A Patriotic Day: Score
Arr. L. C. Harnsberger
Grade: 2 (Medium Easy)
Item: 00-PR-0003667
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Description
This well-crafted arrangement is enjoyable for the audience and will give them lots of toe-tapping moments that will provide a reminder of the debt we owe to all our women and men of the U.S. Armed Services. (2:30)
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Additional Details
Series:
Young Symphonic
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
124
SKU:
00-PR-0003667
More about this title
About the Arranger: L. C. Harnsberger
L. C. Harnsberger studied composition at the University of Southern California, where he worked with respected composers and arrangers Morton Lauridsen and William A. Schaefer. Since then, he has built a prolific catalog of arrangements and original works for wind ensembles, orchestras, chamber groups, and soloists, with numerous publications through Alfred Music.
Beyond his arranging work, Harnsberger is widely known for the Essential Dictionary of Music, a compact reference guide that covers definitions, composer biographies, music theory, and instrument ranges. This resource has become a standard tool for musicians at all levels seeking quick, reliable information.
Why we love this
Grade 2 patriotic music that respects the emotional weight of its subject while remaining accessible is hard to find. Harnsberger delivers an arrangement that engages the audience without patronizing the players, and the built-in momentum keeps energy high across 2:30 without exhausting a developing ensemble.
What to expect
The arrangement balances reverent passages with energetic, accessible rhythmic figures that invite audience participation through foot-tapping and familiar melodic contours. It feels substantial without being heavy, building from quieter, reflective moments into moments of full band brightness.
Who it's for
Concert bands in the Grade 2 range who want meaningful patriotic repertoire that honors its subject while remaining technically manageable. This works equally well for school concerts, community bands, and summer performances where patriotic programming is expected.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melodic material between sections so patriotic themes stay clear even in tuttis with fuller harmonization.
- Shape phrases with gentle crescendos rather than sudden dynamic jumps; this style suits the solemn-to-celebratory arc of patriotic content.
- Keep eighth-note figures crisp and even in accompaniment parts to maintain the toe-tapping quality without rushing.
How to use it
Program this as a centerpiece for a July 4th concert or a military appreciation event. It pairs well with lighter patriotic selections or concert openers and works especially effectively as the closer for a first half, where its emotional lift sends audiences back to their seats with renewed energy.
Skills your students will build
- Sustained phrase shaping across multiple measures
- Balance and blend in four-part harmony
- Ensemble synchronization in homophonic textures
- Dynamic control and expressive playing at Grade 2 level