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Folk Treasures of America / Bands and Choruses of the US Military

1 CD / Altissimo / 2012-11-13

Works: John Newton: Amazing Grace; American Traditional: Shenandoah, folk song; Sourwood Mountain; Long Time Ago; Old Joe Clark, folk song; When the Saints Go Marching In; Samuel F. Smith: America, for chor...
Performers: Morris, Ben; Trimmins, Ken; Young, Timothy [Piano]
Conductors: Galena, Joseph; Urrutia, Cristina M. M.; Hamilton, Finley R.; Bonner, Alan; Sierichs, Alan C.; Clanton, John C.; Milburn, Dwayne; Hinton, Keith; Leyendecker, Dennis M.; Steffey, Chad, Lt.; Waite, A. ...

Altissimo presents this great collection of traditional folk songs we all grew up singing. This album contains songs spanning two centuries, from early 1800's to...continue...

Heritage of the March, Vol. 2: Music of Klohr and Lithgow / Commander Donald W. Stauffer, The United States Navy Band

1 CD / Altissimo / 2012-11-13

Works: John N. Klohr: Arch of Steel, march for band; Flagship, march for band; Men of Valor, march for band; Soaring Eagle, march for band; Torch of Liberty, march for band; Peace and Progress, march for ba...
Conductors: Stauffer, Donald W.
Ensemble: ; The United States Navy Band

Heritage of the March is a series of records of marches released from 1973-1980s. It remains the largest single march music record series in history....continue...

Muisc Under the Stars / West Point Band

1 CD / Altissimo / 2012-11-13

Works: Henry Fillmore: The Circus Bee; Steven Reineke: Celebration Fanfare, for band; William Paris Chambers: Chicago Tribune March, for band; Camille Saint-Saëns: Samson and Delilah; John Philip Sousa...
Performers: Messenger, MaryKay
Conductors: Holtan, Timothy J.; Ancelet, Treg
Ensemble: ; West Point Band

West Point Band's Music Under the Stars is full of sweeping, beautiful orchestration from the US Military Academy Concert Band. West Point has created a...continue...
Recording information: Sugar Loaf, NY (02/19/2008-02/22/2008)....continue...

100 Famous Marches / United States Military Bands

5 CD / Altissimo / 2012-10-30

Works: Julius Fucik: Entry of the Gladiators (Einzug der Gladiatoren), march for orchestra, Op. 68; Florentiner-Marsch for orchestra, Op 214; Charles Beisterling: March of the Steelmen, for band; Harry L. A...

The works contained in this extraordinary collection of marches come from the pens of the most celebrated "March Masters of the World." From dazzling circus...continue...

A Musical Memorial for America's Veterans / US Military Band & Choruses

1 CD / Altissimo / 2012-09-25

Works: James A. Beckel, Jr.: Gardens of Stone, for band; Larry Grossman: The Last Full Measure of Devotion; John Lamirande: I'm a Soldier (Warrior Ethos), for chorus & band; Stephen Melillo: America the Bra...
Performers: Partin, Darrell

Altissimo is proud to honor all veterans with this special compilation performed by the U.S. Military bands and choruses. The pieces featured on the album...continue...

On Dress Parade / Alexander, Boorn, Chambers, Fillmore and Goldman / US Air Force Band

1 CD / Altissimo / 2012-07-31

Works: Russell Alexander: Olympia Hippodrome, march for band; W. Hakon Boorn: Queen City March; William Paris Chambers: On Dress Parade, march for military band; Henry Fillmore: Boss Trombone, for band; Edw...
Conductors: Graham, Lowell
Ensemble: ; United States Air Force Band

The term "dress parade" originally referred to a military parade where soldiers marched in formal uniforms and often carried their weapons. Dress parades are now...continue...
Recording information: Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Annapolis, MD (01/18/2000-01/22/2000)....continue...

