Heritage of the march

Heritage of the March, Vol. 1

Heritage of the March, Vol. 1 features The U.S. Navy Band performing great marches of Robert Brown Hall and Carl Teike. Tracks include “General Mitchell,” “Fort Popham,” “The Oberver,” “Greeting to Bangor,” “Peace and Progress,” “Headliner,” “Land of Moa,” and more. (Altissimo)

1CD# ALT19852

$16.99

Heritage of the March, Vol. 2

The Heritage of the March, Vol. 2 features The U.S. Navy Band performing great marches of John Klohr and Alex Lithgow. Tracks include “Arch of Steel,” “Flagship,” “March of the Anzacs,” “Flagship,” “Peace and Progress,” “Headliner,” “Land of Moa,” and more. (Altissimo)

1CD# ALT19862

$16.99

Heritage of the March, Vols. 3 & 4 [2 CDs]

The Heritage of the March, Vols. 3 & 4. This two-disc set contains both Vols. 3 and 4 of this historic collection, featuring the marches of Fred Jewell, Hermann Ludwig Blankenburg, William Paris Chambers, and Arthur Wellesley Hughes. (Altissimo)

2CD# ALT03172

$19.99

Heritage of the March, Vols. 5 & 6 [2 CDs]

The Heritage of the March, Vols. 5 & 6. This two-disc set contains both Vols. 3 and 4 of this historic collection, featuring the marches of Frank Losey, Gian Mantagazzi, Charles Barnhouse, and Viktor Widqvist. (Altissimo)

2CD# ALT03182

$19.99

Heritage of the March, Vols. 7 & 8 [2 CDs]

The Heritage of the March, Vols. 7 & 8. This two-disc set contains both Vols. 7 and 8 of this historic collection, featuring the marches of Fred Jewell,Hermann Ludwig Blankenburg, William Paris Chambers, and Arthur Wellesley Hughes. (Altissimo)

2CD# ALT03192

$19.99

2CD# 8572651-52

$24.99

Let Freedom Ring / Westminster Church Bell Choir

Some of America’s favorite patriotic songs have been gathered together on this disc, including “Yankee Doodle Dandy,” “God Bless America,” and “This Land Is Your Land.”

Performing on the world’s largest handbell range, The Westminster Concert Bell Choir brings a complex and rich sound to this recording that cannot be matched by other handbell choirs. The group is conducted by Kathleen Ebling Shaw. (WCC)

The Spirit of Freedom (Patriotic Songs & Service Hymns)

Gothic Record’s original recording, The Spirit of Freedom, features the outstanding Washington Men’s Camerata in a spectacular collection of patriotic classics. The 23 selections include the complete “National Anthem” (all 4 verses!), “God Bless America,” “National Hymn” (God of Our Fathers), “Chester,” “Anchors Aweigh,” “Yankee Doodle,” “Hail to the Chief,” and many more beautifully-sung favorites! (Gothic)

1CD# G-49103

$16.99

1CD# WCC1606

$16.99

Aaron Copland Collection 1948–1971 [2 CDs]

A comprehensive collection of the celebrated composer’s work, The Aaron Copland Collection 1948–1971 includes 27 songs on 2 CDs. Works include The Red Pony – Film Suite, Variations for Orchestra, Dance Panels, Connotations, Down a Country Land, Music for a Great City, Three Latin-American Sketches, and more. (Sony)

2CD# S2K47236

$15.99

The Music Lover’s Grainger

This collection of composer and amateur ethnomusicologist Percy Grainger’s music is performed by “The President’s Own” US Marine Band in collaboration with the Choral Arts Society of Washington. Selections include a version of “The Lost Lady Found” based on Grainger’s original setting for chorus and orchestra, and a rarely heard, otherworldly harmonization of the “Londonderry Air” (the tune of “Danny Boy”). (Altissimo)

Catch the Brass Ring: Nostalgic Carousel Music

Indulge yourself with some pure, unabashed nostalgia. This collection of 31 old-timey tunes – all cheerful, charming and upbeat – is a guaranteed cure for the blues. Featuring a genuine Band Organ (Style 165), selections include “Alexander’s Ragtime Band,” “Beer Barrel Polka,” “Yes, We Have No Bananas,” and “Bye Bye Blackbird.” (Klavier)

1CD# ALT04042

$16.99

I Love A Parade / John Williams & Boston Pops Orchestra

Let John Williams and The Boston Pops Orchestra put you into a happy mood with this fun, upbeat collection of sixteen favorites march tunes. Tracks include: I Love a Parade, Midway March, Washington Post March, Seventy Six Trombones, El Capitan, South Rampart Street Parade, Semper Fidelis, Liberty Bell March, Colonel Bogey March, Strike up the Band, The Thunderer, Hands Across the Sea, and more. (Sony)

1CD# SK46747

$11.99

Americana / US Coast Guard Band

The American optimistic spirit is captured in the sweeping melodies and triumphant sonorities of composer James Beckel’s “American Dream.” American patriotism shines through in American March King, John Philip Sousa’s, “The Washington Post,” one of his most famous marches written in 1889 and became popular as a dance tune. Walter Cronkite guest appears as narrator for “A Lincoln Portrait.” (Altissimo)

1CD# ALT60832

$16.99

1CD# K77036

$16.99

U.S. Army Old Guard Fife & Drum Corp / Spirit of America

The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps is the only musical unit of its kind in the United States military. Because it is charged to represent the musical history of the Army, the Corps extensively researches all of its music, and much of what it performs is arranged from original sources dating as far back as the 17th century. The Corps uses arranging techniques and styles of the 18th century to promote the maost authentic performance possible. (Altissimo)

1CD# ALT55622 $16.99

Celebration / U.S. Air Force Band

This collection of band repertoire staples benefits from performances that are never less than first-rate, captured in stunning sound. All were either originally composed for band or transcribed for the medium by the composer. Including two transcriptions—Aaron Copland’s An Outdoor Overture and William Schuman’s New England Triptych (Klavier)

1CD# K11176 $16.99

Remembering the Glenn Miller Orchestra / U.S. Air Force Orcherstra

Performing songs from the Glenn Miller Orchestra, the U.S. Air Force Orchestra presents songs such as “I Sustain The Wings”, “St. Louis Blues March,” “ Tuxedo Junction,” “With My Head in the Clouds,” “Tail End Charlie,” “Long Ago and Far Away,” “Juke Box Saturday Night,” “Stardust,” “American Patrol,” “A String of Pearls,” “Anvil Chorus,” “Holiday for Strings,” “Over There,” “Annie Laurie,” “Accentuate the Positive,” and more. (Altissimo)

1CD# ALT60542 $16.99