Pax Americana: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
“America the Beautiful” music by Samuel A. Ward and lyrics by Katherine Lee Bates / original music by Michael Story
Grade: 1.5 (Very Easy to Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0007626
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
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| Pax Americana: Score | $9.00 | |
| Pax Americana: Flute | $3.00 | |
| Pax Americana: Oboe | $3.00 | |
| Pax Americana: 1st B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Pax Americana: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Pax Americana: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Pax Americana: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Pax Americana: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Pax Americana: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Pax Americana: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| Pax Americana: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Pax Americana: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| Pax Americana: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| Pax Americana: Mallets | $3.00 | |
| Pax Americana: 1st Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Pax Americana: 2nd Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Pax Americana: Timpani | $3.00 |
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Description
Literally translated to "American peace," this musical journey celebrates the many positive things that America stands for: freedom, liberty, democracy, opportunity, and the pursuit of happiness. All are presented in distinct sections of the piece, culminating with a bold setting of "America the Beautiful." Inspiring. (2:45) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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Additional Details
Series:
Belwin Beginning Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
138
SKU:
00-PK-0007626
More about this title
About the Composer: Michael Story
Michael Story is a prolific composer and arranger whose work spans concert band, wind ensemble, and choral literature. His compositions consistently balance accessibility with musical substance, making him a trusted voice in beginning and intermediate band programs across North America.
Why we love this
Story crafts a piece that genuinely moves young musicians without talking down to them. The thematic clarity and sectional architecture keep ensemble focus sharp, while the familiar anchor of "America the Beautiful" gives students a recognizable destination that feels earned, not handed to them.
What to expect
Transparent and optimistic. Each section unfolds with clarity, letting young musicians hear how their individual parts contribute to larger harmonic and melodic ideas. The writing feels spacious rather than cramped, giving young performers room to breathe and listen.
Who it's for
Beginning and early intermediate concert bands seeking repertoire that connects to meaningful American civic themes without sacrificing musical integrity. This works equally well for young musicians learning ensemble fundamentals and for programs building patriotic concert programming around national holidays.
How to get the most out of it
- Let the distinct sections breathe as separate musical statements. Resist rushing transitions; the contrast between sections is where the piece builds its meaning.
- Balance the melodic material across the ensemble. Many students will be playing counter-melody or supporting harmonic lines, so conductor clarity on which voice carries the phrase prevents muddled texture.
- The final "America the Beautiful" statement should feel like a natural culmination, not a tempo jolt. Prepare your ensemble for the key relationships and harmonic implications leading into it.
How to use it
Anchor a July 4th concert or Memorial Day program with this piece as your closer. Its modest length (2:45) and approachable grade level make it ideal for mixed-ability ensembles, and the thematic content gives audiences a clear emotional arc from exposition through affirmation.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining lyrical phrases in ensemble settings
- Following sectional form and conductor cues across distinct musical ideas
- Balancing independent melodic lines within harmonic texture
- Responding to stylistic contrast between sections
- Building dynamic shape and expression in patriotic or ceremonial contexts