John Williams’ arrangement of the Star-Spangled Banner sets the stage for this collection of American works for wind band spanning 100 years. Featuring traditional compositions from the likes of George Gershwin, Howard Hanson, Robert Russell Bennett and John Philip Sousa, as well as contemporary works from the younger generation of American composers, this release will appeal to both the wind band enthusiast and the general music lover.
Smith, John Stafford
Williams, John - Arranger
The Star-Spangled Banner (arr. J. Williams for wind band)
1 The Star-Spangled Banner 03:17
Jenkins, Joseph Willcox
American Overture
2 American Overture 04:54
Hanson, Howard
Boyd, John P. - Arranger
Merry Mount Suite (arr. J. Boyd for wind band)
3 I. Overture 03:05
4 II. Children's Dance 01:57
5 III. Love Duet 05:05
6 IV. Prelude to Act II and Maypole Dances 07:20
Gershwin, George
Hunsberger, Donald - Arranger
Rhapsody in Blue (arr. D. Hunsberger for piano and wind ensemble)
7 Rhapsody in Blue (arr. D. Hunsberger for piano and wind ensemble) 18:03
Tucker, Christopher
Ceremonial Fanfare (on a Theme of Remembrance)
8 Ceremonial Fanfare (on a Theme of Remembrance) 01:44
Bryant, Steven
Radiant Joy
9 Radiant Joy 05:24
Bennett, Robert Russell
Suite of Old American Dances
10 I. Cake Walk 04:12
11 II. Schottische 03:07
12 III. Western One-Step 03:41
13 IV. Wallflower Waltz 03:42
14 V. Rag 03:56
Sousa, John Philip
The Washington Post March
15 The Washington Post March 02:4