Feste / "The President's Own" United States Marine Band

1 CD / Altissimo / 2012-07-31

Works: Dmitry Shostakovich: Festive Overture, Op. 96; Herbert Owen Reed: La Fiesta Mexicana; Emmanuel Chabrier: Le roi malgré lui, opéra-comique in 3 acts; Andreas Makris: Aegean Festival Over...
Conductors: Colburn, Michael J.
Ensemble: The President's Own United States Marine Band

This recording offers music representative of the festival traditions of five different cultures: Russia (or more precisely, the former Soviet Union), Mexico, Poland (by way...continue...
Recording information: Rachel M. Schlesinger Hall, Northern Virginia Community (06/08/2009-06/12/2009)....continue...

Alla Marcia - works by Hanson, Sibelius, Sousa, Grieg, Tchaikovsky, Coates / US Air Force Band of the Golden Gate

1 CD / Altissimo / 2012-06-26

Works: Howard Hanson: March Carillon; Jean Sibelius: Karelia Suite, Op. 11; Johann Strauss I: Radetzky March, Op. 228; John Philip Sousa: The Gladiator, march for band; The Bride Elect March, march for band...
Performers: U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden Gate
Conductors: Chevallard, Philip C.
Ensemble: US Air Force Band of the Golden Gate

Recorded by the Air Force Band of the Golden Gate, Alla Marcia contains a series of marches for band. No other musical genre packs as...continue...
Recording information: Atherton Auditorium, San Joaquin Delta College, Stockto (03/1989)....continue...

US Military Academy Band and West Point Cadet Glee Club perform Rossini, Turlet, Sousa, Howe, Shipman et al.

1 CD / Altissimo / 2012-06-26

Works: Philip Egner: West Point March, for band; Traditional: Pride of the Point, march; Gioachino Rossini: Guillaume Tell; André Turlet: French National Défilé; Peter Buys: Huntington Munici...
Conductors:
Ensemble: US Military Academy Band; West Point Cadet Glee Club

From the West Point Military Academy comes this great album that presents the Military Academy Concert Band and Glee Club. These wonderful organizations have a...continue...

Not Sousa, Vol. 4 / The United States Military Bands

1 CD / Altissimo / 2012-05-29

Works: William Paris Chambers: On Dress Parade, march for military band; Adolphe Sellenick: Marche Indienne, for band (Indian March); Morton Gould: Red Cavalry, march for band; Howard Hanson: March Carillon...

Continuing the tradition of Altissimo's popular "Not Sousa" series, we are proud to present Not Sousa 4: Marching On ... More Great Music NOT by...continue...

Journeys / The United States Navy Band, Sea Chanters Chorus

1 CD / Altissimo / 2012-05-29

Works: Bob Chilcott: MLK, medley for chorus & band; James Taylor: Shed a Little Light; Charles Villiers Stanford: Quick! We Have But a Second, song for chorus; Thomas Morley: Sing wee and chaunt it, madriga...

The United States Navy Band's Sea Chanters Chorus recorded this album in order to pay tribute to the many journeys that have enriched the lives...continue...

Land Of The Free, Vol. 1 / Music From The US Army Band "Perishing's Own"

1 CD / Altissimo / 2012-05-29

Works: Paul Murtha: Heroic Fanfare; Claudio S. Grafulla: Washington Grays; Igor Stravinsky: Firebird Suite; American Traditional: Garryowen, for chorus & band (1st Cavalry) (after a traditional Irish melody...
Conductors:
Ensemble: The United States Army Herald Trumpets

Land of the Free offers a sampling of each of the eight official musical elements and numerous chamber ensembles of the United States Army Band...continue...

Heritage of the March, Vol. 1 / US Navy Band, Stauffer

1 CD / Altissimo / 2012-04-24

Works: Robert Browne Hall: W. M. B., march for band; Greeting to Bangor, march for band; General Mitchell; Red Men's March; Fort Popham, march for band; March Funebre, march for band; Hamlin Rifles, march f...
Conductors: Stauffer, Donald W.
Ensemble: ; United States Navy Band

Heritage of the March is a series of 185 vinyl records of marches and gallops released from 1973 to the early 1980s. It remains the...continue...

