Ira Hearshen is one of America's most popular and successful orchestrators and arrangers. He has written for many Hollywood films, such as Toy Story and The Scorpion King. He has also written for the concert stage, especially wind band, notably his Pulitzer Prize-nominated Symphony on Themes of John Philip Sousa, which is adventurously constructed, richly melodic and colorfully scored. His unique takes on Strike Up The Band and There's No Business Like Show Business provide moments of rich humor whilst the Divertimento for Band mines the American Jazz vernacular with true rhythmic verve.

Tracklist:

Strike Up The Band (Arr. I. Hearshen): Strike Up The Band (Arr. I. Hearshen For Wind Ensemble)
Symphony On Themes Of John Philip Sousa: I. After Washington Post
Symphony On Themes Of John Philip Sousa: II. After The Thunderer
Symphony On Themes Of John Philip Sousa: III. After Fairest Of The Fair
Symphony On Themes Of John Philip Sousa: IV. After Hands Across The Sea
There's No Business Like Show Business (Arr. I. Hearshen): There's No Business Like Show Business (Arr. I. Hearshen For
Divertimento For Band: I. Ragtime
Divertimento For Band: II. Blues
Divertimento For Band: III. Mambo Loco
Divertimento For Band: IV. Susan's Song
Divertimento For Band: V. March Of The Little People

UPC: 747313304172
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 4.30.13
Format: CD

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