I used to think this was the melody of the armed forces for the longest time. Don’t recall thinking it was the national anthem. I was taught at a very young age the Star Spangled Banner and had to play it on the piano.
The patriotism is strong with those piccolos. They refuse to bring shame to the country. Such loyalty, such tenacity. Oh my bless'd heart can only take so much. *faints
American people you must know that in Argentina we have been listening to this march for like 60 years straight everyday when we watched Cronica TV, an Argentinian news tv and radio program which put this march (from this part 2:37) for every Breaking News ever. So yeah four generations have listened to this. Sorry for my English, i know it's too basic, but i wanted to share this. Greetings from Buenos Aires!
@@JCStaling except you don't. Your potential leaders next year is a pile of ashes or a useless orange. Your society is crumbling and you're doing much worse than my country even if it is doing quite bad.
I LOVE YOU: Omg, you're right! I live in Texas, played this song and here comes the instrumental eagles and young JFK is right there! Hold up, I'm gonna get his autograph before he starts! lol
I’m French, and oh God do I have a strong, underlying sense of passion for America. This song, as well as the Star Spangled Banner just brings tears of joy to my eyes. I cannot express my patriotism for la Patrie, France and the United States. God bless America, from Marseille, France. 🇫🇷 We have been your first allies and will remain.
Yes, you are our allies since the War of Independence, and we owe a large part of our victory to the French. We now have a gift from the French in New York Harbor that is an enduring symbol of our alliance. Vive La France!
He wrote a lot of other great marches, too. I always liked "The Thunderer." In the D.C. area we hear a lot of "The Washington Post March." The Charles County Concert Band, directed by Michael Peerless, performed a fantastic version of this a couple of years ago at their Christmas Concert.
Absolutely! I was able to play some Army and Navy songs in highschool band, and I greatly enjoyed it. The music really brings a sense of patriotism that can't be expressed in mere words.
Great band, solid performance. But imo this very aspect is musically problematic. The Hunsberger interpretation with the Eastman Wind Ensemble is more aggressive and musically exciting to my ears. If you search Eastman Wind Ensemble Stars and Stripes and scroll a few to Encores Tokyo 2004, I think you will enjoy that one as well. :)
@@Fishcop-326 My grandmother, who is still alive and strong at 93, wasn’t necessarily on the battlefield, but she was a nurse that helped wounded Frenchmen and Americans during the 1940’s, specifically the Fall of France and the Invasion of Normandie.
I’ll admit, as an American that’s played in community bands for over a decade, I still cry when playing this beautiful march in concert. It says everything that could ever be said to characterize our country, set to music!
If George Washington, the most indispensable man in American history, could hear this incredible song I suspect that it would bring a smile to his face, and perhaps a tear to his eyes. God bless America.
Without George Washington the American Revolution would have failed, thus there would have been no Union for Abraham Lincoln to lead the effort to hold it together. Therefore, your opinion is not supported by the historical fact. And it is easy to find historian assessments that Washington is the most indispensable man in American history. I wholeheartedly agree. Washington #1, Lincoln #2, and in my estimation no one is a close 3rd.
@Harrison Guilbeau - as we know, for decades some major news media organizations have surveyed many historians for their ranking of U.S. presidents, & the historians’ collective rankings have long ranked Lincoln #1, Washington #2, FDR #3. I’m not an historian, but I’m an avid student of U.S. history & I agree with that ranking. To me, presidential ranking is very different from the issue of “the most indispensable man” in American history. I’m a firm believer that during the American Revolution there was no one who possessed the degree of leadership abilities that Washington possessed, abilities that were absolutely essential for him to be able to hold the Continental Army together during many dark days, plus Washington had the ability to put effective pressure on the Continental Congress to provide enough support to help keep the fight going.
This music makes me really proud to be an an American. Only problem is I am a Scotsman based in the UK! The music seems to evoke all that is best in America and conveys a mood of confidence, optimism and generosity with your nation as a force for progress and good in the world.
John Phillip Sousa and band played at the Grand Opera House in St. Marys, OH on Dec. 22, 1904. We are trying to recreate this tonight. I’m listening over and over my part here to hear how they are supposed to sound. Thanks Marine Band and Sousa for everything.
