PRESIDENT'S OWN UNITED STATES MARINE BAND: American Games

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Label
Altissimo
Release Date
February 28, 2012
Format
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      MAW CUSHING SCHMITT SKOLKAT
    • PERFORMER
      Us Marine Band, Foley
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      February 28, 2012
    • UPC
      754422608428
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      ALT60842
    • LABEL
      Altissimo
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      1
    • GENRE
      Wind Ensemble/Band Music
    Works ⌄

    1. American Games

      Composer: Nicholas Maw

      Ensemble: The President's Own United States Marine Band

      Conductor: Timothy W. Foley

    2. Angel Camp

      Composer: Charles Cushing

      Ensemble: College of William and Mary Choir, The President's Own United States Marine Band

      Conductor: Timothy W. Foley

    3. Dionysiaques, Op. 62

      Composer: Florent Schmitt

      Ensemble: The President's Own United States Marine Band

      Conductor: Timothy W. Foley

    4. Epirotikos

      Composer: Nikos Skalkottas

      Ensemble: The President's Own United States Marine Band

      Conductor: Timothy W. Foley

    5. Peloponnisiakus

      Composer: Nikos Skalkottas

      Ensemble: The President's Own United States Marine Band

      Conductor: Timothy W. Foley

    6. Kalamatianos

      Composer: Nikos Skalkottas

      Ensemble: The President's Own United States Marine Band

      Conductor: Timothy W. Foley

    7. Pedia ke Pios to Petaxe

      Composer: Nikos Skalkottas

      Ensemble: The President's Own United States Marine Band

      Conductor: Timothy W. Foley

    8. Kritikos

      Composer: Nikos Skalkottas

      Ensemble: The President's Own United States Marine Band

      Conductor: Timothy W. Foley

    9. Sifneikos

      Composer: Nikos Skalkottas

      Ensemble: The President's Own United States Marine Band

      Conductor: Timothy W. Foley

    10. Makedonikos

      Composer: Nikos Skalkottas

      Ensemble: The President's Own United States Marine Band

      Conductor: Timothy W. Foley

    11. Enas Aitos

      Composer: Nikos Skalkottas

      Ensemble: The President's Own United States Marine Band

      Conductor: Timothy W. Foley

    12. Theme and Variations, Op. 43a

      Composer: Arnold Schoenberg

      Ensemble: The President's Own United States Marine Band

      Conductor: Timothy W. Foley


From the earliest days of our nation, the United States Marine Band’s primary mission has been to provide the best music in the world to the President and people of this great nation. Whether in White House performances, public concerts, or national and international tours, the music of the Marine Band is the music of America, and this album is no exception. American Games is a compilation of compositions and pieces beloved around the globe. The album features songs “Angel Camps” and Nikos Skolkattas' "Greek Dances," among many others. Led by LtCol Timothy W. Foley, the United States Marine Band plays on this album with all of the integrity and musicianship characteristic of the band since its inception during the Revolutionary War. American Games is eclectic, beautifully played, and sure to become a classic in homes everywhere.