The united states army field band and soldiers chorus perform john philip sousas most famous march, the stars and stripes forever. The stars and stripes forever trio by john philip j. Marines band flute player, performs the piccolo solo from john philip sousas march, the stars and stripes. I consider it the all american song used to celebrate the independence of our united states of america. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Sousa the stars and stripes forever official hd youtube. Excerpts taken from two separate concerts live at west point. I played it in my youth orchestra for tour, and all six of us in the flute section played piccolo on the solo and were told that its tradition to stand up during the solo, so thats what we did. I claim no ownership of the original song by john philip sousa. The following suggestions will facilitate c piccolo. This 20th century fox feature was produced by lamar trotti, directed by henry koster, and stars clifton webb, debra paget, robert wagner, and ruth hussey. Piccolo players get a rare chance to display their pucker power once a year in that patriotic sousa march the stars and stripes forever. My plan is to start slow, with single tonguing and no trills, and as i become more adept, gradually adding the trills and doubletonguing the 8th notes.
In an interview, horowitz opined that the march, being a military march, is meant to be played at a walking tempo. The south is represented by the famous piccolo obbligato, and the west by the bold countermelody of the trombones. John philip sousa the stars and stripes forever sheet. Our strategy is to win at least onethird of the black vote on a regular basis through targeted outreach. Digital recording from victor talking machine disc made at menlo park. Music notes for concert band sheet music by john philip sousa john philip sousa. How to play the stars and stripes forever solo on the. The stars and stripes forever piccolo by john philip.
Free printable flute sheet music and accompaniment tracks for pieces by john philip sousa. May 07, 2012 stars and stripes is a wonderful piece and one youll play over and over again. Walker guesses hes played the piccolo solo hundreds of times. John philip sousa the stars and stripes forever guitar. Print and download the stars and stripes forever abridged bb instrument sheet music composed by john philip sousa arranged for trumpet or soprano saxophone or tenor saxophone or clarinet. Stars and stripes forever sound recording 1 dat audiotape taken from recording of concert held at the library of congress in 2002. Stars and stripes is a wonderful piece and one youll play over and over again. Organ, piccolo, flute sheet music book by john philip sousa 18541932. But by virtue of that patriotic significance it is by far the most popular march ever.
The piccolo line will sound mushy if you try to single tongue and youll have trouble keeping the tempo up. Its a real crowd pleaser and a lot of fun to play once youve learned it. Buy stars and stripes forever piccolo solo with at. Instrumental solo, and instrumental part in f major. Tracy harris learning the stars and stripes forever.
This digital sheet music was either arranged by s staff of professional arrangers and composers or it is a new engraving of the compositions original printed arrangement. None force assignment key eflat major movementssections movtssecs. By almost any musical standard, the stars and stripes forever is a. Print and download in pdf or midi stars and stripes forever. Marines band flute player, performs the piccolo solo from john philip sousas march, the stars and stripes forever during a friday evening parade at marine barracks. This is the piccolo solo accompanied by some instruments. Anyone know where or already have in their hot little hands the piccolo solo from the stars and stripes forever by jp sousa written for the tuba just thought i would ask before i hit the paper to write one out myself. Ukulele chords with words by john phillip sousa 3 keys available.
Here is john phillip sousas famous march, the stars and stripes forever, with words he penned himself. I know about the piccolo solo but im not aware of any function in musescore that makes instruments only play on the second time so i put text instructions on the appropriate parts saying to only play on the second time. Although he felt that the phonograph would take away from america and musicians, john philip sousa was rather pleased with the profits that he received from recordings. Any serious piccolo player should definetly learn that solo orchestra starts on d and marching band starts on eb versions. Use a tuner to find out which notes on your piccolo arent in tune. Stars and stripes piccolo solo sax on the web forum. Today since the c piccolo is by far the more prevalent instrument, the stars and stripes solo is somewhat trickier. Is there a way to make high notes come out clearer on the piccolo, or any tricks to play this song. Stars and stripes forever with five piccolos youtube. Stars and stripes forever by john stafford smith, katherine lee bates, samuel f. Definetely, the most famous marching band piccolo solo is in the stars and stripes forever by john philip sousa. Stream stars and stripes forever by arthur fiedler and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited. John philip sousa the stars and stripes forever sheet music. Stars and stripes forever, march, john philip sousa in his autobiography, marching along, john philip sousa writes that he composed the march on christmas day 1896.
Marine band flute player, performs the piccolo solo from john philip sousas march, the stars and stripes forever during. This setting includes the introduction and the trio, as well as two versions of the famous piccolo solo. Stars and stripes forever john philip sousa arranged by wycliffe gordon the stars and stripes forever is probably the most popular of the sousa marches. Every advancing student of the piccolo should have a copy of t. Oct 06, 2017 an absoflutely fabulous performance of sousas most famous march featuring five piccolo soloists. Does anyone have a scan of the sasf piccolo solo written out for tuba in the key of eb. One version is advanced and one is easier, so you can feature a star soloist or the entire flute section. Is there an alternate fingering that sharpens the f.
