Not only is this work a fine piece of original writing, but it also fits the need for a patriotic program number. James Curnow has incorporated his own thematic material intertwined with fragments of America, The Beautiful. The finale is a grandiose section that incorporates both themes.

You'll bring the house down when you close with this spectacular new setting! This new treatment of this American patriotic classic is well crafted to be playable as well as stirring. There's an optional choir part that when used will lift the ending to an even higher level.

One of our most popular patriotic songs. Written as an encore for concert programs, this arrangement can also be performed for various functions, both general and patriotic. The final part of the setting can be performed as a singalong with choir or audience participation.

With dignified majesty, the sweep of America the Beautiful pays tribute to our great nation. This is skillful and dramatic scoring for young bands. Now even young or less experienced players can experience the joys of this patriotic offering.

This is an excellent patriotic number for young musicians! For band alone it is a superb selection, and it may also be combined with optional two-part chorus, which includes a spoken "Pledge Of Allegiance," for an unusually effective presentation!

In all probability the most dramatic setting of a patriotic work ever written, this incredibly spine-chilling arrangement by Carmen Dragon belongs in every good band library!

Documentarian Ken Burns has created another masterpiece with his PBS series on World War II entitled "The War." Here is the moving anthem featured throughout the series in a touching setting for band.

Stir the patriotic fervor in your audience by featuring choir and band, or band alone in this seven-minute medley of inspiring American melodies! Composed with a variety of performance options for young musicians, this makes a perfect venue for combining forces from upper elementary through high school levels. Opening with America The Beautiful, the medley moves through When Johnny Comes Marching Home; Yankee Doodle; Yankee Doodle Dandy; Battle Hymn Of The Republic and You're A Grand Old Flag before culminating in the final chorus of America. Perfect as a closer for concerts or community events throughout the year!

A mainstay of the concert repertoire and a popular choice for contests and festivals. Featured in the medley are: Listen To The Mocking Bird; Dixieland; Camptown Races; John Brown's Body; Dixie; Battle Cry Of Freedom; Maryland, My Maryland; When Johnny Comes Marching Home; Just Before The Battle, Mother; Marching Through Georgia; The Yellow Rose Of Texas and Battle Hymn Of The Republic.

This dynamic concert opener takes the normally hymn-like strains of America (My Country 'Tis of Thee) and incorporates it into a fast and energetic fanfare. The actual melody is stated only once in its entirety. Many liberties are taken with both melodic and harmonic elements of the original, making a breathtaking presentation!