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Independence Day Special Offer!

Mention this promotion and receive a 17.76% discount
on rentals for Independence Day concerts!
 

Offer applies to
• concerts between June 26 and July 5, 2009
• works published by Theodore Presser and Carl Fischer
     (includes Elkan-Vogel, Merion Music, Mercury Music, Pembroke Music).
• certain exceptions may apply due to contractual obligations

See below for programming suggestions
Alexander, Josef Dragon, Carmen Kay, Ulysses Siegmeister, Elie
Armbruster, Robert Foss, Lukas Lambert, Louis Small, Alan
arr. Smith, Hale Franklin, Benjamin Madden, Edward Smith, Paul
Ayars, Bo Gillis, Don Mason, Daniel Gregory Sousa, John Philip
Bach, P.D.Q. Goldstein, William Mechem, Kirke Steffe, William
Bagley, E.E. Gould, Morton Moore, Douglas Toldi, Julius
Bazelon, Irwin Hagen, Daron Nelson, Ron Tsontakis, George
Bremer, Carolyn Hailstork, Adolphus Persichetti, Vincent Turok, Paul
Brubeck, Chris Hanson, Howard Queener, Charles Wagner, Roger
Colgrass, Michael Herbert, Victor Ranjbaran, Behzad Ward, Samuel A.
Crist, Bainbridge Hunkins, Eusebia Rogers, Bernard Watters, Loraine and
   Beckman, Frederick
Donath, Jeno Hunter, Robert Schickele, Peter Zwilich, Ellen Taaffe
Downey, John Ives, Charles Schuman, William  
Alexander, Josef [Carl Fischer] Williamsburg Suite
    Dur: 19’
    2(Picc.) 2(E.H.) 2(B.Cl.) 2 – 2 2 1 0; Timp. Perc. Hp. Str.
 
Armbruster, Robert [Carl Fischer] We the People
    Dur: 3’15”
    SATB chorus; 2 2 2(B.Cl.) 2 – 3 3 3 0; Timp. Perc. Hp. Str.
 
Ayars, Bo [Theodore Presser] American Fanfare
    Dur: 4’
    1(Picc.) 2 2 2 - 4 3 2(B.Tbn.) 1; Timp. 3Perc. Hp. Str.
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Bach, P.D.Q. [Theodore Presser] 1712 Overture
    Dur: 11’
    3 3 3 3 - 4 4 3 1; Timp. 4Perc. Org. Str.
 
Bagley, E.E. [Theodore Presser] National Emblem for Strings
  orch. Adler, Samuel Dur: 4½’
 
Bazelon, Irwin [Theodore Presser] Early American Suite
    Dur: 15’
    1 1 1 1-1 0 0 0; Hpsd.(or Pno.)
 
Bremer, Carolyn [Pembroke Music] Early Light
    Dur: 6’
    1(Picc.) 1(E.H.) 2 2 – 4 3 3 1; Timp. 4Perc. Str.
    Also available for Band
 
Brubeck, Chris [Carl Fischer] Quiet Heroes:
A Symphonic Salute to the Flagraisers at Iwo Jima
    Dur: 43’
    Narr.; 3(d.Picc.) 2(d.E.H.) 2 2 – 4 3 3 1; Timp 4Perc. Pno. Str.
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Colgrass, Michael [Carl Fischer] Best Wishes U.S.A
    Dur: 29’
    Solo SATB Voices; SATB Chorus (2); 2 2 2 2 – 4 3 3 1;
   Timp. 4Perc. Elec.Pno. Cel. Gtr. Banjo, Harmonica, Ukulele,
     Accordian, Jazz A.Sax., Jazz Bass; Str.
     
 
Crist, Bainbridge [Carl Fischer] American Epic 1620: A Tone Poem
    Dur: 13’
    3 3 3 3 – 4 3 3 1; Timp. Perc. Hp. Str.
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Donath, Jeno [Theodore Presser] Red, White, and Blue for SATB Chorus and Orchestra
    3 3 3 3 - 4 4 3 1; Timp. Perc. Hp. Str.
 
