Sousa's Greatest Hits / Schoepper, States Marine Band - Altissimo - ALSM 55672 - 7

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	The Stars and Stripes Forever - The Stars and Stripes Forever
	The Bride Elect (version for wind ensemble) - Bride Elect Selections
	Semper Fidelis - Semper Fidelis
	King Cotton - King Cotton
	Sound Off - Sound Off
	The Washington Post March - The Washington Post March
	The Gladiator - The Gladiator
	National Fencibles - National Fencibles
	Jack Tar - Jack Tar
	The Thunderer - The Thunderer
	Sabre and Spurs - Sabre and Spurs
	The Royal Welch Fusiliers - The Royal Welch Fusiliers
	El Capitan (arr. A. Kostelanetz and Wiiginz) - El capitan
	The Gridiron Club - The Gridiron Club
	Manhattan Beach - Manhattan Beach
	Chris and the Wonderful Lamp - The Man Behind the Gun
	The Invincible Eagle - The Invincible Eagle
	The Gallant Seventh - The Gallant Seventh

Album Summary

Sousa, John Philip : Stars and Stripes Forever

Sousa, John Philip : The Bride Elect March, march for band

Sousa, John Philip : Semper Fidelis

Sousa, John Philip : King Cotton

Sousa, John Philip : Sound Off!

Sousa, John Philip : Washington Post

Sousa, John Philip : The Gladiator, march for band

Sousa, John Philip : National Fencibles

Sousa, John Philip : Jack Tar, march for band

Sousa, John Philip : The Thunderer

Sousa, John Philip : Sabre and Spurs

Sousa, John Philip : Royal Welch Fusiliers

Sousa, John Philip : El Capitan

Sousa, John Philip : Gridiron Club March

Sousa, John Philip : Manhattan Beach

Sousa, John Philip : The Man behind the Gun

Sousa, John Philip : Invincible Eagle

Sousa, John Philip : Gallant Seventh

Performer

The United States Marine Band

Conductor

Schoepper, Albert

Ensemble

United States Marine Band

Composer

John Philip Sousa (1854 - 1932)

Notes & Reviews:

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."

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