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The American Legion Band of the Tonawandas has available for purchase several audio CD's and a special edition "75th Anniversary" booklet and DVD. These items are available at band concerts, at the American Legion Post 264 Hall in Tonawanda, or by ordering through the address listed at the bottom of this page. For additional information, email Equipment Manager Gretchen Scott.

Songs listed with a note next to them have a 30-second audio preview. To listen, click the note icon. *Please note that the previews are sampled at a lower rate and have a lesser sound quality than the songs on the actual CD.*


March Masterpieces

In this, the Band's latest recording, marches are the feature. Some are very familiar, others not so familiar, but all will get your feet moving! Recorded in 2006; conducted by William Weikert.


Songs:
  1. Emblem of Unity
  2. Who's Who in Navy Blue
  3. Bravura
  4. The Chimes of Liberty
  5. Florentiner March
  6. Hot Trombone
  7. Colonel Bogey
  8. Folies Bergere
  9. The Kilties March
  10. Comrades of the Legion
  1. Navigation Inn
  2. Washington Post
  3. English Folk Song Suite
  4. The Boys of the Old Brigade
  5. Viva Caicilia
  6. Sol y Sombra
  7. Knightsbridge March
  8. St. Louis Blues
  9. Radetzky March
  10. Stars and Stripes Forever


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Let's Dance

"Dance" music is the feature on this recording, with big band tunes, symphonic arrangements, and a few marches. Recorded in 2002; conducted by William Weikert.


Songs:
  1. A Tribute to the Count Basie Orchestra
  2. Jack Tar March
  3. Glen Miller Medley
  4. Pasquinade
  5. Embraceable You
  6. Tico-Tico
  7. Frank Sinatra Hits Melody
  8. Radio Waves
  1. Someone To Watch Over Me
  2. Shall We Dance
  3. Serenata
  4. There's No Business Like Show Business
  5. Official West Point March
  6. Song and Samba
  7. Russian Sailor's Dance
  8. National Emblem


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The Spirit of Liberty

The Band performs traditional patriotic marches and service songs, along with a few modern patriotic arrangements. Recorded in 1995; conducted by William Weikert.


Songs:
  1. U.S. Field Artillery March
  2. American Pageant
  3. The Marines' Hymn
  4. American Salute
  5. American Patrol
  6. U.S. Air Force Song
  7. America, The Beautiful
  1. National Emblem
  2. Star Spangled Spectacular
  3. Semper Paratus
  4. In the Miller Mood
  5. Anchor's Aweigh
  6. God Bless the U.S.A.


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It's Showtime!

The Band's first recording, "It's Showtime!", displays its versatility by featuring show music, big band tunes, marches, and symphonic arrangements. Recorded in 1992; conducted by William Weikert.


Songs:
  1. The Official West Point March
  2. Tin Pan Alley!
  3. John Williams: The Symphonic Marches
  4. Under the Double Eagle
  5. Poet and Peasant Overture
  1. Midway March
  2. Big Band Bash
  3. Bullets and Bayonets
  4. Flight
  5. The Phantom of the Opera


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75th Anniversary DVD

This DVD is a comprehensive collection of band photos, films, and newspaper articles detailing the band's history up to the present day. It also contains a recording of the band's concert at Carnegie Hall in April 2004, as well as video recordings from previous American Legion Competitions and various other venues.


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75th Anniversary Booklet

This 80-page booklet allows the reader to follow the band from 1929 to 2004 through selected photos, news clippings, and letters.


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To order the above merchandise:

CD/DVD Price:  $12.00
Booklet Price:  $15.00
Shipping/Handling:  $3.00

Check or Money Order only, payable to "American Legion Band of the Tonawandas".

Send Payment & Order Info to:

American Legion Band of the Tonawandas
P.O.Box 122
Tonawanda, NY 14150
Attn: Gretchen Scott/CD Order