March America: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$78.00 USD

March America: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: March America: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-44206
Price: 78.00 USD
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By Keith Christopher

Grade: 3 (Medium)

Item: 00-44206

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Full of rhythmic energy and contrasts, you will find this pairing of two popular patriotic songs, "My Country, 'Tis of Thee" and "America the Beautiful," appealing to players and audiences. Eventually, every section gets to play the melody, and it is full of passages which lend to teaching stylistic march technique. Whether a concert, festival, or patriotic event, this march provides material that will engage players and listeners with a flag-waving moment. (2:50)

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Series: Alfred Concert Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 256

UPC: 038081498294

SKU: 00-44206

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About the Composer: Keith Christopher

Keith Christopher has spent decades building a catalog that spans choir, band, and orchestra. Since 1992, he has received consecutive ASCAP awards recognizing his prolific output as a composer and arranger. His work "A Merry Christmas with Brass" with The Dallas Brass earned a Gold Record, and his choral collection More Songs for Praise and Worship received a Dove Award.

Beyond music, Christopher has shaped the industry through production work, overseeing the creation of over a thousand recordings for major publishers. His versatility extends to authorship; he wrote the children's book The First Christmas Night. Based in the Nashville area, Christopher continues to produce music performed internationally across all major ensemble formats.

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Why we love this

March America delivers genuine teaching value alongside audience appeal. The strategic distribution of melody across sections keeps all players engaged, while the march technique passages provide concrete material for developing articulation, phrasing, and sectional precision. Programming two beloved patriotic standards in one arrangement gives you maximum musical return without adding rehearsal burden.

What to expect

Bright, rhythmically driving, and celebratory. The piece combines the familiar comfort of two beloved American songs with the forward momentum and crisp articulation of the march style, creating a performance that feels both accessible and musically substantial.

Who it's for

Band directors looking for a high-energy patriotic selection that keeps all players musically active and engaged. The Grade 3 difficulty level makes it accessible to most high school and advanced middle school programs without sacrificing musicianship or audience impact.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the opening statement of "My Country, 'Tis of Thee" between woodwinds and brass; neither should overshadow the other in the early exposition.
Emphasize the rhythmic vitality that defines the march character; this energy is essential to keeping the audience connection throughout.
When the melody passes to lower sections, ensure brass and woodwind accompaniment figures remain crisp and light so each new voice can project clearly.
Use the contrasts between the two melodies as opportunities to adjust ensemble articulation and dynamics, making the transition feel intentional rather than abrupt.

How to use it

This works beautifully as a concert opener or closer at patriotic events, summer concerts, and 4th of July festivals. You could also pair it with other Americana repertoire for a thematic program, or use it as a bridge between more serious concert works and lighter fare.