Home of the Brave / US Air Force Band

1 CD / Altissimo / 2012-04-24

Works: Robert Thurston: One Day at the Beach (December 14, 1903), for band; Irving Berlin: God Bless America; Richard Rodgers: Carousel; Bunny Hull: Freedom; Rolf Lovland: You Raise Me Up; Gene Scheer: Amer...
Performers: Carlisle, Nathan; Carson, Ryan; Coonrod, Regina; Eschliman, Paul; Foley, Christin M.; Partin, Darrell; Prewitt, Shani
Conductors: Layendecker, Dennis M.

Home of the Brave was recorded in honor of the deployed Airmen of the United States Air Force as a token of appreciation from a...continue...
Recording information: Bias Recording, Alexandria, VA (08/15/2005-08/19/2005); The United States Air Force Band, Bolling AFB, DC (08/15/2005-08/19/2005); Bias Recording, Alexandria, VA (09/26/2005); T...continue...

Military Escort: The Music of Henry Fillmore / US Air Force Reserve Band

1 CD / Altissimo / 2012-04-24

Works: John Stafford Smith: The Star-spangled Banner; Henry Fillmore: Rolling Thunder, march for band; Men of Florida, march for band; Miami, march for band; Men of Ohio, march for band; The Crosley March, ...

America has been blessed with an extraordinarily rich heritage of march music. John Philip Sousa, Karl King, and Henry Fillmore rank among the best march...continue...
Recording information: Macon City Auditorium, Macon, GA (02/09/1998-02/13/1998)....continue...

With Pride / US Marine Drum & Bugle Corps

1 CD / Altissimo / 2012-04-24

Works: Brian Dix: Corpsman Up; Leonard Bernstein: West Side Story; Kev Boyce: Rainforest, for drum corps (after First Circle); John Philip Sousa: Semper Fidelis; Washington Post; Ronald Norman Miller: For O...
Performers: Boyce, Kev; Coleman, Michael [Bugle]; Danley, Scott; Dinan, Corey; Drass, James P.; Duncan, Steve; Efthyvoulou, Nicholas; Egan, Timothy; Ervin, Michael II; Garrett, Brett; Jackson, Reginald G.; Jordo...
Conductors: Dix, Brian

The United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps performs martial and popular music for hundreds of thousands of spectators each year. Comprised of 90 Marine...continue...

Americana / The United States Coast Guard Band

1 CD / Altissimo / 2012-03-27

Works: John Philip Sousa: Washington Post; James A. Beckel, Jr.: American Dream, for band; Aaron Copland: Lincoln Portrait; Lewis J. Buckley: Bright Colored Dances, for concert band; Ian Frenkel: Cole Porte...
Performers: Band, United States Coast Guard; Frenkel, Ian; Hasty, Samuel P.; Lyman, Albert A.; Sherwood, Andrew G. [Clarinet]; Thomas, Tracy J. [Vocals]; Wirt, Gregory R.
Conductors: Buckley, Lewis J.
Ensemble: ; United States Coast Guard Band

Webster's Dictionary defines "Americana" as "things typical of America." The "typical American" optimistic spirit is captured in the sweeping melodies and triumphant sonorities of composer...continue...
Recording information: Leamy Hall Auditorium, The United States Coast Guard Ac (04/07/1991); Sonalysts Studios' Power Station New England, Waterford (04/07/1991)....continue...

Songs of Democracy / US Air Force Band & Singing Sergeants

1 CD / Altissimo / 2012-03-27

Works: Larry Mactaggart: American Heroes, for chorus & band; Those Magnificent Airmen and Their Flying Machines, for chorus & band; Larry Grossman: The Last Full Measure of Devotion; Lee Greenwood: God Bles...
Performers: Abraira, Donna; Colleran, Russell; Farwig, David; Nokes, David L.; Pearson, Richard; Turrentine, Julianne S.
Conductors: Graham, Lowell
Ensemble: ; United States Air Force Singing Sergeants

The selections on this album span several genres and encompass the ideals of pride, freedom, opportunity, and family that are evident in music of the...continue...
Recording information: The Center for the Performing Arts, George Mason Univer (06/09/1998-06/12/1998).

Includes high flight / air force hymn, for chorus & band by various composers....continue...

