Program for November 10, 2013 Madison Central High School Auditorium
Madison Community Band
The Liberty Bell March (1893), John Philip Sousa (1854–1932)
The Liberty Bell, housed in Philadelphia, stands as an important American icon. Its inscription reads, "Proclaim LIBERTY throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof."
Elegy for a Young American (1964), Ronald Lo Presti (1933–1985)
Following the assassination of John F. Kennedy, a young American composer wrote a haunting musical memorial to America’s fallen leader. Fifty years almost to the day after the tragic event commemorated by this composition, we pay homage to the war hero, the young political lion, and the then-most powerful man in the world, who was brought down by a sniper-assassin.
Madison Central High School Wind Ensemble
Americans We (1928), Henry Fillmore (1881–1956)
David Jaggie, conductor
Fillmoreʼs Americans We was premiered as part of his professional bandʼs concert series at the Cincinnati Zoo. It has been referred to as one of “that great triad of marches that are the basis of our patriotic inspiration.” The other two are Bagleyʼs National Emblem and Sousaʼs Stars and Stripes Forever.
An American Tribute, various composers
arr. (1982) John Edmondson
Brent Barton, conductor
This medley of Americana consists of The Girl I Left Behind Me and When Johnny Comes Marching Home, both of which are Irish tunes that were popular in America during the Civil War; the nostalgic Shenandoah; F. W. Meacham’s mid-19th century march American Patrol; and America, a tune of obscure origin that came to this country from England before the Revolutionary War.
Combined bands
America, the Beautiful, Samuel Augustus Ward (1847–1903)
arr. Carmen Dragon (1914–1984)
Brent Barton, conductor
In 1893 Katherine Lee Bates wrote a poem originally entitled “Pikes Peak.” In 1910 her words were set to a hymn composed by church organist Samuel Ward and published under the title we know today. California composer and conductor Carmen Dragon, who scored films and conducted at the Hollywood Bowl, crafted this dramatic arrangement of America, the Beautiful for orchestra and for concert band.
Armed Forces on Parade, introduction and ending by CW5 Larry Barton
Larry Barton, conductor
Premiering a new setting of military themes, we invite those who are, were, or are related to members of our armed forces to stand during the playing of the song associated with the branch of the service with which you identify. They will appear in the following order: Coast Guard, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Army.
The Liberty Bell March (1893), John Philip Sousa (1854–1932)
The Liberty Bell, housed in Philadelphia, stands as an important American icon. Its inscription reads, "Proclaim LIBERTY throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof."
Elegy for a Young American (1964), Ronald Lo Presti (1933–1985)
Following the assassination of John F. Kennedy, a young American composer wrote a haunting musical memorial to America’s fallen leader. Fifty years almost to the day after the tragic event commemorated by this composition, we pay homage to the war hero, the young political lion, and the then-most powerful man in the world, who was brought down by a sniper-assassin.
Madison Central High School Wind Ensemble
Americans We (1928), Henry Fillmore (1881–1956)
David Jaggie, conductor
Fillmoreʼs Americans We was premiered as part of his professional bandʼs concert series at the Cincinnati Zoo. It has been referred to as one of “that great triad of marches that are the basis of our patriotic inspiration.” The other two are Bagleyʼs National Emblem and Sousaʼs Stars and Stripes Forever.
An American Tribute, various composers
arr. (1982) John Edmondson
Brent Barton, conductor
This medley of Americana consists of The Girl I Left Behind Me and When Johnny Comes Marching Home, both of which are Irish tunes that were popular in America during the Civil War; the nostalgic Shenandoah; F. W. Meacham’s mid-19th century march American Patrol; and America, a tune of obscure origin that came to this country from England before the Revolutionary War.
Combined bands
America, the Beautiful, Samuel Augustus Ward (1847–1903)
arr. Carmen Dragon (1914–1984)
Brent Barton, conductor
In 1893 Katherine Lee Bates wrote a poem originally entitled “Pikes Peak.” In 1910 her words were set to a hymn composed by church organist Samuel Ward and published under the title we know today. California composer and conductor Carmen Dragon, who scored films and conducted at the Hollywood Bowl, crafted this dramatic arrangement of America, the Beautiful for orchestra and for concert band.
Armed Forces on Parade, introduction and ending by CW5 Larry Barton
Larry Barton, conductor
Premiering a new setting of military themes, we invite those who are, were, or are related to members of our armed forces to stand during the playing of the song associated with the branch of the service with which you identify. They will appear in the following order: Coast Guard, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Army.