My deepest respects and regards to the culture and values of the american people, my neighbours. I am from a city called Monterrey in north east Mexico and I have nothing but praise for what the US has done in a short amount of time as an independent nation. Hopefully in the near future we can solve our differences and bring our nations to the level of mutual respect and dignity. Only then we can make this part of the world the most prosperous, peaceful and free, but In the meantime i'll still enjoy what your culture has to offer. PS it bothers me when people hypocritically disrespect america but still enjoy their offerings.
@@jessieg58 honestly, i have no idea why.. as far as us, the students, were concerned, it was just a random western song. We had no idea that this song has such a national importance to the US, until I stumbled upon this on RUclips. If I were to guess, knowing the culture of my school, i would say, the person who selected this song selected it because it kind of invokes a sense of orderliness and discipline. But again, that's just my guess.. Ofcourse we play our national anthem too regularly and our love and respect are reserved for that.. and @TheRealFumigator ha ha... That's funny..
There's something horribly wrong with hearing this piece, and not *also* be hearing the sounds of hundreds of fireworks going off in the background, while the voices of thousands, tens of thousands, cheering with a roar loud enough to shake the ground, when it ends. Oh and how in god's name did you get four piccolos to stay perfectly in tune? I mean, Marines are already awesome, and The President's Own is a force unto itself, but that takes a literal act of god (or the ghost of Sousa hovering over their shoulders) to ever happen.
I can relate to that having lived in Boston, and spent time on the Charles River Espliinade with Arthur Fiedler, barges with cannons, church bells, people, fireworks.... That's living.
As played by the USMC band, the march becomes cheerful, even playful, rather than grandiose or ponderous. An American march is meant to be played in a quick and cocky style, the way that little kids in bare feet skip around. The Marine band gets it exactly right. I also notice that the band is exactly the right size. Not too small to have the music become thin or tinny, and not too large to bowl over the audience. And, of course, the musicians are superb.
John F NO! This is a MARCH! "Quick time" is 120 steps per minute. Each bass note is timed for the left foot -- 60 beats per minute. Typical "pops" orchestral performances are hideously fast. A "pass in review" would become a foot race! I have actually marched to this tune on parade. The President's Own has it precisely correct -- of course.
When I hear this song it reminds me of back in the early 2000s when I served in the British Territorial Army. I had the honour back then of going to the USA on attachment to the 1-188th Air Defense Artillery, North Dakota National Guard. Each evening, a few minutes before lowering the flag on the parade square, they would play this rousing march over the loudspeakers in Camp Grafton. It was an honour to serve alongside such a fine formation of men and women, and I have fond memories of the experience, which will forever be associated with Sousa's "Stars and Stripes Forever".
@Samuel Holmes - and may the USA & the UK always remain staunch allies. As we know, our alliance was essential to defeating the Central Powers in WWI & defeating the Axis in WW2. Some of my family fought in those wars. In WW2 my dad’s aircraft carrier USS Saratoga conducted offensive operations with the aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious in the Pacific. Whatever challenges the free world faces in the future, the USA & the UK should stand together.
It is interesting that for so many people who grew up abroad this Sousa march was part of their daily school routine. I grew up in the Philippines and this march and other Sousa marches were a major part of public gatherings involving a band. These marches were not necessarily associated with the USA but were appreciated as wonderful rousing and marching music which was the genius of John Philip Sousa.
@@coldfrenchfry5181 - I cannot deny that they could have tried several times to get one right. But I listened carefully after your comment and did not hear any moment where a "cut/splice" might have occurred. Therefore, however many times they had to try, I believe that the published video was based on a single audio cut, however many video cuts they made.
@@kegginstructure he’s not implying they were spliced together. He’s saying they did multiple recordings and chose the best one (which is what usually happens when recording)
I'm not American, and I almost feel a surge of patriotism listening to this! I wish Canada had more martial music tradition and a march we could call our own. 8-(
And to make matters worse, your PM cucked your national anthem to boot. I hope you guys can find some patriotism for Canada before it's too late. I visited your country once, and it was amazing how clean and beautiful and friendly it was. Don't throw away what you have in the name of progress.
At our high school, marching bands are not allowed by the rich neighbor's, too noisy. Even the football team has to play elsewhere for their home field. Too bad those rich people don't appreciate the wonderful country that put them there.
College bands sound so cool But the effort in their marching And i like band and all, but not so much marching. Im still a nubb, been in a band for the past 6 years.
I am an American and absolutely love this beautiful song. This United States Marine Band played it so professionally. Kudos to all who were involved in this video. God Bless each and every one of you. Keep yourselves safe. Thank you.
