American Emblem

Bill Calhoun

General Info

Year: 2015
Duration: c. 4:10
Difficulty: III (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Carl Fischer
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $95.00; (digital) - $95.00 | Score Only (print) - $12.00

Instrumentation

Full Score
Flute I-II
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone I-II
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet I-II-III
Horn in F I-II
Trombone I-II
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion I-II-III-IV, including:

Bass Drum
Bells
Chimes
Crash Cymbals
Marimba
Mark Tree
Slapstick
Snare Drum
Suspended Cymbal
Tambourine
Tam-Tam
Triangle
Wood Block
Xylophone

Errata

None discovered thus far.

Program Notes

This new piece from composer Bill Calhoun is a distinctly American work for concert band that has potential as patriotic tribute to our great land. Starting with an open sounding fanfare, the piece leads to a truly American-style melodic figure before developing variations on Yankee Doodle in ways reminiscent of other great American composers. This is followed by a heartfelt middle section, leading to a stunning climax with the opening material returning for an upbeat conclusion.

- Program Note from publisher

Media

Audio: Reference recording. Ensemble and conductor unknown

State Ratings

None discovered thus far.

Performances

To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project

Firebaugh (Calif.) High School Symphonic Band (Ryan Dirlam, conductor) -18 March 2018 (2018 Sutherland Wind Festival (Fresno, Calif.)

Works for Winds by This Composer

Alcazar (2018)
America the Beautiful
American Emblem (2015)
Angels Sing (2013)
Antiquitas (2011)
Arts du Cirque (2014)
At the Threshold (2016)
Cal's Jig (2017)
Canonic Fantasy (2009)
Carol of the Bells (2010)
Chant, Chorale and Dance (2013)
Chester (as arranger) (2014)
Continuum (2011)
Dorian Chant (2016)
Expressions (2013)
Flash Drive (2011)
Greensleeves (as arranger) (2014)
Housetop Variations (2008)
In a Quiet Place (2009)
In Time for the Holidays (as arranger) (2013)
Interplay (2015)
Into the Darkness (2010)
It Came Upon a Coventry Carol (2012)
Jingle Bell Rag (as arranger) (2015)
Jubilant Festival (2012)
March of the Royals (2017)
Matinee (2013)
Morning in Madrid (2010)
Mysterium (2010)
Neverland (2015)
Night Flight (2012)
Nordic Vision (2013)
Ode to Christmas (2009)
Of Kings and Kingdoms (2008)
Promenade (2010)
Reminiscence (2012)
Renaissance Dance (as arranger) (2017)
Rock Your World (2011)
The Royal Sword (2011)
Russian Folk Song Suite (as arranger) (1906/2016)
Slavic Celebration (2014)
Soundscape (2012)
Spirits Awake (2014)
Tides (2016)
Time Shift (2012)
Trilogy (2008)
Voices of the World (2008)
Wind Cycles (2009)

Resources

Bill Calhoun website Accessed 23 June 2021
"New Music Reviews." The Instrumentalist 70.10 (2016): 42. Print