American Spirit / The US Army Band

1 CD / Altissimo / 2012-02-28

Works: Traditional: Salute to a New Beginning; Jubilant, for band; Bliss and "B", for band; Attention, bugle call; Adjutants Call, bugle call; Reveille, bugle call; Retreat, bugle call; To the Color, bugle ...
Performers: English, Woodrow; United States Army Ceremonial Band
Conductors:
Ensemble: United States Army Band

American Spirit allows its listeners to be inspired, to reminisce, and to enjoy every second of the delightful music present on this patriotic album by...continue...

American Games - 20th Century Classics for Winds: Schoenberg, Cushing, Maw et al.

1 CD / Altissimo / 2012-02-28

Works: Nicholas Maw: American Games, for band; Charles Cushing: Angel Camp, for band; Florent Schmitt: Dionysiaques for band, Op. 62; Nikos Skalkottas: Greek Dances; Arnold Schoenberg: Theme and Variations ...
Performers: United States Marine Band, The
Conductors: Foley, Timothy
Ensemble: United States Marine Band

From the earliest days of our nation, the United States Marine Band's primary mission has been to provide the best music in the world to...continue...
Recording information: Center for the Arts, George Mason University, Fairfax, (06/23/1997-06/27/1997)....continue...

Celebrations / The US Navy Band

1 CD / Altissimo / 2012-02-28

Works: John Zdechlik: Celebrations, for wind ensemble; Hector Berlioz: Le carnaval romain (Roman Carnival Overture), ouverture catactéristique for orchestra, H.95 (Op. 9); Manuel de Falla: The Three Co...
Conductors:
Ensemble: United States Navy Band

Celebrations features the talents of some of this nation's finest musicians, members of the U.S. Navy Band. As a commemoration to the exceptional musicianship and...continue...
Recording information: Fourth Presbyterian Church, 5500 River Rd., Bethesda, M....continue...

From Fife and Drum: Marine Band Recordings 1890-1988

1 CD / Altissimo / 2012-02-28

Works: Spoken Word: Spoken introduction to the Washington Post march; Dream Hour broadcast introduction (with The Marines' Hymn); A Message from the President of the United States; John Philip Sousa: Washin...
Performers: Hume, Paul; Ludlum, Kennedy; Witcomb, Arthur S.

This album was created to celebrate the 190th Anniversary of the Marine Band in 1988. The Marine Band, founded by an Act of Congress on...continue...

Made In America: Works by Fillmore, Copland, Gould, Milburn et al.

1 CD / Altissimo / 2012-01-31

Works: Henry Fillmore: Man of the Hour, march for band; George Gershwin: Cuban Overture; Aaron Copland: Variations on a Shaker Melody, for orchestra (arr. from Appalachian Spring); Leonard Bernstein: Candid...
Conductors: Milburn, Dwayne; Pena, Leonel A.
Ensemble: ; Army Ground Forces Band

From simple folk melodies to symphonies in the concert hall, Americans listen to music that encompasses all styles and tastes. As the Musical Ambassadors of...continue...
Recording information: Ferst Center for the Arts, Georgia Institute of Technol (05/17/2004-05/20/2004)....continue...

Mystic Chords Of Memory: works by Gould, Ginastera, Copland, Grofé, et al. / US Navy Band

1 CD / Altissimo / 2012-01-31

Works: Jerry Brubaker: Seapower Fanfare, for band; Robert Jager: Mystic Chords of Memory, for band; Morton Gould: Santa Fe Saga for band; César Franck: Le Chasseur maudit (The Accursed Huntsman), symph...
Conductors: Gambone, Ralph M.
Ensemble: ; United States Navy Band

This album was recorded in commemoration of the US Navy Band's 75th anniversary. Each piece found on Mystic Chords of Memory is dedicated to all...continue...

Carnival: Popular works for band / US Army Band

1 CD / Altissimo / 2012-01-31

Works: John Williams: Summon the Heroes; Stephen Melillo: Godspeed!, for wind orchestra; Herbert Owen Reed: La Fiesta Mexicana; James Curnow: Concert Piece for cornet; Philip Sparke: Jubilee Overture; Andre...
Performers: Benda, Beverley a.; Brentley, Norman; English, Woodrow; Ford, Michael J.
Conductors: Shelburne,, L. Bryan, Jr.; Lamb, Gary F.
Ensemble: ; United States Army Band

This delightful album by "Pershing's Own" is a collection of works that is fun and exciting. Each track on Carnival was chosen for its upbeat...continue...

