Composer
Katherine Lee Bates and Samuel A. Ward
Arranger
Category
Big Band
Level
Medium
Style
Straight 8th
Ranges
Duration
5:27
Description
America the Beautiful was arranged by Ed Palermo as a tribute to his father, a recipient of a Silver Star for his actions during the Battle of the Bulge in World War 2. This arrangement requires flutes and clarinets and features a solo by either guitar or organ.
This great arrangement of America, the Beautiful, should be performed at the end of every jazz concert by every jazz ensemble in the United States. It helps to remind us of the values of a democracy and how fortune we all are to be in the United States of America.
Instrumentation
Standard Big Band (5/4/3/3) with Vocal Feature
Additional Info
Alto 1/Clarinet; Alto 2/Flute; Tenor 1/Clarinet; Tenor 2/Flute; Glock on Keyboard