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The Bicentennial Collection (Celebrating The 200th Anniverary Of "The President's Own" United States Marine Band)
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The Bicentennial Collection (Celebrating The 200th Anniverary Of "The President's Own" United States Marine Band) --- 1998
[i]From this box set's booklet:[/i] Sincere appreciation to General Charles C. Krulak, Commandant of the Marine Corps, whose support of this Bicentennial recording project made it possible. [b]Thanks to the officers and members of the United States Marine Band who contributed to this project in meaningful ways throughout its course:[/b] LtCol Timothy W. Foley, Director; Maj Dennis R. Burian, Assistant Director/Executive Officer; and Capt Michael J. Colburn, Assistant Director, who endured hours of listening and evaluation of these recordings and whose musical insights were essential [i]Audio Engineer:[/i] SSgt Karl Jackson, who cataloged, researched, transferred, dubbed, supervised restoration work, checked, double and triple checked, worked tirelessly, and offered invaluable insight and guidance through every phase of this project [i]Marine Band Recording Engineers represented on this project include:[/i] Dick Bush, Ros Ritchie, Geoffrey Langdon, Don Barringer, Rodney Brown, and Karl Jackson. [i]Research Assistance:[/i] the U.S. Marine Band Library Staff—MGySgt Mike Ressler, Chief Librarian; MSgt Dale Allen, Asst Chief Librarian; MSgt Kathy Allen, Asst Chief Librarian; MSgt Kathy Allen, GySgt Susan Bour, SSgt Preston Mitchell, and SSgt Jane Cross, all of whom responded promptly and efficiently when asked to research obscure details and/or facts in the Band's historical files [i]Design Coordination and Proofreading:[/i] the U.S. Marine Band Public Affairs Staff—MGySgt Andrew Linden, Chief; SSgt Christine Kohn, Asst Chief; SSgt James Arnold, SSgt Katherine Freiburger [i]Project Supervisor/Booklet Notes:[/i] Capt Frank Byrne [b]Numerous civilian agencies and individuals cooperated and otherwise assisted in the realization of this project, and without whose help it would not have been possible:[/b] Audio Conservation Supervised by Ward Marston [i]Mastering:[/i] Ward Marston and Bob Katz [i]Recording Transfers by:[/i] Ward Marston, Jerry Fabris (Edison National Historical Site), Brian Cornell (Library of Congress), Peter Copeland (National Sound Archive, The British Museum), Tom MacCluskey (BMG), Tom Owen, Don Wetzell, Rick Wilkins Additional audio restoration by George Blood [i]CD Packaging and Design:[/i] Supon Design Group Rare recordings were loaned from the private collections of individuals and from archives around the world. [i]Without the generosity and faith invested by these people, access to one-of-a-kind recordings would have been impossible:[/i] Frederick P. Williams—whose discographical documentation was of immense value and whose collection provided the largest single source of acoustic material for this collection John S. Dales—who kindly offered access to his very rare Columbia cylinders and was gracious enough to travel to London from his home in Birmingham, England, to allow them to be transferred at the National Sound Archive of the British Museum Michael Khanchalian—who offered leads on other rare recordings and made his own available upon request Jerry Fabris, Curator of Sound Recordings, Edison National Historic Site—made available transfers of Edison Diamond Discs Steve Harding—for making available rare recordings from the collection of the late William R. Bryant John Bolig—for kindly loaning recordings from Eldridge Johnson Museum Others who also kindly loaned recordings or otherwise made them available include: Tim Brooks, Bill Clinger, Leigh Martinet, and Paul Charosh [i]Numerous individuals provided information, referrals to other collectors, offered assistance and otherwise helped us over the years. They include:[/i] Kurt Nauck, Allen G. Debus, Peter Schamberger, Richard Warren, Edward Bahr, Chuck Haddix, Peter Munsted, Oliner Berliner, Dr. Lawrence Auspos, Walter Mitzga, Chris Hamilton, John Fesler, Rick Wilkins, Alan Koenigsberg, and Ray Wile Special thanks to Jon Newsom, Chief of the Music Division of the Library of Congress for advice and encouragement on this project Thanks to the staff of the Recorded Sound Division of the Library of Congress: Allen McConnell, Sam Brylawski, Wyn Matthias, Brian Cornell Thanks to Peter