Downey, John [Theodore Presser] Call for Freedom for Symphonic Winds
    Dur: 22½’
  [Theodore Presser] Fanfare for Freedom for Wind Ensemble
  [Theodore Presser] Ode To Freedom for Orchestra
    Dur: 8Ό’
    3(Picc.) 3(E.H.) 3(B.Cl.) 3(Cbsn.) - 4 3 3 1; Timp. Perc. Str.
  [Theodore Presser] Ode To Freedom for Wind Ensemble
    Dur: 7’
    3 3 3 3 - 4 4 3 1; Timp. 5Perc. 2Hp. 2Cb.
 
Dragon, Carmen [Carl Fischer] I am an American
    Dur: 8’
    Narr.; SATB Chorus; 2(Picc.) 2 2 2 – 4 3 3 1; Timp. Perc. Pno. Hp. Str.
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Foss, Lukas [Pembroke Music] American Cantata
    Dur: 37’
    Solo Sop., Solo Ten., SATB Chorus (2); 1(Picc.) 1(E.H.) 1(B.Cl.) 1
   – 0 2 2 0; 2Perc. Hp. 2Elec.Gtr. 2Banjos, Pno./Cel. Elec.Org., Str.
     
  [Pembroke Music] American Fanfare
    Dur: 4’
    2 2 2 2 – 4 3 3 1; Timp. Perc. Hp. Pno. (opt. Org.) Str.
  [Pembroke Music] American Landscapes
    Dur: 26’
    Solo Gtr.; 1 1 1 1 – 1 1 1 0; 2Perc. Pno. Hp. Str.
  [Pembroke Music] Three American Pieces for solo Violin or Flute
   and Orchestra
    Dur: 13’
    Solo Vln. or Fl.; 1 0 1 1 – 1 1 0 0; Timp. Perc. Pno. Str.
 
Franklin, Benjamin [Carl Fischer] Suite for String Orchestra
    Dur: 7’10”
    Str.
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Gillis, Don [Theodore Presser] This is Our America for Chorus and Orchestra
    Dur: 16’
    Solo Baritone or Alto; 1(Picc.) 1(E.H.) 2(B.Cl.) 1 - 3 3 2 1;
   3Perc. Org. Pno. Cel. Str.
 
Goldstein, William [Merion Music] Celebration Overture 1776-1976
    Dur: 11½’
    2(Picc.) 1 0 1 - 2 2 2 0; Perc. Pno. Gtr.(B.Gtr.) Hp. Str.
 
Gould, Morton [Carl Fischer] Americana: Corn Cob
    Dur: 1’35”
    2 1 3 1 A.Sax. T.Sax. – 2 2 3 1; Perc. Banjo, Str.
  [Carl Fischer] Americana: Hillbilly
    Dur: 2’
    2 2 3 1 2A.Sax. T.Sax. – 2 3 3 1; Perc. Str.
  [Carl Fischer] Americana: Indian Nocturne
    Dur: 4’
    2 1 3 1 A.Sax. T.Sax. – 2 2 3 0; Perc. Str.
  [Carl Fischer] Americana: Night Song
    Dur: 2’40”
    2 2 3 1 A.Sax. T.Sax. – 2 2 3 0; Perc. Hp. Str.
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Hagen, Daron [Carl Fischer] Postcards from America
    Dur: 20’
    2(Picc.) 2 2 2 – 2 2 2 0; Timp. Perc. Str.
 
Hailstork, Adolphus [Theodore Presser] An American Fanfare
    Dur: 4½’
    0 0 0 0 - 4 3 3 1; Timp. 3Perc.
 
Hanson, Howard [Carl Fischer] Song of Democracy, Op. 44
    Dur: 12’
    SATB Chorus; 2(Picc.) 2(E.H.) 2 2 – 4 3 3 1; Timp. Perc. Cel. Hp. Str.
    Also available for Band
  [Carl Fischer] Song of Human Rights, Op. 49
    Dur: 12’
    SATB Chorus; 1(Picc.) 2 2 2 – 4 3 3 1; Timp. Perc. Str.
 
Herbert, Victor [Carl Fischer] American Fantasie
    3(Picc.) 2(E.H.) 2 2 – 4 3 3 1; Timp. Perc. Str.
 
