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Patriotic & Service Songs | Easy / Medium-Easy
Patriotic &
Service Songs
Easy
A Veterans Salute—Tom Tucker. An
original melody portrays strength and
importance to honor those who have
served in the armed forces. Accompanying
this stirring music is a speech and a
slideshow that can be projected on a
screen while the band is playing. There
are several downloadable options for your
presentation included with your purchase
– for example, the speech may be read
by a school administrator while the band is
playing with the slideshow projected in the
background. Strengthen the impact of your
tribute with this powerful melody, speech,
and slideshow.
11621995 Band Set & Score . . . E 48.50
America Marching—Andrew Balent.
When you need a Grade 1 or 2 march that
absolutely must work, you naturally turn to
one of the best writers for young players
of all time. Everyone knows the tune to
America, and this will make an ideal opener
for that young band program.
11518858 Band Set & Score . . . E 60.00
America the Beautiful—arr. Carmen
Dragon & Douglas E. Wagner. The rich
musical legacy of Carmen Dragon includes
his iconic arrangement of America, the
Beautiful. This musical feast of color and
nuance is now available in an edition
for younger players and their audiences
to enjoy. All the majestic beauty and
awesome grandeur of the original is
preserved in this fresh scoring, with
appropriate accommodations made for less
experienced musicians. A stunning addition
to the young band repertoire!
10355649 Band Set & Score . . . E 62.00
Armed Forces on Parade (A Service
Medley)—arr. Andrew Balent. Here is a
striking medley, in march tempo, of tunes
associated with the Armed Services.
Included are: Anchors Aweigh; The Caisson
Song; The Marines' Hymn and The U.S. Air
Force Song. This would be an excellent
addition to any young band library!
2213676 Band Set & Score . . . E 75.00
Armed Forces on Parade (Flex Band)—
arr. Michael Sweeney. Here's a stirring
medley of marches from the United States
armed forces, arranged for any size band.
Includes: The Marines' Hymn, The Caissons
Go Rolling Along and Anchors Aweigh.
10034376 Band Set & Score . . . E 60.00
Armed Forces Service Songs—arr. Tom
Tucker. Honor our veterans with a musical
salute featuring the iconic service anthems
Semper Paratus (Coast Guard); The U.S.
Air Force Song; Anchors Aweigh (Navy);
The Marines' Hymn and The Army Goes
Rolling Along. Tailored for young bands,
this arrangement is ideal for middle school
and high school performers. The instrument
ranges and rhythms have been thoughtfully
designed to be accessible, allowing aspiring
musicians to showcase their talent while
paying homage to those who have served
our nation.
11582783 Band Set & Score . . . E 54.75
Call to the Heroes (Flexible Instrumen-
tation)—Chris M. Bernotas. Inspired by the
heroism of the first responders on 9/11, this
powerful march is a moving tribute – and a
strong choice for a concert opener.
11638921 Band Set & Score -
Flexible Instrumentation
for Winds, String
& Percussion . . . . . . . E 60.00
Fanfare Americana—Randall Standridge.
The sweeping landscapes and sounds
of American classical music serve as the
inspiration for this bold fanfare. Paying
homage to Aaron Copland, this work
balances careful scoring with quartal
harmony and motivic development to
provide a musical experience that is
simultaneously exciting and accessible.
The composer has paid special attention to
range to make sure that your ensemble will
sound its best at your next concert, festival,
or patriotic performance!
11515721 Band Set & Score . . . E 65.00
For Country and Courage—Travis Weller.
A wonderful patriotic medley that features
America as well as the songs from all the
branches of the armed forces played both
separately and simultaneously. Creative
use of shifting tonal centers not only creates
a great harmonic effect but also allows the
players the chance to practice accidentals
as well as learn and reinforce new fingerings
and slide positions – all while remaining very
playable by the young concert band. Perfect
for a spring or summer concert or patriotic
community event!
11393467 Band Set & Score . . . E 65.00
Heartfelt Gratitude (In Honor of Our
Veterans)—Michael Kamuf. A tribute to
honor our veterans, written for elementary
or middle school concert bands. Bold,
march-like themes alternate with calm,
lyrical passages, introducing dotted-
quarter rhythms and light syncopation at an
approachable level. Clear writing supports
steady pulse, balance, and expressive
contrast. A strong choice for programs
seeking an original patriotic work that is just
as effective in a traditional concert setting as
it is at a patriotic event.
