America, the Beautiful

Transcription and arrangement for orchestra and vocal soloist of Ray Charles’ iconic patriotic classic “America, The Beautiful” as recorded by the singer in his key of C major, 12/8 time. This arrangement could also be performed with only soloist and piano (and opt’l added instruments).

Fairly easy to medium difficulty. Duration: 4 mins.

Full Score (in C) & Parts for:
2 Fl, 2 Ob, 2 Cl, 2 Bsn
4 Hn, 3 Bb Tpt, 3 Tbn, Tuba
Timp, 2 Perc [Sn Dr, Sus. Cym., Mark Tree, Piatti], Dr. Set (sitting), Hp. (opt’l), Pno, Gtr (opt’l)
Vln 1 & 2, Vla, Cello, Double Bass