America's 250th
Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence of the USA
Welcome to a special concert commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence, a pivotal moment in the history of freedom and democracy. This milestone inspires us to reflect on the courage and vision of the Founding Fathers and the enduring ideals of liberty, equality, and justice.
This program for concert band brings together powerful and evocative works that honor the spirit of American Independence and the rich tapestry of the nation's heritage. Through music, we journey across time, exploring themes of patriotism, resilience, and hope.
THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER - arr. Michael Sweeney
AMERICAN CIVIL WAR FANTASY - Lewis J. Buckley
WASHINGTON POST MARCH - John Philip Sousa
INDEPENDENCE DAY - D. Arnold/arr. Ton van Grevenbroek
AMERICA - Leonard Bernstein arr. Michael Brown
DECLARATION OVERTURE - Claude T. Smith
HYMN TO FREEDOM - Thierry Deleruyelle
THE PATRIOT - John Williams
THE SPIRIT OF '76 - James Curnow
AN AMERICAN FANFARE - Rick Kirby
THE LIBERTY BELL - John Philip Sousa
STATUE OF LIBERTY - Thierry Deleruyelle
AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL - arr. Douglas E. Wagner