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. Swearingens 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.
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. Swearingens 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.
Rough Riders Karl Lawrence King / Arr. James Swearingen
One of Karl L. King's finest easier marches in an effective new edition by master arranger James Swearingen. A terrific selection for concert, festival or contest use. This superlative march from the Barnhouse Heritage of the March Series is sure to be the hit of your next performance! VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
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Duration: 2:03 min
Difficulty: 2+ (2,+)
Difficulty: 2+ (2,+)
Article Nr: 105718
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Winchester Chronicles James Swearingen
61,36 €
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Duration: 3:4 min
Difficulty: 2+ (2,+)
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Article Nr: 99426
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Bonds of Unity (Konzertmarsch) Karl Lawrence King / Arr. James Swearingen
You just can't you beat this James Swearingen arrangement of one of Karl King's most popular marches! An excellent selection for concert, festival, or contest use by bands of all levels.
75,00 €
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Duration: 3:04 min
Difficulty: 2+ (2,+)
Difficulty: 2+ (2,+)
Article Nr: 97759
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The Nutcracker (Der Nußknacker ) (Auszüge) Piotr Ilich Tchaikowsky (Pyotr Peter Ilyich Iljitsch Tschaikovsky) / Arr. James Swearingen
The Carl Fischer Young Performing SeriesJim Swearingen has crafted a brilliantly scored medley of excerpts from three of the sections of this perennially popular ballet, and this arrangement will serve to introduce young players to some of the melodic delights found in this beloved work. It's an excellent way to make your winter concert truly memorable! ...
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Duration: 1:50 min
Difficulty: 2
Difficulty: 2
Composer: Piotr Ilich Tchaikowsky (Pyotr Peter Ilyich Iljitsch Tschaikovsky)
Arranger: James Swearingen
Arranger: James Swearingen
Article Nr: 95793
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Two ceremonial marches Edward Elgar & Giuseppe Verdi / Arr. James Swearingen
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Article Nr: 95685
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A classic overture James Swearingen
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Difficulty: 2
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Article Nr: 94988
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Trails of glory (A western overture) James Swearingen
72,00 €
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Duration: 4:1 min
Difficulty: 2+ (2,+)
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Article Nr: 94974
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Valley Forge March Karl Lawrence King / Arr. James Swearingen
Karl King was a true master at writing easier marches and Valley Forge is one of his nicest. Just one time through the Trio of this march and you'll know immediately why this was one of King's most popular marches. James Swearingen's new arrangement, with full concert band instrumentation, subtle rescoring and careful editing, guarantees Valley Forge to be a perfect choice for ...
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Duration: 2:10 min
Difficulty: 2+ (2,+)
Difficulty: 2+ (2,+)
Article Nr: 94964
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United Nations (March) Karl Lawrence King / Arr. James Swearingen
James Swearingen's bright new arrangement brings out the best in the most famous of Karl King's easier marches. Stirring melodies and counter melodies made King a "tunesmith" like no other and this arrangement is sure to become just as popular as Swearingen's previous treatments of "Alamo", "Coast Guards and "Allied Honor". Absolutely perfect for any concert or contest situatio ...
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Duration: 2:15 min
Difficulty: 2+ (2,+)
Difficulty: 2+ (2,+)
Article Nr: 94956
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Proud Spirit James Swearingen
58,80 €
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Duration: 3:15 min
Difficulty: 3
Difficulty: 3
Article Nr: 94891
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Of pride and celebration James Swearingen
81,50 €
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Duration: 7 min
Difficulty: 3
Difficulty: 3
Article Nr: 94876
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Exaltation James Swearingen
A dramatic and forceful overture with lots of rhythmic drive. This contest oriented work features an alto saxophone solo and fine melodic material. PERFECTION PLUS!
90,00 €
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Duration: 5:04 min
Difficulty: 3
Difficulty: 3
Article Nr: 94798
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Denbridge way James Swearingen
84,40 €
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Duration: 4:45 min
Difficulty: 3
Difficulty: 3
Article Nr: 94791
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Chesford Portrait James Swearingen
71,58 €
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Duration: 6:1 min
Difficulty: 3
Difficulty: 3
Article Nr: 94765
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Westchester march James Swearingen
40,90 €
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Difficulty: 1+
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Article Nr: 94694
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Two amigos James Swearingen
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Difficulty: 1
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Article Nr: 94686
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