This song never fails to bring chills to me as the pride for my nation fills my heart and soul! Long May it wave ‘ore the land of the free and home of the brave!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
It's 2024 and I'm still listening to this. I will never stop loving this music. I am American woman and absolutely love this beautiful song ....from Fort Worth, Texas
Those are piccolos. they're the instrumental equivalent of you shoving a coffee straw up a birds ass. Meh the sound is awesome though. Like the flutes little sister
I remember back in boot camp in the United States Coast Guard back in 1972 when the band played the John Philip Sousa’s marches everyone stood a little taller and no one was ever out of step
I started in band as a 5th grader, and continued until H.S. graduation. Sousa marches were among my favorite things to do (trumpet). Even today as an elderly man, I still get "goose bumps when I hear marches like this. My fingers just naturally follow along with the trumpet section, can't help it. I just really love that music.
Man, that's amazing. I'm from Brazil and it's impossible to be a patriot here. I wish there was something like this here. But this... this is awesome. Glad many of you enjoy it. The 284 dislikes are from heartless bitches. God bless America!
+Bruno Pires While John Philip Sousa was an American composer and patriot at heart, this composition goes well beyond patriotism and is an amazing musical composition in its own right. Regardless from which country this march originated, this march is brilliant and was played brilliantly by this band.
+Bruno Pires now you see that other people misunderstand you. you say you wish something like that. but others connect the olympic summer games with patriotism. i dont know if it would be wise to become national in an international event (except every person as it would like to cheer for his home nation in the games, of course. its competition. but this is music)
+Bruno Pires I'm from England and also say how brilliant this music is and also the Marine Band, and that is saying something , as I'm a former Royal Marine.
I am a trombone player, and this year I got to play this song in my school's band. It was one of the most difficult songs I have ever played, but it also by far the most enjoyable as well. We played it at four separate concerts, two of which were far from our home in Minnesota, playing it in Tennessee, and our band and our audience always loved it. But unfortunately, we have retired it and won't play it again this year, but I will always remember playing it, especially in Memphis.
James A Clouder Congratulations on your experience. I too played trombone starting in High School, over 50 years ago. I then played in a Civil War Band, the NH 2nd Rgmt band. We always closed our concerts with this piece. 2 Years ago I paid a return visit to the band and I was given the privilege of conducting the band in this great Sousa masterpiece. Bravo young man.
My band director had been a Major in the John Philip Sousa military band. The disciplines of my life came from being in his band. Your Marine Band played this beloved march more exactly and beautifully than I've ever heard. Thank you!
Thank you to the folks who are so central to the idea of the United States, that you named your child Democracy. We couldn't have done it without you. We love you back.🇬🇷♥️🇺🇸
+1ucasvb Have you checked out The Complete Marches of John Philip Sousa? www.marineband.marines.mil/AudioResources/TheCompleteMarchesofJohnPhilipSousa.aspx
+pgiovanettijr *"it doesn't matter if it's a rifle or a flute in their hands"* The irony there is that, as far as I know, members of "The President's Own" are the only Marines who are not riflemen. Although they have to meet basic physical requirements (such as Marine height/weight standards), be acceptable for a security clearance and, of course, pass auditions, etc., they go directly from enlistment into the band (with the rank of Staff Sergeant) exempt from all training. None of which harms their musicianship one bit!
Joe Downs Not according to their hiring pamphlet (Note: this ONLY applies to "The President's Own" US Marine Band.): *Members of “The President’s Own” are not required to undergo recruit training. The mission of “The President’s Own” is “to provide music and perform such other functions as are directed by the President of the United States and the Commandant of the Marine Corps.” Unlike other Marine Corps musical units, “The President’s Own” has no secondary combat role, and its members are exempt from all such training. “The President’s Own” musicians report to Washington fully trained to perform their primary duties in the accomplishment of the band’s unique musical mission. Therefore, there is no requirement for “The President’s Own” musicians to undergo recruit training.* www.marineband.marines.mil/Portals/175/Docs/Career%20Information/Career%20Info_16_FINAL.pdf
The most amazing little known fact is. From the moment John Philip Sousa began putting this on paper, he never changed a single note. A true gift from god.
"Stars" has always been my favorite piece of music since preschool. Mr. Sousa is my favorite composer/bandmaster. God bless America! I'm a 65-year-old US Army veteran and patriot.
I´m 14 and plan to go in The U.S. Army but I cant deny when Marines have the BEST Uniforms, Songs, Attitudes, and Charisma when it comes to anything and I have the upmost respect for everything they do and will continue to do.
