The United States Army Field Band proudly presents the second in a series of concert band recordings honoring the lives and music of individuals who have made significant contributions to the band repertoire and to music education. Designed primarily as educational resources, these recordings are painstakingly researched to authenticate standard performance practices and to reflect the original intent of the composers. The biographical information, detailed program notes, and historical photographs are included to provide music educators and their students with insight into the compositions which they hear and perform. This compact disc was recorded in August 1999 at Devers Hall, Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, using multi-track digital equipment. Its release coincides with the centenary celebration of Aaron Copland's birth, allowing educators to use it as a reference in preparing for their own concert programs in the year 2000.

The Heritage of John Philip Sousa, Vol. 9

The Heritage of John Philip Sousa, Vol. 3

The Heritage of John Philip Sousa, Vol. 8

The Heritage of John Philip Sousa, Vol. 7

The Heritage of John Philip Sousa, Vol. 4

The Heritage of John Philip Sousa, Vol. 1

The Heritage of John Philip Sousa, Vol. 6

Transcriptions of orchestral masterworks form the core of the wind band repertoire. This disc features the gifted musicians of The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” performing some of the greatest orchestral works of the early 20th century. The band first plays three of Elgar’s famous Pomp and Circumstance marches. Stravinsky’s timeless Firebird suite showcases the virtuosity of the performers and the genius of Stravinsky himself. The album concludes with Respighi’s The Pines of Rome.

In the program booklet for this CD, it says: "The American dream has been challenged throughout history. On August 24, 1814, the British attacked Washington, DC and burned the White House. On December 7, 1941, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. Most recently, on September 11, 2001, terrorists attacked the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Throughout all these attacks, American has prevailed. The dream goes on. This album is dedicated to the men and women who gave their lives so that we can be free. The dream goes on." If your customer is looking for a new CD that has all the most patriotic melodies gathered in one place, in great performances and terrific sound, then this is the disc you are looking for.

PRESIDENT'S OWN UNITED STATES MARINE BAND: Symphonic Dances

Tracks:
1 Rocky Top (Boudleaux/Bryant)  2:53
2 City of New Orleans (Williamson)  4:55
3 Down in the Boondocks (South)  3:13
4 Sweet Baby James (Taylor)  3:52
5 Hey Good Lookin' (Williams)  3:37
6 High on a Mountaintop (Reed)  3:49
7 I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry (Williams)  3:15
8 Little Whitewashed Chimney (Clifton)  2:30
9 Big Spike Hammer (Osborne/Goble)  2:43
10 Good Woman's Love (Coben)  3:13
11 I've Waited as Long as I Can (Brown, Jr.)  2:59
12 Heart of Caroline (Taylor)  2:38
13 King of Broken Hearts (Lauderdale)  3:10
14 Oh Lonesome Me (Gibson)  2:41
15 Sugarland Run (Arneson)  2:08
16 Every Time it Snows (Taylor)  3:24
17 Prisoner's Song (Guy Massey)  3:46
18 I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) (Reid/Ried)  2:49

UNITED STATES ARMY FIELD BAND: Strength of the Nation

PRESIDENT'S OWN UNITED STATES MARINE BAND: Original Sousa, V

If you only have in your store one version of Sousa marches, this new Altissimo CD should be it. Nobody on earth plays these marches like the United States Marine Band - "The President's Own." As an added bonus, there is a performance of the Washington Post March from 1890 which features Sousa himself conducting his own band. The recording also captures a wonderful brass band sound. Let's face it, Sousa wrote some of the most infectious tunes of any composer who ever lived.