With the approaching 250th anniversary celebration of the United States, we begin a new chapter in the story of America. Why not mark the occasion with a new take on a classic patriotic hymn? This new, original setting of America the Beautiful reflects a wide range of emotions including drama, passion, and tenderness. Although the melody and harmonies are new, there are deliberate echoes of the well-known hymn by Samuel A. Ward. This may be performed by a cappella choir or with one of the available instrumental accompaniments for band, orchestra, or flex ensemble.
- duration: ca. 4 minutes a cappella, 4:45 accompanied