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Veterans Day 2017 Selections

Breathe new life in to your Veteran's Day Program

Your Veteran's Day concert is always a crowd favorite. And we here at RWS Music Company want to help you make it a hit again this year.

These fresh new patriotic works from RWS Music Company will excite you, motivate your band, entertain your audience, and honor your heros in attendance. Enjoy!

Eternal Father Strong to Save arr. by Robert W. Smith

This solemn and reverent arrangement of the US Navy Hymn was written for the 75th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor ceremonies. Beginning and ending with the tolling of a chime or ship’s bell, this simple and elegant arrangement is most appropriate for patriotic ceremonies. It also serves as an optional introduction to Robert W. Smith’s “The Greatest Generation.”

The Greatest Generation (Grade 4) by Robert W. Smith

Written for the 75th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor and gathering of heroes from around the world in December of 2016, this stirring composition pays tribute to America’s “Greatest Generation.” Beginning with a heroic fanfare, the piece transforms into lush and melodic underscore to beautiful and historic text. Originally narrated by World War II and Normandy veteran Col. Arnald D. Gabriel, this is the perfect selection to honor those that have served in the armed forces past and present. 

Spirit Of '44 by Bob Cotter

Toward the end of WWII, both sides had amassed a great number of POW’s. These people were used as labor to build roads and bridges. To keep moral high, the POW’s made up songs that were sung or whistled. These tunes made the work go faster and were used to communicate messages. The “Spirit of ‘44” was written in honor of those valiant men and women. Try whistling the melody. It might raise your spirits, too.

America/My Country Tis of Thee Arr. Susan L. Smith & Robert W. Smith

This timeless patriotic melody by S.F. Smith is the perfect musical setting for exceptional teaching. The “Melody Mine” gives each member of the band the opportunity to play the melodic line while the teacher focuses on phrasing, shaping and other core musical concepts. The full band arrangement provides a lush chorale setting of the American standard. The director also has the option to craft their own arrangement to feature soloist(s), instrumental choirs and full band. Master teacher Susan L. Smith has created a powerful teaching resource for use in any beginning band program.

 

Intrepid Fanfare by John Pasternak

Like the aircraft carrier that bears its name, “Intrepid Fanfare” is bold, strong, and impressive. Heroic brass statements contrasted by flowing lyrical lines in the woodwinds and French horns create a dynamic musical statement. Ideal to open any concert, festival, or ceremonial performance, John Pasternak’s powerful new work for wind band will find its place in your standard repertoire.

The Greatest Generation for Concert Band (Grade 3) by Robert W. Smith

Written for the 75th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor and gathering of heroes from around the world in December of 2016, this stirring composition pays tribute to America’s “Greatest Generation.” Narrated by World War II and Normandy veteran Col. Arnald D. Gabriel, this is the perfect selection to honor those that have served in the armed forces past and present. This grade 3 setting is technically accessible for most concert bands and suitable for programming throughout the year.

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