That's really cool! Thank you for your willingness to serve! A friend of mine went into the Army last year, and another joined the Air Force. I have a really great respect for those who serve.
God bless these beautiful Stars and Stripes Forever. This beautiful performance evokes patriotism. The musicians wearing our national colors in such respectful, elegant and honorable way enhanced its beauty even more.
As a French horn player, I've never really liked marches; how many offbeats can one play before one completely loses one's mind? But "The Stars and Stripes Forever" is one I've never tired of. This is how it's meant to be played. Brilliant from first note to last. Unrelated topic: In my 60 years, I don't think I've ever heard any U.S. military ensemble perform at anything other than the highest level of musicianship.
My grandparents came here from Europe, became naturalized citizens and loved this country with all their hearts until the day they died. I love America, and know it is the greatest country on God's green Earth! This song makes my eyes tear, and always puts a lump in my throat. God Bless America!!
10/16/22. Very sorry for your loss. Very glad music has helped and is helping...and years of memories, too. I've found that to be true for me, also, over many decades. Much appreciate much lovely music on You Tube. Perhaps Sousa a bit especially--with an only son and a late, only uncle Marines. Peace.
I'm at my dad's house (he is a classical muscian) and I just told him that the bathtub downstairs was dripping and when he saw and listened to it, it reminded him of the exact tempo of this song, so we just played this video together and watch the drip and it was perfect! 🎶💧💧💧💧💧💧💧💧🎶 Thanks for the fun new memory with my dad!!! 😹👍❤
This beautiful, patriotic March fills me with pride for being an American! I have a LEGITIMATE "thrill going up my leg"! John Philip Sousa is a national treasure! LOVE OUR COUNTRY, Andy and Annmarie
I love it! I was in band in High School, (clarinet) and we played this. It seems like yesterday that I was part of playing this beautiful composure. Our Bandleader was GREAT! He directed our band through the presentation of the John Philip Sousa Trilogy on the field at football games. The greatness of the music, and the experience of being a part of the performances will live on!
I'm a retired 21-year enlisted Air Force member who literally gets 'goose flesh' whenever I hear the United States Marine Band perform. It's at those times especially when I allow myself to reflect upon the bravery and sacrifices made by our Leathernecks throughout the generations. Semper Fi, Marines... and THANK YOU.
Love, love, love this.The greatest march written by any composer, anytime, anywhere. Sousa was just otherworldly. Awesome Marines. The great playing the great. Doesn't get any better
Sousa was a genius. Nobody composed near as many great marches. He wrote some other good thing too, but they are overshadowed by his wonderful marches.
Salvador Marin Yeah. Karl King composed over 50 more marches than Sousa. I think where Sousa has King beat is that many of his marches were patriotic. Also, being in the leader of the Marine Band helped his exposure. (Well, those are my thought on the matter anyway.)
the best musicians, the best quality ... Best marches. Congratulations to the Marines of the United States from an Argentine citizen. My admiration and respect.
I fear that the conductor must have struck a Faustian bargain with the Prince of Darkness in order to get four piccolos to play in tune. But it was worth it.
I remember the first time I ever heard this piece. I was five or six, and my sister was listening to a recording of it to practice her piccolo solo for band. It was the most beautiful thing I had ever heard, and only when I became older that I found out it's a piece dedicated to the United States; my heart was warmed and humbled by this knowledge.
my GOD ! four, count them, FOUR flutes all together in that one place. it simply does not EVER get any better than that. so proud being a former Marine. well done guys and gals. you are the best! Semper Fi.
Played this for my spring concert this year and my band memorized it for the memorial day parade! so hard to memorize but we did it! probably my favorite song we played this year!
***** lol, got to play the piccolo solo on baritone saxophone for marching for a few weeks in highschool, think clarinet is hard, try doing a trill on a bari-sax....
I remember very fondly of marching to the marches of John Philip Sousa on the parade grounds in the United States Coast Guard boot camp back in 1972. I remember when the band played the marches from John Philip Sousa everyone stood a little taller and no one ever being out of step
Who's in 2024 here? Just wondering, my band teacher played this every single day as we were getting our instruments ready. It's now deeply ingrained into my memory.
