Home of the Brave (c/b) John M. Pasternak

98/RWS Symphony Band Series
Home Of The Brave stems from a final sentence in the Star-Spangled Banner that the United States' flag would forever stand. John M. Pasternak takes a contemporary approach to the Star-Spangled Banner as the melody line is woven through various instruments as solo lines on top of new and intriguing harmonies. The work culminates with the traditional playing of O say does that Star-Spangled Banner and then fades into the distance.