Music by 20th century wind-band composers is the focus of this edition of Brass, Reeds, and Percussion: music of Malcolm Arnold, Vitorio Giannini, and James Barnes. This edition begins with the march “Overseas,” composed in 1960 by Sir Malcolm Arnold, the British composer who lived from 1921 to 2006. After seeing Louis Armstrong perform, Arnold took up the trumpet at age 12. At age 17, he was awarded a scholarship to the Royal College of Music. During WW II, he registered as a conscientious objector and therefore did not fight. This also allowed him to continue work as the first trumpet of the London Philharmonic Orchestra. After his brother was killed in 1944, he volunteered for military service and was assigned to a military band. He shot himself in foot to get back to civilian life. He became a full-time composer in 1948.
- Overseas (1960)
Composer: Malcolm Arnold (1921-2006)
Performer: Dallas Wind Symphony
Album: Arnold for Band
- Fantasy Variations on Theme by Paganini
Composer: James Barnes (1949- )
Performer: Air Force Tactical Air Comand Band
Album: Fireworks for Band
- Symphony No. 3: Allegro Energico
Composer: Vitorio Giannini (1903-1966)
Performer: U.S. Air Force Band
Album: American Treasures
- Symphony No. 3: Adagio
Composer: Vitorio Giannini
Performer: U.S. Air Force Band
Album: American Treasures
- Symphony No. 3: Allegretto
Composer: Vitorio Giannini
Performer: U.S. Air Force Band
Album: American Treasures
- Symphony No. 3: Allegro con brio
Composer: Vitorio Giannini
Performer: U.S. Air Force Band
Album: American Treasures
- HRH Duke of Cambridge (1957)
Composer: Malcolm Arnold
Performer: Dallas Wind Symphony
Album: Arnold for Band