Wild Blue Yonder: works by Debussy, Schoenberg, Barnes Mogensen et al. / US Air Force Band

1 CD / Altissimo / 2012-01-31

Works: James Barnes: Dreamers..., for band; Wild Blue Yonder, for band; Claude Debussy: Préludes, Book 1; Arnold Schoenberg: Theme and Variations for wind band in G minor, Op. 43a; Michael Mogensen: ...
Conductors: Layendecker, Dennis M.
Ensemble: ; United States Air Force Band Washington DC

The United States Air Force Band proudly commemorates the 60th anniversary of the United States Air Force with a collection of music as diverse as...continue...

I Am An American / US Air Force Concert Band & Singing Sergeants

1 CD / Altissimo / 2011-11-15

Works: Floyd Werle: The Pledge of Allegiance, for chorus & band; The Story of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic", for narrator, chorus & band; Dudley Buck: Festival Overture on the "Star-Spangled Banner" for...
Performers: Seaton, Anne; Wiley, Carol Hawkins
Conductors: Graham, Lowell

I am an American celebrates our nation's foundation of liberty and democracy. The album begins with a wonderful symphonic overture of America's National Anthem, featuring...continue...

Grand Scenes / Works by Wagner, Rossini, Massenet, Mascagni, Verdi

1 CD / Altissimo / 2011-11-15

Works: Richard Wagner: Die Walküre; Gioachino Rossini: William Tell; Jules Massenet: Le Cid; Pietro Mascagni: Cavalleria rusticana, opera (melodramma) in 1 act; Jerónimo Giménez: La Boda de L...
Conductors: Foley, Timothy
Ensemble: United States Marine Band "The President's Own"

The practice of operatic music being transcribed for winds was known to Mozart and practiced during the lifetimes of Beethoven, Weber, Rossini, Wagner and Verdi....continue...
Recording information: Center for the Arts, George Mason University, Fairfax, (06/05/2000-06/09/2000)....continue...

Music for Chamber Winds (CD 1) and Brass (CD 2): works by Tomasi, Mozart, Persichetti

2 CD / Altissimo / 2011-11-15

Works: Henri Tomasi: Gregorian Variations on a Salve Regina, for trumpet & organ; Fanfares Liturgiques for brass ensemble; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Quartet for Strings no 2 in D minor, K. 421; Vincent Persi...
Conductors: Gambone, Ralph
Ensemble: United States Navy Band

This is the Navy Band's first recording designed to showcase its chamber music ensembles and to provide sponsors with a greater awareness of the organization's...continue...

50 American Patriotic Songs / US Coast Guard Band

3 CD / Altissimo / 2011-10-25

Works: John Stafford Smith: The Star-spangled Banner; John Philip Sousa: Invincible Eagle; The Thunderer; Gallant Seventh; Hail to the Spirit of Liberty; Liberty Bell; Hands Across the Sea; Washington Post;...
Conductors: Humphrey, Travis James

50 patriotic songs presented as a 3-disc set for a great deal! This album features over 15 marches, traditional American favorites such as "This Land...continue...

Encore! / The US Army Brass Quintet

1 CD / Altissimo / 2011-10-25

Works: Chuck Seipp: My Spirit Be Joyful, for brass quintet (after Bach); Claude Bolling: Fugace, for flute & jazz piano trio (from Suite for Flute & Jazz Piano); George Frederick Handel: Royal Fireworks Mus...
Performers: English, Woodrow; Fidyk, Steve; Lovinsky, Joseph; Richard, Douglas; Voth, Jon; Watters, Harry
Conductors:
Ensemble: United States Army Brass Quintet

Encore!...simply music to the ears of any musician. The US Army Brass Quintet has a wonderful collection of enjoyable repertoire. These are the favorites and...continue...
Recording information: Bias Studios Inc., Springfield, VA (11/19/2007-11/21/2007)....continue...

