•The United States Air Force Academy Stellar Brass is a brass and percussion ensemble and has performed across the nation. Their musical virtuosity spans across performance styles and genres, including everything from arrangements of classical favorites, to original commissions. Fireworks for Brass and Organ features not only the full, rich sound of the brass ensemble, but also the wide-ranging capabilities of the organ. Combined, they can perform works such as the finale from Camille Saint-Saëns’ Symphony No. 3 in C minor, Op. 78, “Organ” and the Hallelujah Chorus, as well as Suite for Organ, Brass Quintet, and Percussion, an original work by composer Craig Phillips. Now, Fireworks for Brass and Organ will be available at a special reduced price! Don’t miss this opportunity to experience this special pairing of instrumental groups in ways both old and new!

Tracks:

DISC 1
1 Adjutant's Call - C.M.T.C. March 2:16     
2 Sound Off, into Trombones Triumphant 0:38     
3 Officer's Center - Officer of the Day March 2:27     
4 Inspection Waltz 3:56   
5 Bugles and Drums 2:22       
6 First Call 0:12     
7 Reveille 0:24   
8 Assembly 0:12     
9 Mess Call 0:14       
10 Attention 0:09       
11 Officers Call 0:10     
12 Drill 0:11     
13 Fatigue 0:14   
14 Carry On 0:08     
15 Recall 0:12     
16 Church 0:38     
17 Adjutant's Call 0:13     
18 Retreat (Solo) 0:25       
19 Retreat 0:29   
20 To the Colors 0:39     
21 Tattoo 0:56   
22 Taps (Solo) 1:01   
23 Taps 0:57     
24 Echo Taps 1:06     
25 Taps with Brass Accompaniment 1:22     
26 First Sergeant's Call 0:09     
27 Charge 0:10     
28 Roast Beef of Old England   0:58     
29 Yankee Doodle   1:23       
30 York Marsch   2:20     
31 President of the United States  0:50   
32 Vice-President of the United States 0:39   
33 Congressional Honors 0:45       
34 4 Ruffles and Flourishes and General's March (arr. F. Kepner) 0:26     
35 3 Ruffles and Flourishes and General's March (arr. F. Kepner) 0:25     
36 2 Ruffles and Flourishes and General's March (arr. F. Kepner) 0:23       
37 1 Ruffle and Flourish and General's March (arr. F. Kepner) 0:22     
38 4 Ruffles and Flourishes and Flag Officer's March (arr. W.H. Santelmann) 0:24     
39 3 Ruffles and Flourishes and Flag Officer's March (arr. W.H. Santelmann) 0:23     
40 2 Ruffles and Flourishes and Flag Officer's March (arr. W.H. Santelmann) 0:20     
41 1 Ruffle and Flourish and Flag Officer's March (arr. W.H. Santelmann) 0:19       
42 1 Ruffle and Flourish - Last 32 of Stars and Stripes Forever 0:39   
43 The Stars and Stripes Forever 0:37     
44 Trio to the National Emblem 1:20   
45 2/4 Drum Cadence 0:42     
46 6/8 Drum Cadence 0:44     
47 The Star Spangled Banner 1:22     
48 The Air Force Song (arr. R.R. Bennett) 0:37     
49 The Air Force Song (arr. J. Wasson) 3:10   
50 The U.S. Air Force Blue March (arr. L. Ludlow) 0:59     
51 Lord Guard and Guide, "The Air Force Hymn" 1:06   
52 Lord Guard and Guide, "The Air Force Hymn" (arr. F. Werle) 1:06     
53 The Air Force Dirge (arr. G. Cray) 5:18         
54 U.S. Army Song (arr. Lake) 0:37     
55 God of Our Fathers 1:31     
56 The U.S. Navy Song (arr. P. Yoder) 0:36       
57 Eternal Father, strong to save, "Melita" (arr. C. Smith) 1:07         
58 The Marines' Hymn (arr. D. Hunsberger) 0:38     
59 The Marines' Hymn (arr. Farmer) 1:28   
60 U.S. Coast Guard Song (arr. W.C. Schoenfeld) 0:36   
61 Armed Services Medley 3:34     
62 The Stars and Stripes Forever 3:26     
63 Gary Owen March (arr. J. McFulton) 2:30     
64 Semper Fidelis 2:46   
65 Heave Ho! My Lads, Heave Ho! 2:11   
66 The Song of the Seabees 3:15 
67 American Legion March 2:17     
68 American Red Cross 2:26     

DISC 2
1 Liberty Fanfare 0:25   
2 Emperata Overture 0:22     
3 Ceremonial Fanfare 0:44       
4 3 Jubilant Fanfares: No. 1. Fanfare Jubilante 0:29     
5 Aloft! 0:28     
6 America The Beautiful (arr. C. Dragon) 3:15     
7 Battle Hymn of the Republic (arr. S. Nestico) 4:33     
8 God Bless America (arr. E. Leidzen) 2:17       
9 My country 'tis of thee, "America" 1:09     
10 This Is My Country (arr. F. Werle) 1:59   
11 God Bless the USA (arr. for wind ensemble) 3:08   
12 Wind Beneath My Wings 3:32     
13 Hero for Today 3:32     
14 The Last Full Measure of Devotion (arr. M. Davis) 5:03   
15 Americans We 2:48     
16 National Emblem 2:58     
17 The Washington Post March 2:38     
18 Chimes of Liberty 3:11     
19 Hail to the Spirit of Liberty 3:31   
20 Hands Across the Sea 2:47     
21 Auld Lang Syne 1:41         
22 Military March No. 1 in D major, Op. 39, "Pomp and Circumstance" (Land of Hope and Glory) (arr. C. Grundman) 5:36   
23 Amazing Grace (arr. W. Walker) 1:38       
24 Amazing Grace (arr. F. Ticheli) 4:43     
25 Eternal Father, strong to save, "Melita" (arr. C. Smith) 1:56     
26 God of Our Fathers 1:31     
27 Nearer my God to Thee (arr. P. Rawlins) 2:42

A historic collection of music that inspired a nation and it's President, all performed by the extraordinary musician's of our nation's military bands, orchestras and ensembles with a special track featuring narration by legendary CBS anchorman Walter Cronkite.

Selection includes a Message from President Reagan.
Selection includes John F. Kennedy Inaugural Excerpt.
Selection includes Dwight Eisenhower Inaugual Excerpt.
Selection includes Harry Truman Inaugural Excerpt.
Selection includes Franklin Roosevelt Inaugural Excerpt.

One of America's musical treasures, the United States Marine Band, gets plenty of time to shine on this box set featuring selections from their appearances on NPR's "Performance Today." Perfect for the 4th of July or anytime you're in the mood to feel patriotic, this box set is the musical version of the American flag!

Always Ready is the English translation of Semper Paratus, the U.S. Coast Guard motto. +On this album, The U.S. Coast Guard Band performs a wide variety of patriotic classics, some unique to their specific military branch. +This disc also provides timeless patriotic songs like America the Beautiful, marches like The Thunderer and concert works like Charles Ives’ iconic Variations on “America.” +Each of the nineteen tracks offers something different, while still maintaining the band’s core sound.