Choral Music Of Robert Ward

On this CD:

1. Earth Shall Be Fair, for chorus
Composed by Robert Ward
Performed by Linda Ford
Conducted by Sherry Hill Kelly

2. When Christ Rode Into Jerusalem
Composed by Robert Ward
Performed by Linda Ford, Leslie McWhirter
Conducted by Sherry Hill Kelly

3. In His Last Days Jesus Came To Jerusalem
Composed by Robert Ward
Performed by Carolyn Binkley, Linda Ford
Conducted by Sherry Hill Kelly

4. Images of God Let Us Heed the voice Within
Composed by Robert Ward
Performed by Linda Ford
Conducted by Sherry Hill Kelly

5. Concord Hymn
Composed by Robert Ward
Performed by Carolyn Binkley, Linda Ford
Conducted by Sherry Hill Kelly

6. Sweet Freedom's Song, cantata for bass, narrator, chorus, & orchestra No 4, Ballad of Boston Bay
Composed by Robert Ward
Performed by Linda Ford
Conducted by Sherry Hill Kelly

7. Sweet Freedom's Song, cantata for bass, narrator, chorus, & orchestra No 6, Epitaphs
Composed by Robert Ward
Performed by Linda Ford, Mark Montgomery
Conducted by Sherry Hill Kelly

8. Sweet Freedom's Song, cantata for bass, narrator, chorus, & orchestra VII. Let Music Swell the Breeze
Composed by Robert Ward
Performed by Linda Ford
Conducted by Sherry Hill Kelly

Tracks:

Marines' Hymn (From The Hall Of
Montezuma)
Semper Fidelis
Bugler's Holiday
Commando March
March Of The Women Marines
March Of The Olympians
Stars And Stripes Forever
The Chimes Of Liberty
American Patrol
America The Beautiful
The Star-Spangled Banner
Anchors Aweigh
El Capitan
The Jack Tar Match
U.S. Navy March
Allies On The March (from "Victory At
Sea")
The Thunderer
Washington Post March
National Emblem
The National Cultural Center March
King Cotton March
The Star-Spangled Banner
The U.S. Air Force
American Salute
Boys Of The Old Brigade
Oh, Men Who Fly
Fairest Of The Fair
Seventy-Six Trombones
Liberty Bell
U.S. Air Force Blue
Bullets And Bayonets
Falcons' Victory March
The Star-Spangled Banner

Product Description

Disc 1:
1. Marine's Hymn
2. Semper Fidelis
3. Bugler's Holiday
4. Commando March
5. March of The Women Marines
6. March of the Olympians
7. Stars and Stripes Forever
8. Chimes of Liberty, The
9. American Patrol
10. America the Beautiful
11. Star-Spangled Banner, The
12. Anchors Aweigh
13. El Capitan
14. Jack Tar March, The
15. U.S. Navy March
16. Allies on the March

Disc 2:
1. Thunderer, The
2. Washington Post March
3. National Emblem
4. National Cultural Center March, The
5. King Cotton March
6. Star-Spangled Banner, The
7. U.S. Air Force, The
8. American Salute
9. Boys Of The Old Brigade
10. Oh, Men Who Fly
11. Fairest of the Fair
12. Seventy-Six Trombones
13. Liberty Bell
14. U.S. Air Force Blue
15. Bullets and Bayonets
16. Falcons' Victory March
17. Star-Spangeld Banner, The

Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

Bicentennial Military Music.......2007-03-28

The music from these three US Military Bands was originally released in 1977 as single Long Playing Records to celebrate the Nation's Bicentennial Celebration. It is missing the US ARMY BAND (which I regret) but otherwise the music is GREAT and the Bands are FIRST CLASS as you might expect. Except for the different services renderings of THE NATIONAL ANTHEM, no marches are duplicated. If you enjoy good foot tapping Martial Music...this 2-CD set is worth the price.

Disappointed listener.......2006-05-13

I have been listening to military band music for years, and am rarely disappointed. However, this compendium of music by the U.S. Navy, Army, and Marine bands and associated choral groups is not to my taste. Many of the arrangements are strange, and there is much too much vocal music when what I want to hear is the bands play. I would not have bought this album hhad I known beforehand what I know now.

