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Title	American Emblem
Article no.	4081335
Category	Concert/wind/brass band
Subcategory	Patriotic music
Instrumentation	Ha (concert/wind band)
Format	PrtStm (full score and parts)
Country of publication	USA (us)
Publisher *	Fischer Carl Distribution Center
Publisher's article no. *	CPS 167
Delivery publisher *	Theodore Presser Company
Series title	Concert Performance Series
EAN (GTIN) *	9781491140161
ISBN *	978-149114016-1
UPC *	680160628223
Year of publication	2015
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Composer	Calhoun, Bill
Difficulty level	3
Evaluation level of countries	D2 (German lower level)
Duration	4:16
Additional info/contents	This piece from composer Bill Calhoun is a distinctly American work for concert band that has potential as a concert or contest piece or as patriotic tribute to our great land. Starting with an open sounding fanfare, the piece leads to a truly American style melodic figure before developing variations on 'Yankee Doodle' in ways reminiscent of other great American composers. This is followed by a heartfelt middle section, leading to a stunning climax with the opening material returning for an upbeat conclusion. This will make you band sound wonderful for concert or contest. Prt Flt 1,2 Ob Fag Clr 1,2,3 BClr ASax 1,2 TSax BSax Trp 1,2,3 Hrn in F 1,2 Trb in C 1,2 Euph in C Euph in Bb (TC) Tub in C Mlt 1,2: -Glsp -Vib -Xyl Tmp Perc 1,2: -Wispi -BD -SD -MCym -SuCym -TamTam -Hbl -Slst -Tmb -Trng -Wispi
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Programme notes *: "American Emblem" by Bill Calhoun is a vibrant and inspiring wind band composition that celebrates and highlights the American musical tradition. The piece begins with a powerful and open fanfare that immediately captivates the listener and creates a celebratory atmosphere. This fanfare leads to a typically American melodic figure that captures the musical roots of the USA and takes the audience on a journey through American musical history. The piece then develops variations on the well-known folk song "Yankee Doodle", often considered a patriotic symbol of the United States. These variations are reminiscent of other great American composers and demonstrate the diversity and richness of the American musical tradition. The variations are followed by a heartfelt middle section that touches the listener with its warm melodies and harmonious timbres. This part leads to a breathtaking climax, revisiting the opening material and bringing the piece to an optimistic conclusion. Overall, "American Emblem" by Bill Calhoun is a captivating and stirring composition that celebrates the American musical tradition and delights listeners with its liveliness and emotionality. Quelle/Source: musicainfo.net (KI) Information : Carl Fischer Wind Repertory Project

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	American Emblem (concert/wind band), full score and parts
	American Emblem (concert/wind band), full score

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