While my favorite way to hear this march is with a band like this, I have a fond memory from when I was in college; I, my piano professor, and another student played a piano trio arrangement of this march. Yep, 1 piano, 6 hands! Needless to say, we used the whole keyboard! That was a lot of fun! This is definitely my favorite Sousa march! 😊🇺🇸
The "Stars and Stripes Forever" is famous for the Piccolo part. In the 1950s My father, who was Mr. Sousa's personal secretary in the early 1930s, took me to the Sousa Band annual reunion in Sarasota, Florida. During these gatherings, the members, including my two uncles, would reunite on stage for performances often, as the years passed, supplemented by other musicians. One of the highlights was always the performance of this march but with a twist. First the Piccolo player would stand to the front and play his part then the section would be repeated in which he would be joined by another instrtument, usually a clarinet. This was repeated several times on the final pass, a TUBA would play the part as well! All played concisely and accurately; it was memorable.
@@dennischarlesfirmeza5054 Thank you for the comment. Yes, it was awesome. My dad took me to about 4 or 5 of the reunions in the 1950s. For some reason, which he never explained and it never occurred to me to ask, he never took either of my two brothers. We, the family, used to have one of those massive "open in the middle" trunks which had his black uniform. My younger brother got that when he bought our family home from my father; I don't know what became of it. I always laughed when the tuba played the piccolo part. My father died in 1986 at age 81.
@@williamheney6189 Maybe his reason was because you were the oldest...or the youngest...or the one he thought would enjoy them the most! ;-) You, and your family, might especially enjoy the Sousa Museum at the University of Illinois. A Champaign native, 84 now, I've always thought over the years that the always rather fabulous U. of I bands (marching and concert) did memorable renditions of Sousa compositions especially.
@@virginialawler7725 Middle, but he had his reasons usually unspoken so simply accepted his choice to take me. I'm all that is left of my family although I do have a son living in Austin, TX. Thank you for the mention of the Sousa Museum. My late wife attended the university when the towns were separate; I understand they have combined. I travel quite a bit in my RV and will put the museum at UI on my list of "places to go, things to see"! You have me by two years! Thank you again. William
I whistle this MANY times when I can. My patriotism and adoration of my soil and flag are under attack and I can promise you this Texas boy WILL never cease to project that love out in public. Peeps, whistle a patriotic tune every know and then especially this one among many. Let those that wish to silence us know that America's heart beats ever so strong. STARS AND STRIPES FOREVER INDEED! God Bless my beautiful America! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
It's hard for me to listen to Stars and Stripes Forever without crying. In my opinion, this is one of the best and most moving pieces of music ever composed.
![The Stars and Stripes Forever with 94 piccolos! [4K]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/TvWWXv59apY/mqdefault.jpg)
Don't you just love a perfectly in tune piccolo section
ThePumpkin506 right! so pleasing
are piccolos really hard to tune or something?
George Higgins yes!
I see.
I am dead.
The piccolo section killed me.
it was that good.
Their brass actually gets quiet while sounding, their piccolos are in tune, and their trombonists can double tongue! What kind of sorcery is this?
Not sorcery but United States Marines!
u.s marine magic baby.
Ender-Chan I’ve played tuba for this....we had to triple-tongue. Yes, that is a thing. No I am not kidding.
yes
Oohrah.
When I was little I thought this was the national anthem.
I like this more than the national anthem
Well alright.
@@Revisedcone same I love this more and I want to say my pride is when I hear this
So did I
I used to think this was the melody of the armed forces for the longest time. Don’t recall thinking it was the national anthem. I was taught at a very young age the Star Spangled Banner and had to play it on the piano.
I'm 76 years old, never served in the military but have always been very patriotic, I tear up EVERY time that I hear this. Tim M. 3-16-2024
79 and the same!
67 and same - I just got through playing '76 trombones' loud enough to shake the house.
What the? The piccolo's part was perfectly in tune
Impossible
I mean...it is the President's Own. Incompetent piccolo players need not apply
That's exactly why they're in the Marines' Marching band. Duh
Drew: makes fun joke for fun people
Dumb people who think they're smart because they don't get the joke: >:0
I mean this IS the exact band that Sousa directed
Four piccolos in tune? Am I dreaming?
I'm not the only one then!
The patriotism is strong with those piccolos. They refuse to bring shame to the country. Such loyalty, such tenacity. Oh my bless'd heart can only take so much. *faints
they are U.S. Marines, they define perfect, they have no such thing as "mistakes"
+InTeg3R-9¹³5 NoPreferences According to statistics from 2015, about 51 percent of the American population are mistakes.