Classic US Service Band Recordings!.......2005-08-10

Its nice to see these old RCA recordings brought out on CD. These were originally released on LP back in the early 1960s to help finance the Kennedy Center in DC. They were popular recordings then. Unfortunatley only three out of the original four are offered here. Missing is the US Army Band which also recorded as part of this series. The sound qaulity has been left largely as it was, which wes pretty good for early 1960s. The only problem with the original recordings was that they tended to sound poor on the inner tracks of the LP. Fortunately that problem no longer exists on CD. Due to the format there tends to be some repeat material here. How many times do we have to hear the national anthem played by each band! Still, there are some good selections played when these bands were in their prime and larger than they are today. Its good to see recordings being re-issued on US service bands other than Altissimo! which tends to use just in-the-can material from band libraries. Here we have the original stuff played in a manner which is no longer done today. For those seeking vintage recordings of US service bands you can't go wrong here.

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not to great
Not so bad, 100 tunes for 4$
You get what you pay for.
Now I know why there were no song samples to listen to ...

100 Favorite Patriotic Songs

Manufacturer: Bci / Eclipse Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000A1HT8
Release Date: 2003-08-12

Tracks:

America the Beautiful
All Quiet on the Potomac Tonight
Ballad of the Green Berets
On Top of Old Smokey
Coyote Warrior
Semper Fidelis
Breeze from Alabama
Onward Christian Soldiers
Come Where My Love Lies Dreaming
Patriot
Sweet Betsy from Pike
Marines' Hymn
America Is
When Johnny Comes Marchin' Home
Happy the Soldier
American Trilogy
Home Sweet Home
Washington Post March
Enraptured I Gaze
Jeannie With the Light Brown Hair
Yellow Rose of Texas
Over There
Simple Gifts
Liberty Bell
Star Spangled Banner

Tracks:

God Bless the USA
Yankee Doodle Dandy
Katy Cruel
I Vow to Thee My Country
King Cotton
Beautiful Dreamer
America
American Patrol
Mine Eyes Have Seen the Beauty
Mohican Dream
Red, White and Blue
Some Folks
Liberty Song
Pomp and Circumstance
Hail to the Chief
Bennington Rifles
Peace on the Battlefield
I've Been Working on the Railroad
Under the Double Eagle
Red River Valley
My Country 'Tis of Thee
Camptown Races
Wild Blue Yonder
Hands Across the Sea
Fanfare for the Common Man

Tracks:

Stars and Stripes Forever
Living in America
Home on the Range
Old Colony Times
Clementine
Invincible Eagle
Ring Ring de Banjo
Yankee Doodle
Largo from "The New World"
To a Wild Rose
Hail Columbia
Alexander's Ragtime Band
Gettysburg
Carry Me Back to Old Virginny
Capitan
Prairie Daughter
Little Brown Jug
Marching Through Georgia
Entertainer
Steamboat Around the Bend
Revolutionary Tea
Cassions Keep Rollin' Along
Johnny Has Gone for a Soldier
Amazing Grace
Grand Old Flag

Tracks:

God Bless America
National Emblem
Soldier, Soldier Won't You Marry Me
Anchors Away
Oh, Susannah
Tramp, Tramp, Tramp
Toast
Dixie
St. Louis Blues
Appalachian Spring
Bonnie Blue Flag
Old Hundreth
Swanee River
Battle Cry of Freedom
U. S Field Artillery
Sidewalks of New York
Chester
Auld Lang Syne
Kingdom Come
My Old Kentucky Home
Hail to the Spirit of Liberty
Battle Hymn of the Republic
Shenandoah
Abraham's Daughter
This Land Is Your Land

Customer Reviews:

not to great.......2007-04-04

We were disappointed with this CD, but for the price I guess we can't expect much. I didn't care for the new style presentation of the songs. I like a more traditional rendering.

Not so bad, 100 tunes for 4$.......2005-06-22

I red the comments of two other people who have bought this 4 CD BOX SET and it is not really so bad. I will even add that there are some excellent tunes. However, I must agree with the fact that few tunes seem to have been recorded 40 or 50 years ago, mainly when you hear the scratches of an old turntable but it is just 2 or 3 tunes. Furthermore, if you do not know American music, it is a good BOX SET to buy if you consider that you received 4 CD for 4$ including 100 tunes. On these 4 CD, I have heard some orchestration that I have never heard before and I consider that they are different but interesting. Any way, after hearing these 100 tunes, you will say to yourself that you like this tune, this other tune, this other tune and so on and you will be able to buy a more expensive CD with the tunes that you like. However, I have bought many CDs in the last few weeks and as you know, there are always some tunes that you like and some tunes that you do not like on every CD that you will buy. So, don't buy it at 25$ but at 4 or 5$ dollars, it is a very good choice for 100 tunes.

