Скачать или смотреть American Frontier Suites #04, River Valley Suite - by David P. Miller - Performed by the MCSB

The performance is the world premiere of this work, by the Mississippi Community Symphonic Band, in the Belhaven University Center for the Arts auditorium, on May 23, 2009.
Conducted by David P. Miller.

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This is a scrolling-score video of the fourth volume in the famous American Frontier Suite series. brings you five tunes popular in (area, time period)

This work includes these tunes:
• My Old Kentucky Home —— Starting with a trombone solo or section soli, this tune will be instantly recognized and appreciated by just about any age group in your audience. It then grows to a full band rendition of this favorite tune.

• The Blue-Tail Fly — Also known as “Jimmy Crack Corn,” this is another tune that is already a favorite of people everywhere; this arrangement features an upbeat version for the chorus, alternating with easy 5/4 segments for the verses; excellent opportunities for players to learn to watch the conductor!
• Down In The Valley — Played in a fast (one beat) 3/4 time, this tune gives a relaxing interlude between two faster upbeat melodies, and will frequently start the audience singing along with the melody.
• The Arkansas Traveler — Frequently used as the tune for “I’m bringing home a baby bumblebee…” this tune will bring a smile to everyone’s faces, even the players as they find a few melodic surprises in here.
• Drink To Me Only With Thine Eyes — One of the most haunting ballads to come from this time period, this tune makes a fitting conclusion to the medley.

This piece has been carefully scored to be a challenging Grade 3, and would be another ideal piece for state contest lists