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James Swearingen

James Swearingen composer / arranger

date of birth: 26.09.1947

James Swearingen's talents as a performer, composer/arranger and educator include a background of extensive training and experience. He has earned degrees from Bowling Green State University and The Ohio State University. In recognition of distinguished contributions, Mr. Swearingen was recently accorded the title of Professor Emeritus from Capital University located in Columbus, Ohio. Prior to his appointment at Capital in 1987, he spent eighteen years teaching instrumental music in the public schools of central Ohio. His first teaching assignment took him to the community of Sunbury, Ohio. He then spent fourteen years as Director of Instrumental Music at Grove City High School, where his marching, concert, and jazz bands all received acclaim for their high standards of performing excellence.

Mr. Swearingen currently serves as a staff arranger for the famed Ohio State University Marching Band. In addition to his arranging responsibilities, Mr. Swearingen manages to be very active as a guest conductor, adjudicator and educational clinician. Appearances have included trips throughout the United States, as well as Australia, Canada, Europe, Japan, Norway, the Republic of China and Singapore.

School directors, student performers and audiences worldwide have enthusiastically received Mr. Swearingen’s numerous contributions for band. With nearly 600 published works, he has written band compositions and arrangements that reflect a variety of musical forms and styles. Many of his pieces, including 113 commissioned works, have been chosen for contest and festival lists. He is a recipient of several ASCAP awards for published compositions and in 1992 was selected as an Accomplished Graduate of the Fine and Performing Arts from Bowling Green State University. In March of 2000, he was invited to join The American Bandmasters Association, considered to be the most prestigious bandmaster organization in the world. Mr. Swearingen received the 2002 Community Music Educator Award given annually by the Columbus Symphony Orchestra. In that same year, he became conductor of the Grove City Community Winds. This highly talented ensemble consists of many fine musicians from the central Ohio area. On June 20, 2009, The American School Band Directors Association, Inc., presented Mr. Swearingen with the A. Austin Harding Award. This prestigious award is presented annually by the organization and is reflective of valuable and dedicated service to the school bands of America. In 2011, he received the Hall of Fame Award presented by the Ohio Chapter (Mu) of Phi Beta Mu. The OMEA Distinguished Service Award was presented to him at the 2014 OMEA Professional Development Conference. Later that year, he was presented the Signature Sinfonian Award by Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. On April 21, 2015, The Ohio State School of Music honored Mr. Swearingen with their Distinguished Alumnus Award. It should be noted that he is also a member of numerous professional and honorary organizations including NAfME, ASBDA, Phi Beta Mu and Pi Kappa Lambda.

Many of Mr. Swearingen's most popular band compositions have been recorded by the prestigious Washington Winds and are available on Walking Frog Records compact discs: His recordings include In All Its Glory, Exaltation, Celebration For Winds And Percussion, The Light Of Dawn, and the newest release, Flight of Valor.

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Blue Ridge Saga - James Swearingen

Blue Ridge Saga James Swearingen

A folksetting composition that reflects on the beauty and history of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Excellent for Junior High/High School festival and contest performances.
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Duration: 6:25 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: James Swearingen
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Article Nr: 94747
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Centuria  (Overture) - James Swearingen

Centuria (Overture) James Swearingen

Exhibiting all of the factors which have made him such a popular composer of original works for band such as intelligent, idiomatic writing for each instrument, great playability, singable themes, rhythmic vitality, interesting percussion parts and, in short, an uncanny understanding of the school concert band and student musicians. Very highly recommended. ...
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Duration: 5:3 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: James Swearingen
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Article Nr: 94761
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Eiger: Journey To The Summit - James Swearingen

Eiger: Journey To The Summit James Swearingen

Eiger, A Journey to the Summit by James Swearingen - Heroic themes abound as noted composer James Swearingen weaves a tapestry of musical styles to depict the emotional story of John Harlin. At the age of nine, John lost his father when he tragically fell 4000 ft. to his death while attempting to climb the mountain known as Eiger (pronounced eye-ger). The Eiger North Face is co ...
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Duration: 6:07 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: James Swearingen
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Invicta (Overture) - James Swearingen

Invicta (Overture) James Swearingen

A dramatic contest overture. The strong lyrical middle section provides just the right contrast for teaching different musical styles. For that next concert Invicta is sure to be a powerful and dramatic performance that your audience won't soon forget.
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Duration: 5:30 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: James Swearingen
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Article Nr: 94834
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Fanfare and Triumph - James Swearingen

Fanfare and Triumph James Swearingen

If you're looking for that perfect selection to open your concert, then look no further than this exciting new overture. A bold and powerful fanfare marks the way for a wonderful collection of musical themes that audience members will find themselves singing long after the conclusion of your program. This work is scored extremely well and is sure to have a positive impact on yo ...
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Duration: 4:45 min
Difficulty: 2+
Composer: James Swearingen
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Article Nr: 154692
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Silent Night - Stille Nacht - Franz Xaver Gruber / Arr. James Swearingen