You get what you pay for........2004-07-04

You get what you pay for. The singers put their own spin on the singing of each song. If you didn't hear the words you would not recognize some of them. Even some of the music sounds like a bad recording of music played on a turntable. Definitely not worth the price.

Now I know why there were no song samples to listen to ..........2004-07-04

I wish this review had been here when I was thinking of purchasing it. I guess you get what you pay for. If you are thinking of buying this, you are better off recording your own CDs (or at least buying one that you can listen to a sampling of the songs). This album includes songs that were mere recordings of the songs playing on an old record player. It's almost so unbelievable that it is funny.

The Essential Leontyne Price: Spirituals, Hymns & Sacred Songs

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The Price Club
A living legend
not your daddy's old timey spiritual
Immaculate Vocals of Leontyne Price
Great Gospel Stuff

The Essential Leontyne Price: Spirituals, Hymns & Sacred Songs

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Binding: Audio CD

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Spirituals

ASIN: B000003FWE
Release Date: 1997-01-14

Tracks:

Ev'ry Time I Feel The Spirit - Various Artists
Let Us Break Bread Together On Our Knees - Various Artists
His Name So Sweet - Various Artists
'Roun' About The Mountain - Various Artists
Swing Low , Sweet Chariot - Various Artists
Sit Down, Servant - Various Artists
Were You There - Various Artists
He's Got The Whole World In His Hands - Various Artists
Deep River - Various Artists
Honor! Honor! - Various Artists
My Soul's Been Anchored In De Lord - Various Artists
On Ma Journey - Various Artists
A City Called Heaven - Various Artists
Ride On, King Jesus - Various Artists
I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free - Various Artists
Sinner, Please Don't Let This Harvest Pass - Various Artists
Sweet Little Jesus Boy - Various Artists
There Is A Balm In Gilead - Various Artists
Let Us Cheer The Weary Traveler - Various Artists
Ev'ry Time I Feel The Spirit - Various Artists
My Way Is Cloudy - Various Artists
Nobody Knows The Touble I've Seen - Various Artists
I Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray - Various Artists

Tracks:

Holy, Holy, Holy - Leontyne Price
Lead, Kindly Light - Leontyne Price
Blessed Assurance - Leontyne Price
Ave Maria - Leontyne Price
What A Friend We Have In Jesus - Leontyne Price
Amazing Grace - Leontyne Price
The Lord's Prayer - Leontyne Price
Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior - Leontyne Price
The Church's One Foundation - Leontyne Price
Bless This House - Leontyne Price
I Need Thee Every Hour - Leontyne Price
Schlesische Volkslieder: Fairest Lord Jesus - Leontyne Price
I Wonder As I Wander - Leontyne Price
Ave Maria - Leontyne Price
Porgy And Bess: Summertime - Leontyne Price
America The Beautiful - Leontyne Price
Lift Ev'ry Voice And Sing - Leontyne Price
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God - Leontyne Price
Battle Hymn Of The Republic - Leontyne Price

Customer Reviews:

The Price Club.......2005-04-28

"I am here," said Leontyne Price when interviewed as she opened the new Metropolitan Opera with Samuel Barber's underrated ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA, "and you will know that I am the best and will hear me. The color of my skin or the kink of my hair or the spread of my mouth has nothing to do with what you are listening to." Back in the 1960s Price was one of the greatest divas in all of opera, and it wasn't just her voice but her magnificent stage presence, combined with her social activism. All of the above come into play in this collection of secular songs and ditties, some of them traditional plantation chanties and others, art songs and a scattering of pop music. And some of them, like Gershwin's "Summertime," cross the ever-permeable boundaries between Broadway and classical. These recordings were made at different times in Price's career, and her voice, while always angelic, has different shadings and reaches a different range of timbre in each separate recording date, but there is no question that, as time goes by, she is able to impart a richness of life experience noticeably absent from some of her earlier work.

