The 1st and 8th works originally for orchestra. "The President's Own" United States Marine Band ; Colonel Michael J. Colburn, conductor. Recorded May 7-11, 2012 at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center, Northern Virginia Community College, Alexandria Campus. "This recording is being distributed gratis to public libraries, educational institutions, and radio stations throughout the world and to Marine Corps field commands"--Accompanying letter. Program notes, including history of the ensemble and list of personnel (28 pages : portraits, illustrations) inserted in container.
Contents:
Marches attributed to Daniel Decatur Emmett; setting by Morton Gould (19:59). Jericho rhapsody (12:10) -- March of the leathernecks / transcribed by Philip Lang (2:23) -- Yankee Doodle / setting by Morton Gould ; transcribed by Philip Lang (2:34) -- Ballad for band (8:24) -- Dixie / attributed to Daniel Decatur Emmett; setting by Morton Gould (2:55) -- Santa Fe saga (10:03) -- Saratoga quickstep (3:30) -- Symphony for band : West Point. Epitaphs ; Marches (19:59).
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