Copeland, Technical Manager, and Nigel Bewley of the National Sound Archive of The British Museum in London Thanks to the following individuals and institutions for assistance with research and/or for loaning recordings: Bob Follett, Head, Music Library, Arizona State University; Ann Buttars, Utah State University; Michael Yeates, MIT Museum; Susan Stinson, Syracuse University; Dr. Deane Root and Kathryn Miller Haines of the Center for American Music, University of Pittsburgh; Don McCormack, Rodgers and Hammerstein Archive Thanks to BMG Classics and the following staff who were of great assistance: Jay David Saks, Daniel Guss, Nat Johnson, Hank Meyer, Tom MacCluskey, Linda Rein, John F.X. Walsh, and Gavina Gallier Thanks to the following composers who graciously allowed their music to be included on this set: Karel Husa, Michael Colgrass, Warren Benson, John Harbison, Ron Nelson, and Joseph Schwantner Thanks to the following arrangers and/or editors who graciously allowed their work to be included ont his set: Ray Cramer and R. Mark Rogers Thanks to the following publishers who generously offered the use of their music on this collection: C.L. Barnhouse Co.; Boosey & Hawkes, Inc.; Ludwig Music Publishing Co., Inc.; G. Schirmer, Inc.; Peer Music Classical; Theodore Presser Co.; Carl Fischer, Inc.; Bovaco Music; Associated Music Publishers; European American Music Distributors Corp.; Warner/Chappel [sic] Music; Warner Bros. Publications, Inc. [b]The following copyrighted music is included in this collection. Unless otherwise noted, selections are in the public domain:[/b] [b]CD 3[/b] Kent Kennan - Night Soliloquy © Carl Fischer, Inc. Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov/B. Walton O'Donnell - Flight of the Bumblebee © Boosey & Hawkes, Inc. Joseph de Luca - Beautiful Colorado © Carl Fischer, Inc. Del Staigers - Carnival of Venice © Carl Fischer, Inc. Arthur Pryor/Dale L. Harpham - Starlight © Carl Fischer, Inc. [b]CD 4[/b] Mikhail Glinka/Frank Winterbottom - Overture to Russlan and Ludmilla © Boosey & Hawkes, Inc. [b]CD 5[/b] Howard Hanson - Chorale and Alleluia © Carl Fischer, Inc. Leroy Anderson - Bugler's Holiday © Mills Music, Inc. Samuel Barber - Commando March © G. Schirmer, Inc. (ASCAP) Charles Belsterling/Harry L. Alford - March of the Steelmen © Carl Fischer, Inc. Henry Fillmore - Man of the Hour © Carl Fischer, Inc. Clifton Williams - Fanfare and Allegro © Summy Birchard Inc. Karl King - Purple Pageant © C.L. Barnhouse Co. (SESAC) Giuseppe Verdi/Mayhew L. Lake - Overture to [i]La Forza de destino[/i] © Carl Fischer, Inc. Paul Hindemith - Symphony in B-flat for Concert Band © Schott Musik International, c/o European American Music Distributors Corporation (ASCAP) [b]CD 6[/b] Paul Hindemith - March from [i]Symphonic Metamorphosis[/i] © Schott Musik International, c/o European American Music Distributors Corporation (ASCAP) Dmitri Shostakovich/Donald R. Hunsberger - Festive Overture, Op. 96 © MCA Music Publishing John Philip Sousa - Pride of the Wolverines © Sousa, Inc. H. Owen Reed - [i]La Fiesta Mexicana[/i] © Mills Music, Inc. Johannes Halvorsen/Clifford P. Barnes - Entry March of the Boyares © Ludwig Music Publishing Co., Inc. [b]CD 7[/b] Percy Grainger/edited by Frederick Fennell - Lincolnshire Posy © Ludwig Music Publishing Co., Inc. Morton Gould - [i]Derivations[/i] for Clarinet and Winds © Morton Gould (G. Schirmer, agent) (ASCAP) Morton Gould - Symphony for Band, <i>West Point</i> © Chappell & Co. Igor Stravinsky/David Raksin - Circus Polka © Schott Musik International, c/o European American Music Distributors Corporation (ASCAP) Charles Ives - Fugue in C © Peer International Corp. (BMI) Piotr Tchaikovsky/Ray Cramer - Dance of the Jesters from [i]The Snow Maiden[/i] © Curnow Music Press, Inc. [b]CD 8[/b] Karel Husa - Concerto for Wind Ensemble © Associated Music Publishers (BMI) Michael Colgrass - Winds of Nagual © Colgrass Music/Carl Fischer, Inc. Warren Benson - Symphony II - "Lost Songs" © Warren Benson/Carl Fischer, Inc. [b]CD 9[/b] Warren Benson - Wings © Warren Benson/Carl Fischer, Inc. John Harbison - Three City Blocks © Associated Music Publishers, Inc. (BMI) Ron Nelson - Passacaglia (Homage on B-A-C-H) © Ludwig Music Publishing Co., Inc. Joseph Schwantner - [i]...and the mountains rising nowhere[/i] © Helicon Music Corporation c/o European American Music Distributors Corporation (BMI) Aaron Copland - [i]Emblems[/i] © Boosey & Hawkes, Inc. William