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A patriotic anthem originally written and published in 1918 for voice and piano at a time when a newfound sense of nationalism swept across the country as the United States became involved in World War One,

This medley contains four classic works by this exceptional American composer and songwriter. Rhapsody in Blue; Fascinating Rhythm; The Man I Love and Somebody to Love

Inspired by the time that Gershwin spent in Paris, this jazz-influenced symphonic poem (or tone poem) evokes the sights and energy of the postwar French capital during the Années

Composed in 1925, this pasodoble is one of the better-known pieces of Spanish music around the world. Pasodobles became very popular with U.S. bands throughout the sixties, and some of them, including this

The opening section is loosely based on the diminished harmonic structure found in 'Round Midnight. The second section is a remembrance of learning how to improvise over a blues progression. It

There are two sections in Celebrate the Music: The A section, Allegro qt. note = 120, begins with an introduction, that includes a fanfare, and is followed by several lyrical melodies that again consist of

A lovely, reflective work written in remembrance of the composer's father. 

A musical homage to the long, lanky, lonely, saddlesore, cattle punchin', calf ropin', hell raisin' heroes of the western prairie, the American cowboy. This 11-minute concert work takes us on a journey to

From Holst's Second Suite in F, this fantasia opens with an alto saxophone solo based on the folk tune Dargason, a 16th-century English dance tune. It continues through several variations

Composed in 1885 by a gifted young cornetist and bandmaster, this is one of the most enduring circus marches, or "screamers." The quick tempo and pounding rhythms evoke the chaos and thundering hooves of

Commissioned and composed for the 40th anniversary of the Wilmette Community Band. The title comes from the name of the Gross Pointe Lighthouse in Evanston, Illinois. The lighthouse was constructed in 1873

In ancient Roman religion, Mars was the god of war. Although the Mars movement is often thought to portray the horrors of mechanized warfare, it was actually completed before the First World War

One of Karl King's most popular marches; excerpts of this march are commonly used in auditions for euphoniums and baritone horns auditioning for a spot in a military band, a university band, brass bands,

One of Sousa's most vigorous marches, it was composed at the request of the mayor of Detroit. Sousa dedicated it to the mayor and the people of Detroit, and for a time was adopted as the official march of

This fiery and powerful overture was composed in the Spring of 2023 in honor of our military service members, who stand guard to protect and defend. Driving eighth notes and fierce percussion create a