AMERICA, THE BEAUTIFUL

(Click play to hear excerpt)

Arranged by Fred Morden

Duration: 3’46”

Orchestration: 2-2-2-2/4-3-3-1/Timpani, Sn. Dr., Cymbals, Orch. Bells/Strings

Can be performed with orchestra alone, with SATB Chorus, 

and/or Treble (Children) Voices.

It begins small, like a prayer, and finishes with a thrilling, gorgeous chorale.  Three verses originally written for a children’s choir but can be used with adults.  You can also use the last verse as a sing along. 

Commissioned by Kurt Trevor, Music Director and Conductor

Knoxville Symphony Orchestra