
10907773 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27.99
10844298 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57.00
The Star-Spangled Banner—arr. Donald Moore.
Scored in the key of B-flat for developing a cappella voices, with optional
baritone notes, this straightforward setting of our national anthem will come in
handy throughout the year.
10065774 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 1.75
This Is My Country—Al Jacobs & Don Raye/arr. Cristi Cary Miller.
This familiar patriotic song from 1940 has a folky and nostalgic quality. The
flexible arrangement offers cued note options in the three-part mixed version
to expand the harmony by adding basses. It's a great choice for patriotic
concerts or as a festival choir closing selection.
11416109 Three-Part Mixed opt. SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.30
11416105 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.30
We Shall Overcome—arr. Rollo Dilworth.
A prominent theme song in the early days of the civil rights movement, this
was often referenced in the speeches of Martin Luther King. The day after his
funeral, Blacks and Whites held hands in the streets of Atlanta and sang this
anthem of unity and social justice.
11385856 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
11385854 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