The Firebird and Other 20th Century Masterpieces / US Army Concert Band

1 CD / Altissimo / 2011-10-25

Works: Edward Elgar: Coronation Ode, Op. 44; Pomp and Circumstance March no 2, for orchestra in A minor, Op. 39/2; Pomp and Circumstance Marches (5), Op. 39; Igor Stravinsky: L'oiseau de feu (The Firebird),...
Conductors: Rotondi,, Thomas, Jr.
Ensemble: United States Army Concert Band

This new release brought to us from "Pershing's Own" United States Army Band features the music of three prominent 20th Century composers: Edward Elgar, Igor...continue...

Chimes of Liberty / Sousa, Williams, Goldman, et al. / US Marine Drum Corps

1 CD / Altissimo / 2011-10-25

Works: John Philip Sousa: Work(s); John Williams: Summon the Heroes, for orchestra; Edwin Franko Goldman: The Chimes of Liberty, for band; Denis DiBlasio: Coconut Champagne, for bugle, mellophone & brass en...
Performers: Arnold, Christopher L.; Dowling, Steven M.; Guilmette, Brian R.; Holder, Gregory S.; Jackson, Reginald G.; Lansdell, Bret a.; Melendez, Carlos; Moore, Joe A.; Rangel, Joel a.
Conductors: Crawford, Truman W.
Ensemble: United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps

Featuring songs like "America the Beautiful," "Let's Take the Long Way Around the World," and "Gloria's March," Chimes of Liberty is a commanding display of...continue...
Includes armed forces medley by various composers....continue...

Firestorm: Strauss, Brahms, Borodin, et al. / The US Army Brass Band

1 CD / Altissimo / 2011-10-25

Works: Lloyd Scott: Endless Day, for brass band; Alexander Borodin: Prince Igor; Carl Maria von Weber: Concertino for horn & orchestra in E minor, J. 188 (Op. 45); Barrie Gott: Lightwalk, for band; Steven B...
Performers: Allen, George [Trombone]; Kratz, David A.; Lineberger, Laura J.; McKenzie, James [Cornet]; Shead, Will; Wagner, Michael [Tuba]; Wilkins, Richard [Euphonium]

Recorded live at the Paramount Theatre, the United States Army Brass Band is proud to present their first album that showcases their distinct style and...continue...

Kiss My Brass / Copland, Rimsky-Korsakov, Khachaturian, et al. US Navy Band

1 CD / Altissimo / 2011-10-25

Works: Aaron Copland: Fanfare for the common man; C. Bryan Kidd: Concert Moods, for trumpet; Jean-Baptiste "Joseph" Arban: Carnival of Venice, for cornet/trumpet & piano/band; Vincent Monti: Czardas, for po...
Performers: Blais, Ronald; Burke, Philip; Schroeder, John [Easy Listening]; Werden, David

Let everyone know how you feel about your military music (and brass!) with this exciting compilation album filled with thrilling brass performances from your favorite...continue...

Christmas On Stage & Screen / US Air Force Band & Singing Sergeants

1 CD / Altissimo / 2011-10-25

Works: Ken Whitcomb: The Spirit of Christmas, for band; Christmas Traditional: Medley; Hugh Martin / Ralph Blane: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (for the film Meet Me in St. Louis); Victor Herbert: ...
Performers: Abraira, Donna; Askew, Robin; Colleran, Russell; Davis, Brian [Vocals]; Haselbeck, Alex; Nokes, David L.; Pearson, Richard; Sommers, Nathan

Christmas- its story, its spirit, its nostalgia- has the unique ability to move and inspire us. It is the influence behind momentary, unnoticed acts of...continue...
Recording information: Center for the Arts, George Mason University, Fairfax, (01/21/1996-01/25/1996)....continue...

