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HomeUS Flag and Flagpole KitsForward March! Great American Marches |
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11 of 12 found the following review helpful:
 Forward March! May 03, 2005
By Yankee Colonel
FORWARD MARCH! is an enjoyable and stimulating album which provides an unusual mix of traditional marches and not often heard compositions.
The United States Army Band is magnificent in its superb technical presentation of the broad spectrum of music contained on the CD and that unquestionably makes it worth acquiring.
Altissimo! Recordings once again educates listeners, as it did in HAIL TO THE CHIEF, by exposing them to pieces which have historical as well as musical significance. It carefully points out those works which are parade marches versus concert marches --- describing the Washington Grays as the "forerunner" of the latter.
The documentation which accompanies the CD provides a brief but tantalizing sense of who or what prompted the composition. Consequently, a far better appreciation for each selection is the result. The overall effect is a noteworthy collection of thoroughly enjoyable music for all to hear!
FORWARD MARCH! is a must for those who enjoy the uplifting of spirit which the march as a style of music provides!
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
A pleasant surprise from the Army Band. Aug 14, 2005
By Bruce E. Tipton
"band director"
The Forward March CD is a great collection of marches. I have listened to the CD three times in the last few weeks and my students have replayed the CD over and over at the band room. A worthwhile addition to your library.
8 of 9 found the following review helpful:
 Altissimo! Finally Has a Winner! Aug 01, 2005
By Roger Kennedy
Finally a CD from Altissimo! of decent length with a solid march program. Instead of the usual patriotic dribble that we normally get on this label at last we have some real marches!Many of the selections are well known, but there are a few gems here. The performances are first-rate as to be expected by this premier band. For a change it looks like Altissimo! put together a winner from the extensive library of the bands' recorded music. Most likely none of the pieces played here are current recordings, but are taken from the bands own library which is what Altissimo! does with all of their products. In other words this is not an original recording. Still, the material is good and worthwhile. The program notes are better than usual as well. Altissimo! is slowly getting more professional in their products. Its been a gradual process indeed!
Better Than the Marines! Sep 19, 2010
By alnval
Aside from the recording itself, which is impeccable, this US Army Band, is a marvel. The instruments from the piccolos to the tubas are played with precision, clarity and with a dynamic range and musicianship that testifies to the quality of the director and his appreciation of band music. IMO they clearly have replaced the US Marine Corps Band as the military's premier musical organization.
marches Jul 01, 2010
By D. Weulander
Contains some great marches that are seldom heard. The only drawback is that it contains the "Stars and Stripes Forever" which is undoubtedly the most overly-recorded piece of music there is.
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