2.  National Anthem: a song of praise or devotion to one’s country. › Performed in ceremonial events › March-like character › Often written in war time

3.  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)

4.  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)

5.  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)

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)

7.  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)

8.  What culture do you think this music belongs to?  Listen (#8)