Silent Night - Stille Nacht Franz Xaver Gruber / Arr. James Swearingen

Long identified as the most popular Christmas carol of all times, this tasteful arrangement of Silent Night is sure to win the hearts of all ages. Scoring techniques that have been carefully crafted, along with lush harmonies, will allow you to put this piece together in a timely and very satisfying manner. Expressive playing is of the utmost importance and you can be certain t ...
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Duration: 4:03 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Franz Xaver Gruber
Arranger: James Swearingen
Article Nr: 150360
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Where the River flows - James Swearingen

Where the River flows James Swearingen

A suite in 3 parts based on the story of a young boy who was abducted by a Shawnee Indian hunting party in 1771. The first movement, The New Frontier is a bold and majestic section containing the patented Swearingen melodic themes which have made his music so popular. Bring Back My Child is a solemn section which includes some sorrowful chanting(optional) by members of the band ...
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Duration: 7:12 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: James Swearingen
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Article Nr: 97760
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Ashton Overture - James Swearingen

Ashton Overture James Swearingen

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If you liked Swearingen's incredibly popular Brookpark Overture,'' this English folkstyle piece should fit your band to a T. It features a majestic fanfare, a quick and lively main theme interspersed with some clever lyrical writing and a pretty middle section in 3/4.
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Duration: 04:00 min
Difficulty: 2
Composer: James Swearingen
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Article Nr: 168053
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Dawn of a New Day - James Swearingen

Dawn of a New Day James Swearingen

A descriptive, almost ballet-like work that is more contemporary than this composer's previous works. Dawn of a New Day will prove itself time and again. The graphic depiction of the new day's events gives this dynamic piece an additional dimension and is highly Recommended!
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Duration: 5:55 min
Difficulty: 3+
Composer: James Swearingen
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Article Nr: 94966
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A Song of Hope - James Swearingen

A Song of Hope James Swearingen

Sensitive and reflective, certainly a most exceptional composition for this grade level. A great way to build tone production, help intonation and teach your band the art of expressive performance. You can be sure that your band will be a much better band after they have prepared and performed this effective piece. It's inspirational and uplifting sound makes it a wonderful cha ...
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Duration: 2:35 min
Difficulty: 2
Composer: James Swearingen
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Article Nr: 139004
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All Glory Told - James Swearingen

All Glory Told James Swearingen

Another blockbuster composition from the pen of James Swearingen. Starts out with effective on stage and off stage trumpet solos before the whole band joins for a very lush and expressive opening section. Perfect for concert or contest use, All Glory Told is destined to become one of Swearingen's most popular pieces.
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Duration: 6:34 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: James Swearingen
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Article Nr: 99393
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A Scottish Portrait - James Swearingen

A Scottish Portrait James Swearingen

Symphony Band SeriesThis delightful suite of three folk songs is sure to bring about a toe-tapping smile along with an occasional tear of Scottish pride. With musical excitement from beginning to end, this sensational new work has been scored to make your group sound its absolute best. Tuneful melodies and great percussion writing complement each other throughout the entire per ...
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Duration: 5:58 min
Difficulty: 3+
Composer: James Swearingen
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Article Nr: 157599
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In all its glory - James Swearingen

In all its glory James Swearingen

In All Its Glory is yet another exceptional example why James Swearignen compositions are held in high regard the world over, not only for the quality of the writing, but also for his music's ability to generate enthusiasm among the thousands of students year after year! In All Its Glory has been and continues to be one of the best selling concert band pieces in the Barnhouse c ...
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Duration: 6:15 min
Difficulty: 4
Composer: James Swearingen
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Article Nr: 94829
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March of the Belgian Paratroopers - Pieter Leemans / Arr. James Swearingen

March of the Belgian Paratroopers Pieter Leemans / Arr. James Swearingen

Titel / Title: March of the Belgian Paratroopers Herausgeber / Publisher: Hal Leonard Instrumentation: Concert Band/Harmonie Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Serie / Series: MusicWorks Grade 3 Sprache / Language: English UPC: 884088157753Moderate in tempo and light in style, this appealing and unique march is now available for young players in this masterful arran ...
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Duration: 2:35 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Pieter Leemans
Arranger: James Swearingen
Article Nr: 148164
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Alamo March - Karl Lawrence King / Arr. James Swearingen

Alamo March Karl Lawrence King / Arr. James Swearingen

When it came to writing marches that sounded great with bands at all grade levels Karl King had no peer. Dedicated to the heroes of The Alamo, this march has that certain quality that made it one of King's favorite easy marches. With a full concert band instrumentation along with subtle changes in the instrumental scoring and percussion lines, Swearingen's arr. enhances its cha ...
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Duration: 2:10 min
Difficulty: 2+ (2,+)
Composer: Karl Lawrence King
Arranger: James Swearingen
Article Nr: 94728
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The Legend of Danny Boy - Frederic Edward Weatherly / Arr. James Swearingen

The Legend of Danny Boy Frederic Edward Weatherly / Arr. James Swearingen

A beautiful setting of Danny Boy which will be a perfect change of pace on any concert program. Features a short trumpet or cornet solo and it's an excellent tool for teaching your band the art of phrasing and legato style. Will be the hit of your next concert!
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Duration: 2:24 min
Difficulty: 3
Article Nr: 136472
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