Hunkins, Eusebia [Carl Fischer] Americana: A Festive Overture
    Dur: 9’
    Solo Mez.Sop., Bar., Narr., Speaking Chorus, Opt. SATB Chorus;
   2 2 2 2 – 4 3 1 0; Timp. Perc. Cel. Hp. Str.
    Also available for Band
 
Hunter, Robert [Carl Fischer] America
    Dur: 4’
    SATB Chorus; 2 2 2 2 – 2 3 3 0; Timp. Perc. Str.
    Also available for Band
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Ives, Charles [Merion Music] Overture and March “1776” for Chamber Orchestra
  ed. James Sinclair Dur: 3’
    2Fl./Picc. Ob. Cl. 2Cornet. Tbn. Pno. 2Perc.
  [Mercury Music] Variations on America arr. for 10 Brass
  arr. Crees, Eric Dur: 8’
    0 0 0 0-1 4 4 1
  [Merion Music] Variations on America
  arr.Schuman, Wm. Dur: 8’
    3 2 2 2 -4 3 3 1; Timp. 3Perc. Str.
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Kay, Ulysses [Carl Fischer] Presidential Suite
    Dur: 12’
    2(Picc.) 2 2 2 – 4 3 3 1; Timp. Perc. Str.
 
Lambert, Louis [Carl Fischer] When Johnny Come Marching Home
    SATB Chorus (opt.); 2 2 2 2 – 4 2 3 1; Timp. Perc. Str.
     
Madden, Edward [Carl Fischer] Anthem of Heritage
    Dur: 10’
    SATB Chorus; 2 2 2 2 – 4 3 3 1; Timp. Perc. Str.
 
Mason,
   Daniel Gregory		 [Theodore Presser] A Lincoln Symphony
    Dur: 34’
    3 3 3 3-4 3 3 1; Timp. Perc. Hp. Str
 
Mechem, Kirke [Carl Fischer] American Madrigals, Op. 46
    Dur: 17’
    SATB Chorus; 1(Picc.) 0 1 1 – 0 0 0 0; Str.
 
Moore, Douglas [Carl Fischer] Overture on an American Tune
    Dur: 6’
    1(Picc.) 2 2 2 – 4 3 3 1; Timp. Perc. Hp. Str.
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Nelson, Ron [Carl Fischer] Savannah River Holiday
    Dur: 8’
    2(Picc.) 2 2 2 – 4 3 3 1; Timp. Perc. Pno./Cel. Hp. Str.
    Also available for Band
 
Persichetti, Vincent [Elkan-Vogel] A Lincoln Address for Narrator & Orchestra
    Dur: 11’
    Narrator; 4 3 4 3-4 3 3 1; Timp. Perc. Str
 
Queener, Charles [Pembroke Music] American Suite for Orchestra
    14’15”
    2 2 2 2 – 4 3 3 1; Timp. 3Perc. Str.
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Ranjbaran, Behzad [Theodore Presser] Thomas Jefferson for Narrator, Solo Cello & Orchestra
    Dur: 16
    Solo Cello, Narrator; 2(d.Picc.) 2 2 2 - 4 3 3(B.Tbn.) 1;
   Timp. 2Perc. Hp. Str.
 
Rogers, Bernard [Elkan-Vogel] Two American Frescoes
    Dur: 11’
    1. The Mississippi; 2. Ojibway Battle Dance
    3 3 3 3-4 3 1 1; Timp. Perc. Hp. Pno. Str.
 
Schickele, Peter [Elkan-Vogel] American Birthday Card for Narrator & Orchestra
    Dur: 8’
    Narrator; 3 2 3 2-4 3 3 1; Timp. 3Perc. Str.
 
Schuman, William [Merion Music] American Hymn
    Dur: 27’
    3 3 3-4 3 3 1; Timp. Perc. Cel. Str. (Score published)
  [Merion Music] New England Triptych
    Three Pieces for Orchestra after William Billings
         Be Glad Then America
         When Jesus Wept
         Chester
    Dur: 15’
    3(Picc.) 2(E.H.) 2(E(, B.Cl.) 2 - 4 3 3 1; Timp. Perc. Str.
    also for Band
 
Siegmeister, Elie [Carl Fischer] Abraham Lincoln Walks at Midnight
    SATB Chorus; 1 1 2 1 – 2 2 1 0; Timp. Perc. Str.
  [Carl Fischer] American Holiday
    Dur: 8’30”
    2(Picc.) 2 2 2 – 3 3 3 1; Timp. Perc. Str.
    Chamber Orch: 1(Picc.) 1 1 1 – 1 1 1 0; Timp. 2Perc. Pno. Str.
 