John philip sousa free flute sheet music free flute sheet music. John philip sousa the stars and stripes forever guitar tab. Im playing the stars and stripes forever piccolo solo. Sep 10, 20 sousa the stars and stripes forever official hd youtube. As a result, many flutists dont enjoy playing the piccolo, and dont especially enjoy playing the solo from stars and stripes forever. Everything is going pretty well, except i cannot reach the high bb. Initially, van dusers version of the piece gained attention because it seemed to be one of the leastlikely candidates for a successful solo guitar arrangement. Youll find stars and stripes the rest of your life wherever you play though, so it will be very rewarding learning it. Performed at the west point band independence day celebration on july 8, 2017. Stars and stripes forever piccolo solo posted by nick on march 09, 2002 at 23.
Print and download the stars and stripes forever piccolo sheet music. The library of congress is providing access to these materials for educational and research purposes and makes no warranty with regard to their use for other purposes. The stars and stripes forever sousa, john philip imslp. Free sheet music and lyrics for the stars and stripes forever. Hal leonard digital sheet music at sheet music plus. John philip sousa the stars and stripes forever abridged. Recently i was in a local honors band and we played stars and stripes forever. Concert fantasy on the stars and stripes forever for flute, alt. The stars and stripes forever piccolo by john philip sousa. They know how to play it, sound good playing it, everyone likes it, and no one gets the joke haha when some tuba player walks up to the front and plays it. Early in his career, guitar professor guy van duser created what has become an iconic arrangement of john philip sousas march the stars and stripes forever.
I learned today that in less than a month, i have to play the piccolo solo by myself from stars and stripes forever. Aug 10, 2011 im playing the stars and stripes forever piccolo solo. Various stars and stripes forever and the greatest. Includes a demonstration of the famous solo from the stars and stripes forever. Written in 1896 while on a trip to europe, the familiar strains of this tune today are commonplace at celebrations, band concerts, and patriotic events across the. In 1896, when the stars and stripes forever was written, the db piccolo was widely used in bands, and sousa composed a solo which lies very naturally for the db piccolo. Stars and stripes forever marchpiccolo solo sheet music. Us navy band nwstars and stripes forever with piccolo solo duration. Shop and buy the stars and stripes forever sheet music.
The broad melody, or main theme, represents the north. The piccolo is famous for the sound it has when playing marches with a band. For her book picc perfect, tracy harris and her broth. I hope everyone has fun plans that keep you safeand cool. An absoflutely fabulous performance of sousas most famous march featuring five piccolo soloists. The stars and stripes forever, by john philip sousa. Print and download in pdf or midi the stars and stripes forever. Traditionally performed as a march, this arrangement lends to the true. I am currently trying to learn the stars and stripes forever piccolo solo. Double tonguing is essential in this piece in order to get a clean, crisp sound. It was my first time ever playing the piccolo solo and i was more nervous than i could ever be. Sousa the stars and stripes forever sheet music for flute. Torin olsen of the west point band performs the piccolo solo from john philip sousas the stars and stripes forever.
The piccolo trio in the stars and stripes forever is one of the most famous piccolo parts ever written. Various stars and stripes forever music skip to main content. The stars and stripes forever march united states marine. The piccolo part i found online is written in the key of g for db piccolo, and i cant find a c piccolo part. Recording of stars and stripes forever from the loras john schissel collection contributor. Marine band flute player, performs the piccolo solo from john philip sousas march, the stars and stripes forever during a friday evening parade at marine barracks. Is just a matter of starting slow and working it up gradually. The stars and stripes forever guitar tab musicnotes edition. Learn about the piccolo from an expert musician with the u. Young bands and their audiences can now enjoy america. How to play the stars and stripes forever solo on the piccolo.
In honor of the holiday, i thought i would pass along some history on piccolos most famous solo. The russian born pianist vladimir horowitz, who lived most his life in the united states, wrote a famous transcription of stars and stripes forever for solo piano to celebrate becoming an american citizen. Tracy harris learning the stars and stripes forever piccolo trio. The stars and stripes forever by john philip sousa 18541932. The stars and stripes forever arrangedfor organ with optional piccolo flute version in trio. This media file is in the public domain because its has expired. Stars and stripes forever is a 1952 american technicolor film biography of the late19thearly20thcentury composer and band leader john philip sousa. By almost any musical standard, the stars and stripes forever is a masterpiece, even without its patriotic significance.
Music jokes easy youtube music pictures teaching tips flute good music sheet music. The stars and stripes forever is one of john philip sousas most famous and most often played works. Written in 1896 while on a trip to europe, the familiar strains of this tune today are commonplace at celebrations, band concerts, and patriotic events across the united states of america. The band director wanted me to walk to the front of the stage to perform the solo instead of just standing at my seat. The piccolo in a band, probably, is featured less often than is the tuba. The stars and stripes forever for solo guitar berklee. Ive been asked to work it up for our community bands next season and they havent handed anything out yet. Buy the stars and stripes forever trio by john philip at. Sousa the stars and stripes forever sheet music for.
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