Above and Beyond - John Tatgenhorst

The American composer John Tatgenhorst (East Liverpool, Ohio, 1938) started composing works for school bands. Among his numerous band compositions the overture 'Tanglewood' was very successsful. The work 'Above and Beyond' is a spectacular composition for symphonic band, whose ambition matches its title. There is an extended percussion part requiring six players and there are also parts for piano, harp and violoncello. It was commissioned by the United States Air Force Band, Washington and its conductor Alan Bonner.

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