"Ave Maria" sounds heavenly no matter which way you slice it, and as for "I Wonder As I Wander," it brings tears to your eyes. If you have a heart that's beating you will be moved by this rendition. "Ein feste Burg" is pretty strong, but Price seems more comfortable with the traditional spirituals, though perhaps it is the slightly off-kilter sounds of the Ambrosian Singers (what a name) who back her up on many of these tracks, that detract slightly from the experience. Compare "Lead Kindly Light" for a clear sense of what constitutes authority vs. what is a wee bit overproduced. If you had this compilation, and perhaps one of Leontyne Price's Christmas albums, you could attain nirvana any time you wanted to, just flip a switch and close your eyes, let her lift you up on wings of song.

A living legend.......2005-03-10

Leontyne Price (still alive) and already passing into immortality amongst vocal artists, both classical and popular. Leontyne Price stands at the pinnacle of her classical art, but those who only know her work in La Forza del destino or the Verdi Requiem are in for a heart rending treat with this album where Leontyne Price goes home to her roots in Mississippi and gives an unabashed account of the classic spirituals she sang as a young woman. Like John Mc Cormacks rendering of Irish songs there is a personal longing and devotion expressed here that reveals a side of the artist not known in the bulk of their "classical" repetoire. A sense of going home like Citizen Kane's rosebud, or as Dorothy Gale observes at the end of the Wizard of Oz "everything I could ever have wanted was right in my own backyard "

not your daddy's old timey spiritual.......2004-06-23

Agreed this is a good cd for a beautiful voice, but this is not, repeat not, for someone who wants to hear that old-timey religious fervor that you think of when you've been to a Black Baptist hand-clapping, standing, swaying, and singing service.

Immaculate Vocals of Leontyne Price.......2003-12-31

IMMACULATE, SUPERB vocal range and style! There's no other words that can complement Miss Leontyne Price's vocal arrangements. Miss Price's voice is strong, and shrills very nicely to the instruments played on many songs listed on this double CD which is a joy to treasure; every song listed are songs I was raised to hearing and singing. Miss Price is the reason why many of these songs remain in popularity and presently used. Miss Leontyne Price has been incredible in many of her past performances. This is my fourth CD of Miss Price and I am glad to own this particular CD forever and ever. Many thanks to the executors who found this remarkable album and upgraded it to a CD format! **Angi**

Great Gospel Stuff.......2001-04-12

This is a great CD. The only problem I have with it is that on some of the selections there is a boy's choir screaming in the background, and this takes away (a bit) from her performance. That said, her best selections are those that are either unaccompanied or those where her voice is not buried. Songs that strike me are - His Name So Sweet, He's Got The Whole World, Were You There, I Wonder as I Wander, Lift Every Voice and Sing, and my all time favourite Summertime. Enough said.

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Peaceful and calming for parents and children
Very Moving For the Soul Touches the heart
Breathtakingly Beautiful, but not for the musical snob...

The Mozart Variations

Manufacturer: Windham Hill Records
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ASIN: B00000JH87
Release Date: 2000-04-04

Tracks:

The Magic Flute: 'So Must We Two Forever Part?'
4 Variations On Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Theme From Symphony #40 -
Menuett #6
Exsultate Jubilate
Et In Carnatus Est - Mass In C Minor-
Adagio From The Piano Concerto #23
Allegro From The Serenade No. 13 'Eine Kleine Nachtmusic'
Adagio
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Motet 'Ave Verum Corpus' -
Allegretto
Andante From Sonata in F -
Adagio From The 'Dissonant' Quartet In C -

Amazon.com

Stately and subdued, Mozart Variations joins The Impressionists and Bach Variations as interpretive projects involving Windham Hill artists and a gathering of guest performers. The disc's overall mood is largely reverential, though its periodic departures from tradition are surprisingly successful. Mike Marshall's mandolin-driven "Allegro from the Serenade #13 'Eine Kleine Nachtmusic'" is a dignified charmer, and William Coulter's Celtic embellishments give "Theme from Symphony #40" a lively, unexpected spin. John Lee Sanders engineers perhaps the album's biggest left turn by applying a restrained soprano saxophone to "Et In Carnatus Est (from Mass in C Minor)." Arrangements that most effectively intertwine classical and contemporary influences: a lovely rendering of "Menuett #6" by pianist Liz Story and Paul McCandless's adaptation of "Motet 'Ave Verum Corpus'" for wind instruments and acoustic guitar. --Terry Wood

Customer Reviews:

Peaceful and calming for parents and children.......2001-03-15

We picked this up after sampling several of the cuts here at Amazon. We were interested in a way to introduce our 1+/- year old to classical music and add to our drive and naptime repertoire. We couldn't be happier with this CD. The variations reflect the enormous talent and creativity of those arranging and performing on the CD and underscore how timeless music can be! If you like Classical, Jazz, NewAge or Eclectic, this will fit well in your collection!

