"Oh, stately strife born Alma Mater the sound flows softly at thy feet and sunset strikes across its waters as silver notes invoke retreat. However, the second time it is played by Midshipman Jeffery Hurley of San Antonio, Texas on the TUBA! In the recording the famous piccolo solo is played twice. The "Stars and Stripes Forever" became our "National March" on December 11, 1987, when President Reagan signed the Congressional legislation.
Part of the USMMA Armed Forces medley is "Heave Ho," the official march of the U.S. The Armed Forces medley is performed in honor of the many Academy graduates who serve, and have served, in all branches of our nation's armed forces as both career and reserve officers. Merchant Marine Academy, has been used as the unofficial signature song of the Regimental Band since 1970. I set them to music and the song ultimately became one of the most popular in England and America." This march, with it's close associations with New York, the home state of the U.S. The view from the Battery inspired Sargent to write the words for a song. The origin of the song emanated from Epps Sargent, the poet, walking with him on the Battery in New York City, watching the ships in the harbour. When Russell was asked about the work's origin, he stated: "It was composed some 60 years ago whilst in America. Henry Russell was born in England in 1812 but spent much of his life in America. This version, arranged by John Philip Sousa, has been used at all Academy Ceremonies since 1943. Department of Education appointed a committee of eminent individuals to standardize the Star Spangled Banner. Thank you.ĬDs are available from the Regimental Band.
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ARMED FORCES MEDLEY WINDOWS
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