Schuman - [i]George Washington Bridge[/i] © G. Schirmer, Inc. (ASCAP) Charles Ives/James b. Sinclair - Country Band March © Merion Music, Inc./BMI Sir William Walton/W. J. Duthoit - Coronation March, "Crown Imperial" © Boosey & Hawkes, Inc. [b]CD 10[/b] Gustav Holst - [i]Hammersmith[/i] - Prelude and Scherzo © Boosey & Hawkes Ralph Vaughan Williams - Toccata Marziale © Boosey & Hawkes, Inc. John Philip Sousa - Black Horse Troop © Sam Fox Arnold Schoenberg - Theme and Variations, Op. 43a © G. Schirmer, Inc. (ASCAP) Leonard B. Smith - Music Festival March © Bovaco Percy Grainger/R. Mark Rogers - Colonial Song © Southern Music Publishing Co. Gordon Jacob - Music for a Festival © Boosey & Hawkes, Inc. [hr] [i] This recording is produced for educational purposes and to enhance the public affairs and community relations programs of the Marine Corps. Because appropriated funds were used in the production of this recording, it may not be distributed for private use and is not for sale.[/i] [i]Timings here are taken from discs.[/i]
Tracklist
Early Acoustic Recordings 1889–1914
Farewell To Dresden
Hornpipe Polka
National Fencibles
Yorktown Centennial
Wedding March From A Midsummer Night's Dream
Washington Post
The Liberty Bell
The Thunderer
Belle Of New York
The Red, White And Blue
Selections From Erminie
Old Hickory
Manhattan Beach
Smoky Mokes
Old Club March
Admiral Dewey March
The Picadore
The Merry War March
Semper Fidelis
The Coquette
Lola Waltz
Kaiser Friedrich
Salute To Washington
Southern Ideal
Maple Leaf Rag
Marsovia Waltzes
Lincoln Centennial
Gate City
National Emblem
German Fidelity
Acoustic Recordings 1914-1921
Good Night Harvard
Krupp March
Grand Duke Of Baden
National Capital Centennial
Marine Corps Institute
The Rifle Regiment
Anchors Aweigh
Marche Turque Patrol
The Messenger
Old Comrades
Polonaise Militaire
True To The Flag
Joyce's 71st New York Regiment
74th Regiment
The Father Of Victory
Marche Militaire
Washington Post
Brooke's Triumphal
Under The Star Of The Guard
Pomp And Circumstance March No. 1
Historic Soloists
Night Soliloquy
Flight Of The Bumblebee
Fantasie On Themes From Verdi's Rigoletto
Beautiful Colorado
Serenade
Cornet Duet, "Short And Sweet" Polka
Premier Polka
My Heart At Thy Sweet Voice From Samson Et Dalila
Fantasia Capriccioso
La Joya
Stars In A Velvety Sky
Somewhere A Voice Is Calling
Hungarian Melodies
Carnival Of Venice
All Those Endearing Young Charms
Starlight
Thoughts Of Love
Piece Concertante
Annie Laurie
Historic Soloists (Continued), William F. Santelmann
Andante And Scherzo
Zigeunerweisen
Largo Al Factotum From The Barber Of Seville
Drum Major's Aria From Le Caïd
Second Regiment Connecticut
Stephen Foster Melodies
March Of The Women Marines
The Marines' Hymn
Overture To Russlan And Ludmilla
The Directorate
Polonaise From Eugene Onegin
Marche Militaire Française
On The Quarterdeck
Ride Of The Valkyries From Die Walküre
Semper Fidelis
Albert F. Schoepper, Dale H. Harpham
Prelude To Act 3 And Bridal Chorus From Lohengrim
Chorale And Alleluia
Bugler's Holiday
Commando March
The Stars And Stripes Forever
The Chimes Of Liberty
March Of The Steelmen
Man Of The Hour
Fanfare And Allegro
Purple Pageant
Athletic Festival March, Op. 69, No. 1
Overture To La Forza Del Destino
Molly On The Shore
Symphony In B-Flat For Concert Band
Hail To The Spirit Of Liberty
Washington Grays
Jack T. Kline, John R. Bourgeois
March From Symphonic Metamorphosis
Overture To Le Corsaire
The Glory Of The Yankee Navy
Festive Overture, Op. 96
The Pride Of The Wolverines
La Fiesta Mexicana
Entry March Of The Boyares
The Liberty Bell
Florentiner
Apothéose From Symphonie Funèbre Et Triomphale
Timothy W. Foley
Lincolnshire Posy
Derivations For Clarinet And Winds
Symphony For Band, West Point
Circus Polka
Fugue In C
Chorale Prelude, "Wir Glauben All' An Einen Gott"
Finale From Symphony No. 1
Dance Of The Jesters From The Snow Maiden
Composers Conduct: Husa, Colgrass, Benson
Concerto For Wind Ensemble
Wings Of Nagual
Symphony II - "Lost Songs"
Composers Conduct And Guest Conductors
Wings
Three City Blocks
Passacaglia (Homage On B-A-C-H)
...And The Mountains Rising Nowhere
Emblems
George Washington Bridge
Country Band March
Coronation March, "Crown Imperial"
Guest Conductors
Hammersmith, Prelude And Scherzo, Op.52
Suite No. 1 In E-Flat
Toccata Marziale
The Black Horse Troop
Theme And Variations, Op. 43a
Colonial Song
Music Festival
The Boys Of The Old Brigade
H.M. Jollies
Music For A Festival