Product Description
The Star-Spangled Banner was not officially recognized as
the National Anthem of the United States until an act of Congress in 1931. Prior
to that, the US War Department "designated" the song as the National Anthem in
1917, at least for the military. But, in 1917, the was no "standardized"
version of the Star-Spangled Banner for military bands to perform. Two separate
committees were formed to create "standardized" versions of the Star-Spangled
Banner, one sanctioned for the military, and the other for non-military use.
This unique arrangement contains four historic versions of
the Star-Spangled Banner: 1917 Service Version, 1918 Standardized Version, John
Philip Sousas arrangement from 1889, and the Department of Defense Edition
from 1955. All four versions are similar, yet surprisingly different in the
harmonic and rhythmic treatment of the melody. In addition, the arrangement
includes each part in both concert B-Flat and A-flat (A-flat being the
preferred key used for singing). Play them all, or just pick the one you like
the best.
Scored for brass quintet (2 B-flat trumpets, horn, trombone
and tuba). The Star-Spangled is appropriate for almost any occasion. Published
by Dorm 40 Music, www.dorm40music.com
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