Leroy Anderson wrote several legendary classical-pops pieces that remain popular, many of which he also arranged for wind band. Among them are Sleigh Ride, The Irish Washerwoman, Bugler's Holiday, and Belle of the Ball. June 29, 2008 marked the centennial of Anderson's birth, and so our performance of Belle of the Ball will help to celebrate that milestone.
A community band performs Belle of the Ball (they repeat the A section to accomodate a soprano soloist singing the original words):
LeroyAnderson.com - a treasure trove of information on the composer and his music, including a listening room.
Once Upon a Sleigh Ride - a PBS documentary about Anderson and his music.
Belle of the Ball described at Answers.com.
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