Review:
A challenging arrangement that captures the excitement of the original exhilarating Morton Gould composition. "American Salute" was originally an orchestral composition written to be broadcast over military radio stations. It is a set of variations on "When Johnny Come Marching Home" and is meant to evoke military sounds including machine-gun fanfares, Morse code and a taps-like motif. The optional Snare Drum definitely adds a stirring flair. This work is 170 measures.
Published by:
From the Top Music
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Composer:
Gould, Morton
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Arranger:
Peck, Chris
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Octaves:
5-7
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Level:
6
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Rating:
Advanced
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Copyright:
Varies by Piece
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Season:
All Year
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Classification:
Church or Concert
, Patriotic
, Secular
, Instrument Part
, Concert
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Technique:
Mallet
, RT (Ring Touch)
, Sk (Shake)
, LV (Let Vibrate)
, Martellato
, Mallet Roll
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Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
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Instrument:
Chimes(Choirchimes or Handchimes)
, Percussion
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