Snapshots of America

Snapshots of America (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 16, 1993)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Proarte
• ASIN: B000000C91
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #521,731 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Fanfare for the Common Man, for brass & percussion (from Symphony No. 3 - Summit Brass

2. God Bless America, song - Houston Sym/Sergiu Comissiona

3. America the Beautiful (original title "Materna") - Houston Sym/Sergiu Comissiona

4. National Emblem, march for orchestra (or band) - Houston Sym/Sergiu Comissiona

5. March - San Diego Sym/Lalo Schifrin

6. Theme - San Diego Sym/Lalo Schifrin

7. George M Cohan Medley - Houston Sym/Sergiu Comissiona

8. American Salute, for orchestra - Houston Sym/Sergiu Comissiona

9. [Unspecified] Suite - Houston Sym/Sergiu Comissiona

10. Seventy-six Trombones - Houston Sym/Sergiu Comissiona

11. Armed Forces Medley, for military band - San Diego Sym/Lalo Schifrin

12. The Washington Post, march for band - San Diego Sym/Lalo Schifrin

13. The Stars and Stripes Forever, march for band - San Diego Sym/Lalo Schifrin

14. God Bless America, song - Kate Smith

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars OUTSTANDING! It makes you want to stand and salute., November 8, 1998

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This review is from: Snapshots of America (Audio CD)

This is the finest collection of American Patriotic songs. From Copland, Sousa, to Kate Smith singing "God Bless America", these songs remind you of what those before us sacrificed so that we may enjoy, and sadly take for granted, such wonderful freedoms as those which we have today. I admit that when I listen to Kate Smith sing "God Bless America" tears fill my eyes as pride for America swells. If you love America then this is the CD for you. You won't be disappointed, I wasn't!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good choice for someone who loves American music, June 14, 2005

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Micheline Montreuil "Micheline Montreuil" (Quebec, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Snapshots of America (Audio CD)

There is no doubt in my mind that Houston Symphony and San Diego Symphony are two fine orchestras that give a very good sound for these tunes. They are well played and directed and you will dream about America when you will listen this CD. The choice of tunes is excellent and I am sure that you will like. These two orchestras give bright colors to these tunes. A really good choice.

5.0 out of 5 stars The purchase of a used CD, June 3, 2009

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Lynne F. Severe - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Snapshots of America (Audio CD)

I was a bit hesitant to purchase a CD that was used, for fear that it would have scratches. But I wanted the songs on it, and it was no longer in print. The vendor stated it was in excellent condition, so I decided to take a chance. I am so glad I did. It is nothing less than excellent in everyway. It was delivered in a flash, and has provided endless hours of perfection.