This is a tribute to all things American, based on When Johnny Comes Marching Home. Morton Gould develops and embellishes the folk melody with splendor and verve, and Philip Lang's transcription is

A superb selection for any contest or concert program. Comprising two main musical ideas, one of which is the familiar Shaker hymn 'Tis the Gift to Be Simple, this is an exceptionally interesting,

One of the most popular of all band transcriptions, this has definitely earned its place in any good band library. A masterpiece of expression!

An important part of core literature for concert band, this three-movement suite treats traditional melodies with remarkable originality and subtle charm. The movements are titled March: Seventeen Come

Inspired by the beautiful choral original, the chant-like gracefulness of the melodic source serves as the musical cornerstone. The music unfolds from a quiet opening, inviting the listener into a distant,

This funeral march was written in honor of the great Norwegian poet Bjornstjerne Bjornson, a close friend of the composer, upon his death in 1910. The music's link with Bjornson is underscored by the fact