Armed Forces - The Pride of America!

Choral arr. GREG GILPIN — Band arr. LARRY CLARK

“Always Ready” Words and Music by Captain Francis Saltus Van Boskerck “Anchors Away” by Capt. Alfred H. Miles and Charles Zimmerman “The Caisson Song” by Edmond L. Gruber “The Marine's Hymn” Words by Henry C. Davis, Music Traditional “The Star Spangled Banner” Words by Francis Scott Key, Music by John Stafford Smith “The U.S. Airforce” by Robert Crawford Here is the definitive version of a patriotic musical armed forces tribute. With the official songs from all five service branches of the armed forces in addition to the Pledge of Allegiance and the Star Spangled Banner; Armed Forces - The Pride of America! most certainly speaks to everyone who is proud to be an American. Beautifully woven together with classic march melodies, this arrangement even invited audience participation. All parts are written to be easily performed, requiring little rehearsal or preparation to create a thrilling concert experience. Designed to be presented independently by band, orchestra and chorus in any voicing, all versions of this medley can also be performed together. Concerts including instrumental ensembles and chorus always create dramatic results, but all combinations of this work will be an excellent addition to your patriotic program. 1-01 Armed Forces The Pride of America!.mp3 Level: High School / College / Community Choirs - Moderately Easy CM8973 - SATB Voices with Keyboard or Concert Band or Orchestra $1.95 CM8974 - SAB Voices with Keyboard or Concert Band or Orchestra $1.95 CM8975 - Two-part Treble Voices with Keyboard or Concert Band or Orchestra $1.95 CM8976 - TTBB Voices with Keyboard or Concert Band or Orchestra $1.95 CPS61 - Concert Band or Orchestra. Can be played without chorus or used as an accompaniment for the chorus $75.00

America, the Beautiful

Arranged by DARMON MEADER, Music by Samuel A. Ward, Words by Katherine Lee Bates; DARMON MEADER CHORAL SERIES

Reflective and stately, Darmon Meader arranges this classic in the tone intended by Katherine Lee Bates as she penned the words to this prayer for our country. Intricate voicings and lush vocal jazz harmonies make this uniquely “Meader”. 1-02 America the Beautiful.mp3 Level: High School / College / Community / Vocal Jazz / Show Choirs - Moderately A CM8968 - SATB Voices, a cappella $1.60