Broad Stripes and Bright Stars

Robert Longfield

Subtitle: Fantasy on Early American Airs

General Info

Year: 2005
Duration: c. 7:40
Difficulty: III-1/2 (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: C.L. Barnhouse Company
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $72.00 | Score Only (print) - $7.00

Instrumentation

Full Score
C Piccolo
Flute I-II
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
E-flat Alto Clarinet
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-III-IV
Trombone I-II-III
Euphonium
Tuba
String Bass
Timpani
Percussion I-II, including:

Bar Chimes
Bass Drum
Bells
Chimes
Crash Cymbals
Snare Drum
Suspended Cymbal
Tam-tam

Errata

None discovered thus far.

Program Notes

This dazzling patriotic spectacular presents fresh treatments of Yankee Doodle, Johnny Has Gone for a Soldier and America, and closes with an exhilarating presentation of the Star Spangled Banner in which the audience may participate.

- Program Note from publisher

In memory of my father, Robert C. Longfield, Sr.

- Program Note from score

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

Karl L. King Municipal Band (Fort Dodge, Iowa) (Jerrold P. Jimmerson, conductor) – 11 June 2017
Highland (Ind.) Community Band – 13 November 2014

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Resources

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