America, the Beautiful Duet Fantasy by Samuel Ward Small Ensemble - Sheet Music
By Samuel WardThis is a dramatic arrangement of epic proportions that will warm the hearts of performers and audiences. Mr. Vandall takes this relatively simple melody through a variety of harmonizations and keys. First stating the theme in B-flat Major, he then tosses the melody to the secondo in G Major. The primo dramatically takes the melody back before concluding the piece in E Major. Lyrical and expressive writing. Introduction and concluding coda for a colorful sunrise and sunset to the piece. Patriotic or Americana theme recitals perfect for Independence Day celebration or any time of year. 4/4 meter.
Details
Summary
- Instrument:
- Piano Solo 1 Piano, 4-Hands
- Ensembles:
- Small Ensemble
- Genres:
- Classical Patriotic 4th of July Memorial Day
- Composers:
- Samuel Ward
- Publishers:
- Alfred Music
- UPC:
- 038081251677
- Format:
- Score
- Item types:
- Physical
- Level:
- Early Intermediate
- Artist:
- Samuel Ward
- Arrangers:
- Robert D. Vandall
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Number of Pages:
- 8
- Shipping Weight:
- 0.08 pounds
Detailed Description
SKU: AP.881365
Composed by Samuel Ward. Arranged by Robert D. Vandall. Duet or Duo; Piano Duet (1 Piano, 4 Hands); Solo Small Ensembles. The Myklas Duet Series: Duet Fantasy. Patriotic. Score. 8 pages. Alfred Music #00-881365. Published by Alfred Music (AP.881365).UPC: 038081251677. English.
This is a dramatic arrangement of epic proportions that will warm the hearts of performers and audiences. Mr. Vandall takes this relatively simple melody through a variety of harmonizations and keys. First stating the theme in B-flat Major, he then tosses the melody to the secondo in G Major. The primo dramatically takes the melody back before concluding the piece in E Major. Lyrical and expressive writing. Introduction and concluding coda for a colorful sunrise and sunset to the piece. Patriotic or Americana theme recitals perfect for Independence Day celebration or any time of year. 4/4 meter.
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- Instrument:
- Piano and Keyboard Piano Piano Solo Piano and Keyboard Piano Piano Duet 1 Piano, 4-Hands
- Artists:
- Samuel Ward Robert D. Vandall
- Ensemble:
- Small Ensemble
- Publisher:
- Alfred Music
Ratings + Reviews
3.7 Rating
3 reviews
Michael C.
Mar 13, 2018
As another pianist and veteran teacher, I completely agree with Dave. This is another outstanding duet arrangement by Robert D. Vandall. It is a joy to play and perform and it is difficult for me to imagine that anyone that has actually played it would give it the kind of negative review that anonymous did below. Perhaps the somewhat incoherent sentences in that review explain it though.
Dave E.
Aug 27, 2013
As a pianist and veteran piano teacher, I have to say that Robert Vandall's work is a breath of clean, fresh air, and this arrangement is no exception! It has variety, majesty, shifts in key signatures, and great balance between the parts. It is most definitely not just another predictable arrangement of a patriotic standard. It is unique, appealing and satisfying to the performer and the listener, and would dramatically cap any recital or other musical social gathering!
Anonymous
May 3, 2012
I 'm not impressed at all. America the Beautiful so amazing music, it should sounds a lot better as a duet. This version was the worse I ever heard in my life.