Very Moving For the Soul Touches the heart.......2000-07-24

I recommend This Album for everybody

Breathtakingly Beautiful, but not for the musical snob..........2000-05-13

Mark my words. This is one of the most beautiful recordings I have ever heard. This is NOT new age, so don't let the label fool you. These are thoughtful variations of some of the most recognized Mozart pieces performed by some of the best contemporary musicians on earth. Most are virtually unrecognizable except for the famously faithful themes running throughout. Lots of historic Windham Hill stable musicians are represented here, along with some hugely talented "guest" artists. The Turtle Island String Quartet, Liz Story, Mike Marshall, Paul McCandless and Michael Manring bring their usual excitement to everything they play, but my favorite piece has to be "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" by the L.A. Guitar Quartet. If their interpretation of this early Mozart doodle fails to draw an eye mist or a lung gasp, then you must be dead! This is too good to languish at the bottom of the Amazon pit. Buy this and live a little.

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Going for Baroque

The King's Consort Baroque Collection

Manufacturer: Hyperion UK
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ASIN: B000002ZDW
Release Date: 1997-09-09

Tracks:

Dixit Dominus
Welcome As The Dawn Of Day
Harlequinade & Aeolus
Who Is Like Unto Thee, O Lord?
Musette
Gloria in excelsis Deo
Esurientes implevit
To God Who Made The Radiant Sun
Hear My Prayer, O Lord
Andante From Trio Sonata In D Minor
Oh! Fair Cedaria
In Jehovah's Awful Sight
In furore iustissimae irae
Alla Hornpipe
Be Welcome Then, Great Sir
Country Dances I And II
Erbarme dich
Overture To The Summer's Absence Unconcerned
La Rejouissance
Salvator noster
Dona nobis pacem

Customer Reviews:

Going for Baroque.......2003-01-09

Here lies master collection from ten years and fifty discs of examples from baroque era performed by choirs, soloists and instrumentalists.

Conducted by energetic Robert King and his King's Consort, this is just superb!

Tracks:

Star Spangled Banner (National Anthem) - Eric Rogers Choir And Orchestra
God Bless America - Eric Rogers Choir And Orchestra
America The Beautiful - John Williams
You're A Grand Old Flag - Carl Davis
Tie A Yellow Ribbon 'Round The Old Oak Tree - Mantovani & His Orchestra
This Land Is Your Land - John Williams
Columbia, The Gem Of The Ocean - Eric Rogers Choir And Orchestra
Bless This House - Benjamin Luxon
You'll Never Walk Alone - Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Liberty Fanfare - John Williams
The Caissons Go Rolling Along - The Band Of The Grenadier Guards
Anchors Aweigh - The Band Of The Grenadier Guards
The Air Force Song - The Band Of The Grenadier Guards
Semper Paratus - The Band Of The Grenadier Guards
The Marine's Hymn - The Band Of The Grenadier Guards
Semper Fidelis - Donald Hunsberger
National Emblem March - The Band Of The Coldstream Guards
The U.S. Field Artillery - Frederick Fennell
Washington Post - Frederick Fennell
The Stars And Stripes Forever - Donald Hunsberger

Customer Reviews:

Good choice of tunes and songs.......2005-06-24

This CD contains a good choice of American patriotic tunes and songs. The recording is good and the price is affordable. If it is your first CD of American patriotic tunes and songs, it is a good choice. However, if you prefer the same tunes and songs played or sung by an other orchestra, band or choir, just shop on Amazon; there are hundred of different versions.

