O Land Of Mine, America for Orchestra and optional Chorus by Mike Lewis Choir - Sheet Music

Concert Band; Orchestra 3.2.2+BCl.2: 4.3.3.1: Timp.Perc(2): Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set): Mixed Chorus (opt.; available separately)

SKU: AP.36-A860101

Arranged by Mike Lewis and ed./arr. by Mike Lewis/ Text by Michael E. Rourke (pen name Herbert Reynolds). Full Orchestra, Conductor Score. Kalmus Symphonic Pops. Score. LudwigMasters Publications #36-A860101. Published by LudwigMasters Publications (AP.36-A860101).

ISBN 9798888529348. UPC: 659359852497. English.

George Gerswhin (1898-1937) teamed up with Tin Pan Alley lyricist Michael E. Rourke (pen name Herbert Reynolds) in a 1919 competition to compose a national anthem for the United States of America, which did not have an official anthem at that time. The pair published the rousing march, titled O Land of Mine, America, anonymously with an eye to appeal directly to the most famous of the five judges, John Philip Sousa. They did not win the $5000 prize, instead earning an honorable mention and $50, which the two split between them. This version for orchestra and optional chorus has been arranged by Mike Lewis. Instrumentation: 3.2.2+BCl.2: 4.3.3.1: Timp.Perc(2): Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set): Mixed Chorus (opt.; available separately).

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