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America the Beautiful ** by Samuel Ward ** Arranged by John Tatgenhorst. Band Music Press Marching Band. Grade 2 1/2 - 3. Band Music Press #BMB3. Published by Band Music Press.
A solo trumpet opening leads into a beautiful chorale, followed by a Ray Charles-styled “rhythm & blues” climax ending that is scored extremely strong. This arrangement is effective as a patriotic feature or as a show closer.