Sousa's Greatest Hits / Schoepper, United States Marine Band

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Label
Altissimo
Release Date
January 1, 2007
Format
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      SOUSA, JOHN PHILIP
    • PERFORMER
      Us Marine Band
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      January 01, 2007
    • UPC
      754422556729
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      ALT55672
    • LABEL
      Altissimo
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      1
    • GENRE
      Wind Ensemble/Band Music
    Works ⌄

    1. The Stars and Stripes Forever

      Composer: John Philip Sousa

      Ensemble: The President's Own United States Marine Band

      Conductor: Albert F. Schoepper

    2. Bride Elect Selections

      Composer: John Philip Sousa

      Ensemble: The President's Own United States Marine Band

      Conductor: Albert F. Schoepper

    3. Semper Fidelis

      Composer: John Philip Sousa

      Ensemble: The President's Own United States Marine Band

      Conductor: Albert F. Schoepper

    4. King Cotton

      Composer: John Philip Sousa

      Ensemble: The President's Own United States Marine Band

      Conductor: Albert F. Schoepper

    5. Sound Off

      Composer: John Philip Sousa

      Ensemble: The President's Own United States Marine Band

      Conductor: Albert F. Schoepper

    6. The Washington Post March

      Composer: John Philip Sousa

      Ensemble: The President's Own United States Marine Band

      Conductor: Albert F. Schoepper

    7. The Gladiator

      Composer: John Philip Sousa

      Ensemble: The President's Own United States Marine Band

      Conductor: Albert F. Schoepper

    8. National Fencibles

      Composer: John Philip Sousa

      Ensemble: The President's Own United States Marine Band

      Conductor: Albert F. Schoepper

    9. Jack Tar

      Composer: John Philip Sousa

      Ensemble: The President's Own United States Marine Band

      Conductor: Albert F. Schoepper

    10. The Thunderer

      Composer: John Philip Sousa

      Ensemble: The President's Own United States Marine Band

      Conductor: Albert F. Schoepper

    11. Sabre and Spurs

      Composer: John Philip Sousa

      Ensemble: The President's Own United States Marine Band

      Conductor: Albert F. Schoepper

    12. The Royal Welch Fusiliers

      Composer: John Philip Sousa

      Ensemble: The President's Own United States Marine Band

      Conductor: Albert F. Schoepper

    13. El capitan

      Composer: John Philip Sousa

      Ensemble: The President's Own United States Marine Band

      Conductor: Albert F. Schoepper

    14. The Gridiron Club

      Composer: John Philip Sousa

      Ensemble: The President's Own United States Marine Band

      Conductor: Albert F. Schoepper

    15. Manhattan Beach

      Composer: John Philip Sousa

      Ensemble: The President's Own United States Marine Band

      Conductor: Albert F. Schoepper

    16. The Man Behind the Gun

      Composer: John Philip Sousa

      Ensemble: The President's Own United States Marine Band

      Conductor: Albert F. Schoepper

    17. The Invincible Eagle

      Composer: John Philip Sousa

      Ensemble: The President's Own United States Marine Band

      Conductor: Albert F. Schoepper

    18. The Gallant Seventh

      Composer: John Philip Sousa

      Ensemble: The President's Own United States Marine Band

      Conductor: Albert F. Schoepper


John Philip Sousa's music lives on through this superb recording. Performed by the esteemed United States Marine Band, this is an historic compilation that includes such favorites as "The Stars and Stripes Forever," "Semper Fidelis," and "The Washington Post." Equally welcome are such lesser-known works as "The Bride Elect," "Jack Tar," and "Man Behind the Gun," which offer a glimpse into the music not so familiar to casual Sousa listeners.
Under the leadership of Colonel Albert Schoepper, the performances are detailed and filled with nuances exemplified by the clarity of "The President's Own." The musicality and responsiveness of this ensemble is extremely noteworthy, as Schoepper's renditions provide a rich, well-balanced equilibrium between the wind, brass, and percussion. The unified dynamic control of the group sounds effortless, as does their interpretation and handling of Sousa's relentless, almost whimsical phrasings. These supercharged performances truly illustrate the unparalleled tradition of the Marine Band's playing of Sousa's music. Simply put, there is no better way to experience the music of the original "March King."