Liberty for all--a musical journey interactive CD-ROM.MENC: The National Association for Music Education MENC: The National Association for Music Education, formerly called Music Educators National Conference, is an organization based out of Reston, Virginia which is focused on the advancement of music education, both as a profession and the assurance of music education as , 1806 Robert Fulton Dr., Reston, VA 20191; (800) 828-0229 or (703) 860-4000, fax: (703) 860-1531; www.menc.org. $17, $12.75 MENC members. www.menc.org. Liberty for All--A Musical Journey features sounds of the "President's Own" United States Marine Band performing such inspirational patriotic tunes as "God Bless America," "The Stars and Stripes Forever For other uses, see Stars and Stripes Forever (disambiguation). "Stars and Stripes Forever" is a patriotic American march widely considered to be the magnum opus of composer John Philip Sousa. By act of Congress, it is the National March of the United States of America. " and "The Star Spangled span·gle n. 1. A small, often circular piece of sparkling metal or plastic sewn especially on garments for decoration. 2. A small sparkling object, drop, or spot: spangles of sunlight. Banner." This interactive CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). was released by Altissimo Al`tis´si`mo n. 1. (Mus.) The part or notes situated above F in alt. Adj. 1. altissimo - very high high-pitched, high - used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency ! Recordings as a joint project with MENC: The National Association for Music Education. A portion of the project was funded by a grant from The Lockheed Martin Corporation. These never-before-released live musical performances trace America's history from the American Revolution through the twentieth century. The enhanced CD-ROM provides insight that places the musical selections within a historical time line. The compilation includes an introduction by Army General Tommy Franks (Ret.). Contributing narrations to the CD from the six historical eras feature Grammy award-winning artist Amy Grant, Country Music Association award winner Chely Wright, Academy Award-nominated actor and director Gary Sinise and Grammy award-winning producer Richard Marx. A portion of the proceeds from sales of the CD will go to the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation The 'Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that provides academic scholarships to children of United States Marines, with particular attention given to children whose parent was killed or wounded in action. , a nonprofit, tax-exempt corporation of volunteer men and women dedicated to providing financial assistance in the form of scholarships for higher education to deserving sons and daughters of United States Marines and children of former Marines. For more information contact MENC. |
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