National Anthem: a song of praise or devotion to one’s country. › Performed in ceremonial events › March-like character › Often written in war time
The United States National Anthem › Became official anthem in 1931 › Melody from English Hymn by John Stafford Smith › Lyrics by Francis Scott Key (originally a poem) Written during a battle of the War of 1812 Listen (#1)
Protocols: rules of diplomatic or state etiquette. › “Hail to the Chief”- U.S. Performed whenever the president enters a formal gathering › “God Save the Queen” – Great Britian Performed whenever the king or queen enters a public event Listen (#2)
Music is a part of celebrating milestones › Graduation Edward Elgar’s “Pomp and Circumstance” Listen (#5) › Birthdays “Happy Birthday to You” “Las Mananitas” (Mexico) Listen and Perform (#6)
Festival settings, like on the 4 th of July, are commonly celebrated with band music. Concert and Marching Bands › U.S. and military tradition › Parades, sporting events, other outdoor events › Band: Only winds and percussion › Orchestra: Strings, winds, and percussion (no saxophones or baritones)
John Philip Sousa › › American Composer and Bandmaster › Known as the March King, Sousa composed many patriotic marches and also designed the “sousaphone”, commonly used in marching bands. › 7XWhyvIpE 7XWhyvIpE › Listen (#7)
What culture do you think this music belongs to? Listen (#8)