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Year of Publication: 2007 <br/> | Year of Publication: 2007 <br/> | ||
Composer: [[Sameul A. Ward]] <br/> | Composer: [[Sameul A. Ward]] <br/> | ||
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Duration: 00:02:32 <br/> | Duration: 00:02:32 <br/> | ||
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Player 1: [[Glockenspiel]] <br/> | Player 1: [[Glockenspiel]] <br/> | ||
Player 2: [[Xylophone]] <br/> | Player 2: [[Xylophone]] <br/> | ||
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Player 6: [[Snare Drum]] & [[Suspended Cymbal]]<br/> | Player 6: [[Snare Drum]] & [[Suspended Cymbal]]<br/> | ||
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The two most important aspects of performing "America the Beautiful" are the fact that it is a patriotic piece honoring the United States, and the fact that everyone in the audience will know the piece well. It is always important to perform patriotic music to the best of an ensemble's ability, especially when the audience know what the piece should sound like and can be more critical of how it is performed. | The two most important aspects of performing "America the Beautiful" are the fact that it is a patriotic piece honoring the United States, and the fact that everyone in the audience will know the piece well. It is always important to perform patriotic music to the best of an ensemble's ability, especially when the audience know what the piece should sound like and can be more critical of how it is performed. | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:58, 3 January 2026
General Info
Year of Publication: 2007
Composer: Sameul A. Ward
Arranger: John R. Hearnes
Publisher: Row-Loff Productions
Series: Malletsicles!
Level: Elementary
Duration: 00:02:32
Instrumentation
Player 1: Glockenspiel
Player 2: Xylophone
Player 3: Vibraphone
Player 4: Marimba
Player 5: Marimba
Player 6: Snare Drum & Suspended Cymbal
Performance Notes
The two most important aspects of performing "America the Beautiful" are the fact that it is a patriotic piece honoring the United States, and the fact that everyone in the audience will know the piece well. It is always important to perform patriotic music to the best of an ensemble's ability, especially when the audience know what the piece should sound like and can be more critical of how it is performed.
Arrangements for Percussion by this Author
Small Ensemble Works
Joy To The World - 6 Players
America The Beautiful - 6 Players
Large Ensemble Works
All Night Long (All Night) - 15 Players; Alto Saxophone; Trumpet & Trombone
Bah... Drumbug! - 11 Players
Slavonic Dance No.7 in c minor - 14 Players
Slavonic Dance No. 8 in G Minor - 13 Players