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MEACHAM – March Melody ‘American Patrol’ – TWO CELLOS (easy)

Other Identification:
“American Patrol” is a popular march written by Frank White (F.W.) Meacham in 1885. It incorporates both original musical themes by Meacham and melodies from American patriotic songs of the era such as “Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean” and “Dixie.” Composed for piano, it was then arranged for wind band and published by Carl Fischer in 1891.

Glenn Miller’s Orchestra recorded a swing version of the march arranged by Jerry Gray in April 1942 (where the theme “The Girl I Left Behind” can be also heard, and while the band was in Hollywood filming the 20th Century-Fox musical film ‘Orchestra Wives’) which was released as a 78 single on Victor Records. Morton Gould later composed his own unusual and often dissonant “American Patrol for 3 Bands.

Movements or sections:
The format was intended to represent a military band approaching, passing, and fading into the distance. The themes were played progressively louder until a recapitulation of the first theme(s), gradually dying away and finishing very quietly indeed. The original piano version of “American Patrol” followed this scheme. However, Johnstone’s arrangement for two cellos does not take this into consideration; it simply allows the cellists to have fun!

Instrumentation: DUO OF TWO CELLOS (easy)
Arranged by David Johnstone

1 PDF, with score and parts

Approximate difficulty: EASY
The first cello (only rising to a maximum of fourth position) has the melodic importance, but the second cello (in first position, but with forward and backward extensions) often gives help to the melody and is no mere accompaniment. Ideal not only for duos but also for being included in the cello class or young cello ensembles.

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