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Patriotic & Service Songs | Medium / Medium-Advanced & Advanced
God Bless America—Irving Berlin/
arr. Chris Sharp. Patriotic character and
heroic harmonies shape this concert band
arrangement highlighted by fanfare-like
figures and bold flourishes. The verse is
passed through tenor voices and woodwinds
before the familiar chorus unfolds across the
ensemble, gradually expanding to full-band
sonority. A transition leads to a triumphant,
key-changed final chorus, with the option
for an audience sing-along or a featured
vocalist. Flexible percussion scoring and
optional electric bass allow the performance
to be tailored to available instrumentation. A
strong choice for high school patriotic events
or ceremonies.
11683644 Band Set & Score . . . M 75.00
Guardians of the Golden Star (Symphonic
March)—Timothy Loest. Honoring fallen
service members and the families they
leave behind, this symphonic march tells a
meaningful story. The title references Gold
Star families who have lost family members
serving in the armed forces. This musical
tribute is built on a driving rhythmic motif,
bold melodies, and quotes of famous bugle
calls. Light sixteenth-note figures add motion
and some light technical demands while
remaining accessible to high school players.
A meaningful selection for traditional or
patriotic concerts that combines musical
discipline with remembrance, encouraging
students to perform with focus, respect, and
expressive intent.
11680825 Band Set & Score . . . M 85.00
Potomac (Overture)—John Wasson.
Bold, sweeping gestures fill this concert
band overture inspired by a nighttime
view of the Potomac River. Brass
fanfares establish confidence before
giving way to music that balances high
energy with expressive lyricism. The clear
dramatic arc makes it an effective opener
and a strong choice when showcasing
contrast, color, and orchestral breadth in
a compact, engaging work.
11683733 Band Set & Score . . . M 60.00
Salute to the Armed Services—arr.
Jeremy S. Martin. This updated medley
honors the branches of the U.S. military with
a collection of service songs, including the
recently added Semper Supra for the U.S.
Space Force. This arrangement features
fuller scoring and increased technical
demands while delivering a ceremonial
character for each service song, with
percussion-only interludes that allow you to
customize the song order if necessary. This
work provides an ideal opportunity to honor
veterans and their families in concert.
11687469 Band Set & Score . . M 110.00
The Star-Spangled Banner—arr. Jack
Stamp. Set in a symphonic rather than a
march style and with some surprising and
effective harmonic twists, this is a very
refreshing treatment of our national anthem!
2472648 Band Set & Score . . . M 90.00
Thoughts of America—Jonathan Oliver.
A patriotic arc unfolds in this medium-
level concert band work weaving material
from America, the Beautiful and The
Star-Spangled Banner into a unified
overture. Calm, reflective passages
balance triumphant and heroic moments
as the familiar themes are transformed
and combined. A solid high school concert
choice for patriotic programs or ceremonial
events that call for dignity, strength, and
recognizable American melodies presented
with care.
11684426 Band Set & Score . . . M 60.00
Washington Monument (Concert March)
—John Wasson. A stately march with
heroic character makes this concert band
work well suited to both patriotic events and
traditional concerts. Bold melodies pass
between woodwinds and brass, while a
lyrical middle highlights musical contrast
and clarity. A dependable high school
selection that delivers confidence and a
satisfying march for any performance.
11684610 Band Set & Score . . . M 60.00
Patriotic &
Service Songs
Medium-Advanced
and Advanced
De Oppresso Liber—Paul Murtha. A
heroic and triumphant work commissioned
in honor of the U.S Army's 250th birthday
and the U.S. Special Forces. Opening
with glorious brass fanfares and dazzling
woodwind lines, a reflective and reverent
theme of remembrance emerges before
transitioning back to a soaring closing
of hope and glory. The hybrid edition
includes a printed score and access to
digital parts.
11640126 Band Set & Score . . A 125.00
Eternal Flame—Brian Balmages.
This thrilling and majestic overture
pays homage to the only eternal flame
memorial in the United States dedicated
to Medal of Honor recipients. Subtle nods
to America remind the listener of the
incredible sacrifices made by these brave
individuals. While the piece is not overtly
patriotic, the Olympic-style fanfares and
stately themes make it more than suitable
for such an occasion. (5:40)
11568593 Band Set & Score . . A 100.00
Everyday Heroes—Nathan Hervey. A
cinematic tribute to front-line protectors
– military, police, firefighters, EMTs – this
piece blends bold themes with lyrical
reflection. Rich harmonies and soaring
melodies honor sacrifice and celebrate
courage, making it ideal for concerts or
commemorative events.
11640016 Band Set
& Score . . . . . . . . . .MA 90.00
Fanfare 250—Noah D. Taylor. Powerful
brass writing and shifting meters give this
advanced concert fanfare its bold impact,
making it well suited to America 250
celebrations. Fast articulated bass lines
drive the more dramatic sections, while
flowing woodwind passages offer contrast
without slowing the momentum. The mix of
intensity, color, and frequent time-signature
changes creates a commanding opener for
advanced band programming for patriotic
concerts and events.
11598622 Band Set & Score . . A 100.00
Fanfare for the American Veteran—
Timothy Loest. Pay tribute to veterans with
this powerful and inspiring fanfare. Perfect
for opening any concert, it shines especially
on Veterans Day and Memorial Day. With
bold sounds and a profound sense of honor,
this piece delivers a stirring musical tribute
to those who have served.
11623541 Band Set
& Score . . . . . . . . .MA 120.00
Let Freedom Ring—Ryan Nowlin. Let
Freedom Ring is a stirring fantasy on My
Country, 'Tis of Thee. Weaving familiar
strains of the song into the midst of bravura
brass fanfares and woodwind flourishes,
composer Ryan Nowlin creates a moving
patriotic portrait of the U.S.A., its founders,
and its women and men in uniform.
10523407 Band Set & Score . .MA 90.00
Lexington Triptych—Dwayne S. Milburn.
Celebrating the role of Lexington,
Massachusetts in the founding of the United
States, this suite for band incorporates folk
songs popular in the early years of the nation
in three movements: Fanfare for Revolution;
Ode to Union and March to Liberty. It offers
a meditation on what it means to be an
American and will certainly become a staple
in your library for patriotic events.
11687167 Band Set & Score . .MA 90.00
Revolutionary: Music for Concord 1775—
Andrew Boysen Jr.. A powerful concert work
that commemorates the 250th anniversary
of the opening shots of the American
Revolution, focusing on themes of defiance
and moral courage. Structured in three
large sections, the music steadily increases
tension as the nation is pushed toward war.
Melodic material is drawn from the opening
of Concord Hymn, grounding the piece in its
historical era, and culminates in a forceful
tutti statement. This is a mature choice for
patriotic performances or ceremonies.
11687169 Band Set & Score . .MA 95.00
When Johnny Comes Marching Home—
adapt. Patrick Gilmore/arr. Noah D. Taylor.
Cinematic intensity drives this advanced
band arrangement, with sweeping
woodwind runs setting up powerful brass
fanfares throughout. The scoring moves
confidently between dramatic tension
and bold, triumphant arrivals, creating a
sense of momentum that never lets up.
With its dramatic impact, it stands out as
a commanding opener or closer for an
advanced patriotic concert program.
11625903 Band Set & Score . . A 100.00
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