2014 marks the 200th anniversary of the writing of Francis Scott Key's piece that became our National Anthem. Tim Sharp Executive Director of ACDA saw an opportunity for choirs all across America to stand together in harmony and celebration. His arrangement is based on the improvisation performed by Rachmaninoff an American citizen and can be sung a cappella or accompanied (see NMK1001/HL001251…

TTBB a cappella-America the Beautiful and The Star Spangled Banner are two of our nation's most beloved patriotic songs. In an excellent arrangement by David Dickau the a cappella vocal lines flow easily for each part providing all the fervoryou could want with just enough new material to bring a freshness to the performance.

For voice and C instrument. Format: fakebook (spiral bound). With vocal melody, lyrics, piano accompaniment, chord names and leadsheet notation. Hymn. Series: Hal Leonard Fake Books. 494 pages. 9x12 inches. Published by Hal Leonard.