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Marching Through Georgia: Concert Band, Ensemble Works, Conductor Score & Parts

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Marching Through Georgia: Concert Band, Ensemble Works, Conductor Score & Parts

Marching Through Georgia: Concert Band, Ensemble Works, Conductor Score & Parts

By Henry Clay Work and John Philip Sousa, ed./arr. by Michael Golemo

Grade: 3

Item: 36-20100600
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It was no small feat when John Philip Sousa convinced officials in the U.S. Marine Corps to allow the Marine Band to go on a tour of the U.S. under the management of David Blakely. In fact, Sousa went to the President of the United States to get approval for the band's first extended tour. It is not surprising to note that Sousa took special care to prepare new compositions and adaptions to show the band (and himself) in the highest artistic light. The patrol, MARCHING THROUGH GEORGIA, was one of these special tour adaptations, and it has remained unpublished since it was first arranged in 1891. The song was actually composed in 1865 by one of the great American song-writers of the civil war, Henry Clay Work (1832-1884), and Sousa arranged the song for his band in 1891. This publication has been edited by Michael Golemo with historical notes by Loras J. Schissel.

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Series: Great Works Publishing - LudwigMasters
Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.
ISBN10: 1-57-891600-3
ISBN13: 978-157-891-6009
UPC: 605258743374
SKU: 36-20100600
Instrumentation: Concert Band

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About the Composer: Henry Clay Work

Henry Clay Work (1832-1884) stands among the most prolific American songwriters of the Civil War era, composing music that captured the emotional landscape of the nation during its most turbulent period. His songs became fixtures in military camps, concert halls, and homes across the country, earning him recognition as a master of patriotic and topical music that resonated with ordinary Americans.

Why we love this

This is a rare Sousa arrangement that never made it into print until now, offering bands access to a piece that shaped the Marine Band's artistic reputation during its groundbreaking 1891 tour. The arrangement showcases Sousa's orchestrational genius applied to Work's enduring melody, making it a substantial addition to the Grade 3 concert band repertoire with genuine historical weight.

What to expect

Stately and confident, with the direct appeal of a beloved American melody elevated by skillful orchestration. The arrangement marches forward with purpose and dignity, capturing the ceremonial character Sousa brought to military band music while honoring Work's original songwriting.

Who it's for

Concert bands at the Grade 3 level seeking substantial repertoire with American historical significance. Directors looking to program patriotic or American-focused concerts will find this piece both musically rewarding and educationally rich, especially when students learn about the Marine Band's role in American music history.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the melody across sections to ensure the familiar tune remains clear through Sousa's harmonic and textural additions; resist over-emphasizing inner voices even when they carry interesting countermelody.
  • Shape the piece with the touring tradition in mind: Sousa prepared this specifically to impress both audiences and dignitaries, so commit to a polished, confident interpretation throughout.
  • Attend to the editing work by Michael Golemo and historical notes by Loras J. Schissel, which provide context for interpretive choices and restore this arrangement as Sousa intended it.

How to use it

Anchor a concert celebrating American military music traditions or pair it with other Sousa arrangements to illustrate the conductor's approach to adapting popular songs for band. This piece works equally well as a strong closer or as an educational anchor in a program exploring Civil War-era American music.

Skills your students will build

  • Ensemble balance when multiple sections share thematic material
  • Historical context of American band repertoire and the Marine Band's touring tradition
  • Interpretation of Sousa's characteristic harmonic language and orchestrational techniques
  • Stylistic control in patriotic and ceremonial music

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