Caroling / US Air Force Singing Sergeants

1 CD / Altissimo / 2011-09-27

Works: Christmas Traditional: Fum, Fum, Fum (Catalan); O Tannenbaum (O Christmas Tree) (German); Wassail, O wassail all over the town!, carol ("The Somerset Wassail"); Ya viene la vieja, carol (Spanish); Th...
Performers: Bennett, Bradley S.; Dolan, Ryan P. [Vocals]; Maxwell, Kenneth G.; McPherson, Jonathan; Noriega, Nydia C.; Sabatino, Eric; Shrieves, Patrick J.; Wilson, Steve [Tenor vocals]
Conductors: Irish, Matthew J.; Williams, Angela B.
Ensemble: ; Libertas

Caroling is a tradition that goes back hundreds of years as a joyful part of the winter holiday season. Since the Eisenhower administration, the U.S....continue...
Recording information: Hylton Memorial Chapel, Woodbridge, VA (11/10/2002-11/15/2002)....continue...

The Legacy of John P. Paynter / US Army Field Band

1 CD / Altissimo / 2011-09-27

Works: Charles Lloyd Barnhouse: Harmony Heaven, for band; Battle of Shiloh, march; Frank Ticheli: Vesuvius, for wind symphony; Malcolm Arnold: Solitaire; Scottish Dance no 3; Johann Sebastian Bach: Toccata,...
Conductors: Hamilton, Finley R.; Bamonte, Paul R.; Camphouse, Mark

The Legacy of John P. Paynter honors a man whose passing left a great void in the wind band world. Paynter's contributions as a conductor,...continue...
Recording information: Devers Hall, Fort George G. Meade, Maryland (05/2001/03/2002)....continue...

Heritage of John Philip Sousa, Vol. 9 / US Marine Band

2 CD / Altissimo / 2011-08-30

Works: John Philip Sousa: Royal Welch Fusiliers; Columbia's Pride, march for band; Camera Studies - Suite; Free Lance; Wisconsin Forward Forever, march for band; High School Cadets; The Charlatan, operetta;...
Performers: Eitel, Elizabeth; Erwin, Charles; Kalman, Robert
Conductors: Kline, Jack
Ensemble: United States Marine Band

The release of The Heritage of John Philip Sousa: Volume 9 completes the series. After 9 volumes, 18 discs and almost 200 recordings of Sousa's...continue...

Windscapes

1 CD / Altissimo / 2011-01-12

Works: Richard Saucedo: Windsprints, for band; Bruce Broughton: New Era Overture, for band; Gustav Holst: Suite for Military Band no 1 in E flat major, Op. 28 no 1; Kenneth Fuchs: United Artists, for orches...
Conductors: Lang, Larry H.; Plosch, Jason S.

Windscapes from the US Air Force Academy Band is bound to leave you breathless with its beautiful use of luscious tones and harmonies and the...continue...
Recording information: Union Colony Civic Center, Greeley, CO (10/2008)....continue...

The United States Army Strings

1 CD / Altissimo / 2010-05-18

Works: Paul Desmond: Take Five; Jay Ungar: Ashokan Farewell; John Lennon: Eleanor Rigby; Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: Flight of the Bumblebee; Astor Piazzolla: Enrico IV; Milonga del Angel; John Kander: New Yor...
Performers: Armstrong, K.C.; Bobenrieth, Manuel; Ford, Michael; Knutson, Laura; Leader, Emily; Powell, Alvy; Sammon, Erin; Sodee, Julie; Sommers, Nathan; Woods, Marlisa; Yoon, Myung
Conductors: Keene, Jim

Whether performing as The U.S. Army Strolling Strings or combined with the U.S. Army Band, the U.S. Army Strings is a favorite of America's leadership....continue...
Recording information: Bias Recording Studios, Springfield, VA (03/05/2007-03/07/2007)....continue...

Dances Around the World / US Army Band

1 CD / Altissimo / 2010-04-13

Works: Sergey Rachmaninov: Symphonic Dances, Op. 45; Reinhold Glière: The Red Poppy; Zoltán Kodály: Dances of Galánta; Johann Strauss II: Kaiserwaltzer Waltz, Op. 437; Jacques Press: Wed...
Conductors:
Ensemble: United States Army Band

Dances Around the World is a wonderfully eclectic compilation of dance pieces from several different countries. Recorded by the United States Army Band, this album...continue...
Recording information: Burcker Hall, Ft. Myer, VA....continue...

