A contemporary classic! AMERICAN IN PARIS SUITE, AN Basic Library
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George Gershwin/arr. Whitney
ALFRED PUBLISHING
Medium-Advanced
Don't miss this one! Gershwin's original suite,
some 17 minutes in length, is often too cumbersome to program. This
version, edited and condensed down to 7 minutes, is your solution! Staying
true to the original, it's a wonderful display of Gershwin's rich and evocative
orchestral writing. Recommended for mature school orchestras and community
orchestras!
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 US military ensembles.