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America's Greatest Hits

Manufacturer: Decca
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00022LJKQ
Release Date: 2004-05-11

Tracks:

God Bless America - The Eric Rodgers Chorale And Orchestra
America The Beautiful - Robert Merrill
Bless This House - Benjamin Luxon
America (My Country 'Tis Of Thee) - The Eric Rogers Chorale And Orchestra
Shenandoah - The Mormon Tabernacle Choir
The Battle Of New Orleans - The Mormon Tabernacle Choir
My Old Kentucky Home - The Eric Rogers Chorale And Orchestra
This Land Is Your Land - The Boston Pops Orchestra
American Salute - The Boston Pops Orchestra
Star-Spangled Banner - The Eric Rogers Chorale And Orchestra
The Caissons Go Rolling Along (U.S. Army) - The Band Of The Grenadier Guards
Anchors Aweigh (U.S. Navy) - The Band Of The Grenadier Guards
The Air Force Song (U.S. Air Force) - The Band Of The Grenadier Guards
Semper Paratus (U.S. Coast Guard) - The Band Of The Grenadier Guards
The Marine Corps Hymn - The Band Of The Grenadier Guards
National Emblem - The Band Of The Grenadier Guards
Semper Fidelis - The Band Of The Grenadier Guards
Washington Post - Eastman Wind Ensemble
The Star And Stripes Forever - Eastman Wind Ensemble

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Best collection of marches!
The Best Sousa Album
Sousa Marches
There are 2 sections in this CD
A Bit TOO "Budget Buy" For Sousa

Sousa Marches

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ASIN: B000004293
Release Date: 1996-11-19

Tracks:

Stirring Marches Of The USA Services: Stars And Stripes Forever
Stirring Marches Of The USA Services: El Capitan
Stirring Marches Of The USA Services: The High School Cadets
Stirring Marches Of The USA Services: The Washington Post
Stirring Marches Of The USA Services: The Picador
Stirring Marches Of The USA Services: The Invincible Eagle
Stirring Marches Of The USA Services: Semper Fidelis
Stirring Marches Of The USA Services: Manhattan Beach
Stirring Marches Of The USA Services: The Liberty Bell
Stirring Marches Of The USA Services: The Thunderer
Stirring Marches Of The USA Services: King Cotton
Stirring Marches Of The USA Services: Hands Across The Sea
Stirring Marches Of The USA Services: US Navy Anchors Aweigh
Stirring Marches Of The USA Services: US Coastguard Semper Paratus
Stirring Marches Of The USA Services: US Cavalry She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
Stirring Marches Of The USA Services: West Point March
Stirring Marches Of The USA Services: The Ballad Of The Green Berets
Stirring Marches Of The USA Services: US Army The Caissons Go Rolling Along
Stirring Marches Of The USA Services: The Marine Corps Hymn
Stirring Marches Of The USA Services: US Air Force The Army Air Corps
Stirring Marches Of The USA Services: Commando March
Stirring Marches Of The USA Services: US Pacific Forces Guadalcanal March
Yankee Doodle: Thru' The Years 1776-1969

Customer Reviews:

Best collection of marches!.......2006-08-07

In spite of the mixed reviews below, after listening to the samples, I had to send for this CD. I am so glad I did - this is the best collection of marches I have ever owned. It's worth noting that the Band of the Grenadier Guards is a British military band whose history goes back 300 years!

The Best Sousa Album.......2005-09-06

This is the best album of marches I've heard. I agree with the reviewer who said they like these versions better. The orchestral versions are good, but I used to play in the band in high school (no, I don't have any "this one time, at band camp..." stories), so I like this type better.

Sousa Marches.......2005-08-15

I like this CD better than any of the others I previewed, and when it came I wasn't disappointed. I purchased the CD to use with my dog, Nina. She loves it and it has helped her relax and gait more smoothly in preparation for exhibiting in dog shows. This CD was the only one that wasn't performed by a string orchestra. It's more like you would actually hear a marching band at a half-time football game.

There are 2 sections in this CD.......2005-06-30

There are two different sections in this CD. Section 1 includes marches 1 to 12 and it is not the best recording that I have ever hear for Sousa Marches. However, Section 2 includes marches 13 to 23 and I consider that this is one of the best recording I have ever heard for the marches of the USA Services. So, even if the two sections are very different, you may buy this CD if you have never listened the Sousa marches; it will give you the opportunity to hear them. After that, if you wish to buy a high quality CD of Sousa Marches, continue to shop on Amazon.

A Bit TOO "Budget Buy" For Sousa.......2004-05-16

I have become quite the Sousa fan in the past year. While my ear for classical music is that of a casual fanboy and not a seasoned classical music critic, I have become particular in my Sousa preferences, and this particular release left me cold. The pace of the marches on this CD are sluggish, and sounds tinny even to a listener with a tin ear.