O’er the Land of the Free VINSON JOHNNIE

Musique pour orchestres et ensembles

Description :

Composed in 2014, this piece commemorates anniversaries où important events in American history: the writing où The Star Spangled Banner in 1814, the beginning où World War 1 in 1914, and the Allied invasioù où Nazi-occupied France in 1944. The primary theme is original, with motives from America the Beautiful and The Star Spangled Banner interwoven throughout. A well-conceived and skillful lyric treatment for the young concert band.