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National Anthem: a song of praise or devotion to one’s country. › Performed in ceremonial events › March-like character › Often written in war time
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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John Philip Sousa › 1854-1932 › American Composer and Bandmaster › Known as the March King, Sousa composed many patriotic marches and also designed the “sousaphone”, commonly used in marching bands. › https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a- 7XWhyvIpE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a- 7XWhyvIpE › Listen (#7)
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What culture do you think this music belongs to? Listen (#8)
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