Small, Alan [Carl Fischer] Americana
    Dur: 7’
    2 1 2 1 – 2 3 2 1; Timp. Perc. Str.
 
arr. Smith, Hale [Merion Music] America the Beautiful
    (No. 3 from A Set of Protestant Hymns)
    Dur: 4½’
    2 0 1 0-2 0 0 0; Str.
 
Smith, Paul [Carl Fischer] Sing out America
    Dur: 4’
    SATB Chorus; 2(Picc.) 2 2 3 2 – 4 3 3 1; Perc. Pno. Str.
    Also available for Band
 
Sousa, John Philip [Theodore Presser] Stars and Stripes Forever
    Dur: 5’
    2 2 2 2 A.Sax. T.Sax.-2 2 1 0; Perc. Pno. Str.
 
Steffe, William [Carl Fischer] Battle Hymn of the Republic
    2(Picc.) 2 2 2 2A.Sax. T.Sax. – 4 3 3 1; Timp. Perc. Hp. Str.
    Also available for Band
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Toldi, Julius [Carl Fischer] Variations on “Yankee Doodle”
    Dur: 6’30”
    2(d.Picc.) 2(E.H) 2 2 – 4 4 3 1; Timp. Perc. Pno./Cel. Hp. Str.
 
Tsontakis, George [Merion Music] Let the River Be Unbroken
    Dur: 14’
    3(Picc.) 3(E.H.) 2 2-4 2 3 1; Perc. Hp. Str.
 
Turok, Paul [Carl Fischer] Variations on an American Song, Op. 20
    Dur: 9’
    3(Picc.) 3(E.H.) 3(B.Cl.) 3(Cbsn.) – 4 3 3 1; Timp. Perc. Hp. Str.
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Ward, Samuel A. [Carl Fischer] America, the Beautiful
    SATB Chorus; 2 2 3(B.Cl.) 2 – 2 3 3 1; Timp. Perc. Str.
 
Watters, Loraine and Beckman, Frederick [Carl Fischer] America’s Heritage
    Dur: 9’
    Narr., SATB Chorus; 3(Picc.) 1(E.H.) 2(B.Cl.) 2 – 3 3 3 1; Timp. Perc. Hp. Str.
 
Wagner, Roger [Carl Fischer] Heritage of Freedom
    SATB Chorus; 1 1 1 0 – 2 2 2 0; Timp. Perc. Str.
 
Zwilich, Ellen Taaffe [Merion Music] American Concerto for Trumpet & Orchestra
    Dur: 16’
    2(Picc.) 2 (E.H.) 3(B.Cl.) 2(Cbsn.)-4 2 3(B.Tbn.) 1; 2Perc. Str.
    One Nation (based on the Pledge of Allegiance)
    for SATB Chorus; Brass, Timpani, Strings
    Dur: 5’
    2SATB Chorus; Solo 2Tpt., Solo 2Tbn., 0 0 0 0 - 2 2 1 1; Timp. Str.
    Instrumental parts on rental; SATB/Pno.published
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Alexander, Josef Dragon, Carmen Kay, Ulysses Siegmeister, Elie
Armbruster, Robert Foss, Lukas Lambert, Louis Small, Alan
arr. Smith, Hale Franklin, Benjamin Madden, Edward Smith, Paul
Ayars, Bo Gillis, Don Mason, Daniel Gregory Sousa, John Philip
Bach, P.D.Q. Goldstein, William Mechem, Kirke Steffe, William
Bagley, E.E. Gould, Morton Moore, Douglas Toldi, Julius
Bazelon, Irwin Hagen, Daron Nelson, Ron Tsontakis, George
Bremer, Carolyn Hailstork, Adolphus Persichetti, Vincent Turok, Paul
Brubeck, Chris Hanson, Howard Queener, Charles Wagner, Roger
Colgrass, Michael Herbert, Victor Ranjbaran, Behzad Ward, Samuel A.
Crist, Bainbridge Hunkins, Eusebia Rogers, Bernard Watters, Loraine and
   Beckman, Frederick
Donath, Jeno Hunter, Robert Schickele, Peter Zwilich, Ellen Taaffe
Downey, John Ives, Charles Schuman, William