Front & Center

1 CD / Altissimo / 2009-07-14

Works: Russell Alexander: Colossus of Columbia; Edwin Eugene Bagley: Front Section March, for band; William Paris Chambers: Cavalcade (Sweeney's Calvalcade); Henry Fillmore: Trooper's Tribunal, march for ba...
Conductors: Graham, Lowell

The United States Air Force Concert Band, under the direction of Colonel Lowell E. Graham, presents this collection of marches that hearken from the turn...continue...
Recording information: Center for the Performing Arts Auditorium, George Mason (06/06/1998-06/08/1998)....continue...

Death or Glory

1 CD / Altissimo / 2009-05-07

Works: Robert Browne Hall: Tenth Regiment March ("Death or Glory"), for band; Dmitry Kabalevsky: The Comedians; Irish Traditional: The lark in the clear air; James Curnow: Sinfonietta for Brass Band; Alain ...
Performers: Kratz, David A.; Lineberger, Laura J.; Sommers, Nathan
Conductors: Steele, Beth T.M.

The United States Army Brass Band was created in the 1970's to perform for a wide variety of audiences and dignitaries. Since this time, the...continue...

Not Sousa, Vol. 2

1 CD / Altissimo / 2008-10-28

Works: Richard Thiele: Unsere Marine, march for military band; Patrick S. Gilmore: When Johnny Comes Marching Home, march song; Claude-Joseph Rouget de Lisle: La Marseillaise (National Anthem, French Republ...
Conductors: Bourgeois, John R.; Foley, Timothy; Fennell, Frederick

Call to Duty

1 CD / Altissimo / 2008-07-29

Works: John Williams: Summon the Heroes, for orchestra; Randall Thompson: The Testament of Freedom; John Philip Sousa: Invincible Eagle; James A. Beckel, Jr.: Liberty for All, for narrator, chorus & band; A...
Performers: Cenales, Victor; Corbett, Jeffrey; Jones, Sara; Norton, Judith; Russo, Erica; Wight, Randy; Woods, Jeff [Vocals]
Conductors: Hamilton, Finley R.

For some, the "call of duty" is to defend their fellow citizens; for others, it is the call to preserve a way of life. When...continue...

Ports of Call

1 CD / Altissimo / 2008-07-29

Works: Edward Gregson: Celebration, for symphony band; Emil Nikolaus von Reznicek: Donna Diana, overture to the opera; Robert W. Smith: Songs of Sailor and Sea Suite, for band; Vincent Persichetti: Psalm fo...
Conductors: Pastin, John R.

This album is a musical journey that plots a course from Rome to the North Atlantic, from Barcelona to the New World. Recorded by the...continue...

Marine Band Retrospective

1 CD / Altissimo / 2008-05-20

Works: Umberto Giordano: Andrea Chénier; Emmanuel Chabrier: España, rhapsody for orchestra (also vers. for 2 pianos); Haydn Wood: Mannin Veen; Camille Saint-Saëns: Suite algérienne, Op...
Conductors: Foley, Timothy

As a new century in the history of the concert band begins, the United States Marine Band enjoys a more vast and diverse repertoire than...continue...
Recording information: Center for the Arts, George Mason University, Fairfax, (06/03/2002-06/07/2002)....continue...

From Sea to Shining Sea

1 CD / Altissimo / 2008-03-04

Works: John Williams: Summon the Heroes, for orchestra; J.F.K.; Philip Egner: On Brave Old Army Team; Morton Gould: American Salute; American Ballads; Paul Murtha: Hellcat Concerto, for band; Bill Rodgers: ...
Performers: Burchfiel, James; Morrison, Timothy; Osgood, Charles; Rodgers, Dana; Smither, Robert

The United States Army has served our country in peace and war for over 226 years. Today, as in years past, American soldiers stand guard...continue...

The United States Army Concert Band: Live in Concert

1 CD / Altissimo / 2008-02-19

Works: Hector Berlioz: Le carnaval romain (Roman Carnival Overture), ouverture catactéristique for orchestra, H.95 (Op. 9); Béatrice et Bénédict, opera, H. 138; Philip Sparke: Cele...
Conductors: Lamb, Gary F.

Led on this album by Colonel Gary F. Lamb, The United States Army Concert Band provides a musical backdrop for many of the country's most...continue...