11680826 Band Set & Score . . . E 60.00
I Vow to Thee, My Country (Flex Band
with optional vocal)—Gustav Holst/arr.
Paul Murtha. Using the familiar chorale
melody from Jupiter, this stately hymn is
particularly popular throughout the United
Kingdom and a favorite of the royal family.
Here's a setting for flexible instrumentation
which also includes an optional part for
unison voices.
11517361 Band Set & Score . . . E 60.00
The Star-Spangled Banner—arr. Mark
Williams. Your band will enjoy this fresh
new treatment of the United States
National Anthem. Mark Williams' inventive
arrangement is traditional enough for any
situation, and includes a short ending for
audience sing-alongs, as well as a dramatic
extended ending for concert performances.
This arrangement should be in every band's
library, and will be used year after year!
Highly recommended!
2398311 Band Set & Score . . . E 49.00
Stars and Sousa Forever (A March
King" Medley")—John Philip Sousa/
arr. Timothy Loest. Classic American
march style anchors this easy concert
band medley pairing authentic Sousa
character with clear, student-friendly
writing. Familiar strains from The
Thunderer; Manhattan Beach and The
Stars and Stripes Forever are connected
by traditional percussion roll-offs that
reinforce style, phrasing, and articulation.
Rhythms remain accessible while
exposing players to countermelodies
and dynamic contrast typical of a Sousa
march. A practical choice for teaching
march fundamentals while programming
a patriotic or celebratory performance.
11680863 Band Set & Score . . . E 65.00
Uncle Sam's Jam—arr. Nolan Schmit.
This flexible work can be played by concert
band, string orchestra, or full orchestra.
Audiences will be energized when hearing
Yankee Doodle and You're a Grand Old
Flag in this fun and flexible setting in F
major. For a full orchestra setting, the
string orchestra set (1157329) must be
purchased along with this concert band
set. Correlated with Tradition of Excellence
Book 2, page 8.
11569937 Band Set & Score . . . E 70.00
Patriotic &
Service Songs
Medium-Easy
...for Spacious Skies—Samuel Ward/arr.
Ethan Wagoner. Drawing inspiration from the
iconic American patriotic song, this dynamic
and stirring piece takes the familiar melody
of America the Beautiful and transforms it
into a captivating fanfare marked by unique
harmonies and dynamic shifts in mood and
texture. This fresh perspective on the well-
known melody pays homage to the beauty
of the American landscape while providing
a platform for young musicians to showcase
their developing skills in a vibrant and
expressive setting.
11572078 Band Set & Score . .ME 80.00
An American Celebration (featuring Taps;
America; and America, the Beautiful)
—arr. Patrick Roszell. Combining Taps;
America (My Country 'Tis of Thee) and
America, the Beautiful, this wonderful and
cinematically scored tribute to our beloved
country makes a welcome addition to your
Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Fourth of July,
or spring concert program. (2:55)
11616396 Band Set & Score . .ME 65.00
Armed Forces The Pride of America!—
arr. Larry Clark & Greg Gilpin. This is the
definitive patriotic armed forces tribute. It
features the official songs of all five branches
of the Armed Forces, plus The Pledge of
Allegiance and The Star-Spangled Banner,
with optional audience participation. It even
includes parts of Sousa marches as interludes!
(The U. S. Army song is the original The
Caissons Go Rolling Along version.) This
version can be performed as Concert Band
with or without Strings, and with piano,
SATB, SAB, Two-part, or Men's Chorus.
Reproducible string parts are included.
10011605 Band Set & Score w/
opt. String Parts. . .ME 120.00
New Patriotic Arrangements
for Low Brass
Songs of
America for
Low Brass
arr. Chris Sharp. Over 30
popular patriotic selections
arranged for low brass quartet
and percussion. The flexible
instrumentation allows for any group of four players, with parts available
in treble clef as well. A great resource to have on hand for patriotic events
and ceremonies when you need some quick-to-learn chamber music.
11679181 Low Brass Quartet Basic Set -
4 Bass Clef Books, Drums, Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
11679182 Low Brass Quartet Complete Set -
8 Bass Clef Books, Drums, Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 85.00
