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“The Stars and Stripes Forever”

Cultural  
  1. One of the most popular marches by John Philip Sousa. The piccolo part is especially elaborate.


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Some have replaced the piece with works by Americans, including the film composer John Williams, and standards like Sousa’s “The Stars and Stripes Forever” and “America the Beautiful.”

From New York Times • Jul. 3, 2022

“The Washington Post,” “Semper Fidelis” and “The Stars and Stripes Forever” dazzle, charm and, above all, brook no dissent.

From New York Times • Jul. 6, 2014

Mr. Vitacco documented that in a video with “The Stars and Stripes Forever” as the soundtrack.

From New York Times • Sep. 9, 2013

Marine Band pays homage to its 17th director in a musical tribute of Sousa marches, including “The Stars and Stripes Forever” and “Semper Fidelis,” at the gravesite.

From Washington Post