Band Music - WARREN, G.W. / MELILLO, S. / DYKES, J.B. (One N

Music and song have had an impact throughout time and the Civil War was no exception. During the Civil War, music and musical instruments served a practical purpose. Drums were used to keep soldiers in line. Fifes were popular instruments because they could be heard over cannon noise. And bugles were used as a way to issue commands. Songs from the Civil War served many purposes. They were used to tell stories, be it a soldier's or a slave's. Certain songs were used to inspire troops, while other songs were about a soldier missing home or about people at home missing a soldier. The Civil War was a turbulent time in American history and much was lost. Fortunately, most of the music and songs survived.

Includes work(s) by various composers. Ensembles: Canadian Scottish Regiment Pipes and Drums, Third Marine Aircraft Wing Band, USMC.

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.

Glorious Past, Boundless Future

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!

When you're out on the deep blue all day, sometimes a little bluegrass is just what you need. These intense Naval pickers are joined by Charlie Daniels, Boots Randolph and Vince Gill for about as stirring a bluegrass CD as you can imagine.

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.

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

UNITED STATES MARINE DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS: Esprit

Includes traditional work(s). Ensemble: US Army Old Guards Fire and Drum Corps.

Here is an unusual military band CD. The 37 selections are divided into Marches by the US Marine Band and the US Army Band, Americana by the US Navy Band and Sea Chanters chorus, the USAF Band and Singing Sergeants and the US Army Band and Chorus, Family, Ceremonial where the US Coast Guard Band is added and finally a section called Bugle Calls where all the famous calls are recorded including Reveille, First Call, Assembly, Attention, Tattoo and Taps. The Marches include all the most popular ones, while Americana includes The Liberty Fanfare, Amazing Grace, God Bless the USA and America the Beautiful, among others. The section called Ceremonial includes everything from the National Anthem to the US Public Health Service March.

The Sea Chanters, the 17-voice chorus of the United States Navy Band in Washington, D.C., was organized in 1956, as an all male chorus specializing in songs of the sea. Female voices were added in 1980 and their repertoire was expanded. They perform throughout the United States, and often perform at the White House, Vice President's house and for Washington dignitaries. In 1994, the chorus provided music at the funerals of former President Nixon in Yorba Linda, California, and former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis at Arlington National Cemetery.

Remembering the Glenn Miller Army Air Forces Orchestra is a premiere collection of the Air Force's finest tunes in tribute to the one and only Glenn Miller. Performed by The United States Air Force Orchestra, this album features a series of classic jazz charts like "Chattanooga Choo-Choo", "American Patrol", and everyone's favorite, "In the Mood." (Altissimo)

As you hear these young men and women sing songs of hope, faith, and patriotism, you'll want to enlist and do some flying of your own. Off they go into the wild blue yonder with "America the Beautiful," "On Eagles' Wings," "I Believe I Can Fly," and our National Anthem. (43 minutes)