For symphony orchestra, commissioned by the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

“I set out looking for patriotic songs by American women composers. Much to my own surprise, I found not one or two, but hundreds.

I have taken three of these songs and used them as thematic material in what has become a very American anthem called All American – the italics being significant.

There is still a Sousa quote that sneaks in, and hidden references to other works, but do listen for the very patriotic melodies of Mildred Hill (the composer of the best known song in the English language, Happy Birthday), in her song March on, Brave Lads, March on!, Emily Wood Bower’s Your Country Needs You and Anita Owen’s Neath The Flag Of The Red, White And Blue.

All American is dedicated to these women.”

This purchase will be delivered as a digital download of a PDF file(s). This download is for the full orchestral score and individual instrumental parts.

©2019 Laura Karpman