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Band Directors Talk Shop

Patriotic Mystery Tunes

29 May

patriotic mystery tunes

Here’s our Memorial Day mystery Tune:

Do you know what song this is?

stars and stripes forever melody

Composed by John Philip Sousa
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who is known as “The March King”.
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In 1896
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Amazing piccolo part!
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Our national March.
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The Stars and Stripes Forever!

Thank you to all who gave their lives to protect our freedoms!

 

Want to play again?

Do you know what song this is?

patriotic mystery tunes

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Hint… It’s a patriotic song.

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Hint… Many young children know it.

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Tip…Great song for teaching dotted quarter notes to beginners!

 

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Answer – My Country ‘Tis of Thee!

john philip sousa lesson plan

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