+AverageHighSchoolGirl There's no such statistic. Don't make things up against us because of your frustration.
American people you must know that in Argentina we have been listening to this march for like 60 years straight everyday when we watched Cronica TV, an Argentinian news tv and radio program which put this march (from this part 2:37) for every Breaking News ever. So yeah four generations have listened to this.
Sorry for my English, i know it's too basic, but i wanted to share this. Greetings from Buenos Aires!
No need to apologize! I'm glad to have learned something interesting from your comment! You live in a beautiful country sir.
Manu Ginobili is my hero
complimenti per il tuo abbigliamento, Francesco !
Your English is wonderful
That is just wonderful! Your English is wonderful, too!
I'm not even American, but even I feel the power in this march. An amazing piece of music.
same feeling
Sounds like a circus
@@joshez1 crazy f--- we rule u
@@JCStaling except you don't. Your potential leaders next year is a pile of ashes or a useless orange. Your society is crumbling and you're doing much worse than my country even if it is doing quite bad.
It's just balls out. Like, fuck you we're America.
Fun fact: Captain America's heartbeat syncs up with this
dager3000 Fun fact if you play this in Texas eagles flock down to play this and a young JFK orchestrates it
Maybe the wine, maybe your comment, probably both, but I almost peed! LMAO!!!
I LOVE YOU: Omg, you're right! I live in Texas, played this song and here comes the instrumental eagles and young JFK is right there! Hold up, I'm gonna get his autograph before he starts! lol
Go for it
or skips a beat, depending -
I’m French, and oh God do I have a strong, underlying sense of passion for America. This song, as well as the Star Spangled Banner just brings tears of joy to my eyes. I cannot express my patriotism for la Patrie, France and the United States.
God bless America, from Marseille, France. 🇫🇷 We have been your first allies and will remain.
USA loves France! 🇺🇸❤️🇫🇷
Yes, you are our allies since the War of Independence, and we owe a large part of our victory to the French. We now have a gift from the French in New York Harbor that is an enduring symbol of our alliance. Vive La France!
Thank you and deep respect to our dear friends and allies in France
I feel the same when I hear La Marseillaise. Sending us Lafayette and your welcome of Lindbergh are never forgotten.
Long live the French! Mon amie
seriously
how the hell are they tuning those piccolos
what form of black magic is it and were can i get some
Hahaha, I was just wondering that.
The practice room.
ihaveagun22 Practicing and U.S. Marine dicipline
That is called 5 hours my friend.
Taking it at a reasonable tempo like this also helps.
Man, the piccolos were *on point*. This performance is probably my favorite rendition of The Stars and Stripes Forever.
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I'm not from the USA but I definitely admire Sousa's genius and gift in putting this gold piece of music together.
It certainly is amazing
where are you from?
Tonga 🇹🇴
He wrote a lot of other great marches, too. I always liked "The Thunderer." In the D.C. area we hear a lot of "The Washington Post March." The Charles County Concert Band, directed by Michael Peerless, performed a fantastic version of this a couple of years ago at their Christmas Concert.
@@michaelluginbill5534 thanks 😊
Playing that is reserved, respectful and dignified. A band like this makes me proud to be a citizen of the United States of America.
Amen🙏🏼🙏🏽🙏🏿🇺🇲🦅🎇
Reserved, respectful, dignified and GOOD!
Absolutely! I was able to play some Army and Navy songs in highschool band, and I greatly enjoyed it. The music really brings a sense of patriotism that can't be expressed in mere words.
boomer
Great band, solid performance. But imo this very aspect is musically problematic. The Hunsberger interpretation with the Eastman Wind Ensemble is more aggressive and musically exciting to my ears. If you search Eastman Wind Ensemble Stars and Stripes and scroll a few to Encores Tokyo 2004, I think you will enjoy that one as well. :)
My deceased dad fought in Europe WW2. He would have loved this one.
Thanks you to your Dad's service for my freedom's.
🇺🇲🙏🏼🦅
Yes
🇺🇸 God bless him!
Your dad’s generation was definitely the greatest generation. Too bad there isn’t many of those veterans remaining.
@@Fishcop-326 My grandmother, who is still alive and strong at 93, wasn’t necessarily on the battlefield, but she was a nurse that helped wounded Frenchmen and Americans during the 1940’s, specifically the Fall of France and the Invasion of Normandie.
I’ll admit, as an American that’s played in community bands for over a decade, I still cry when playing this beautiful march in concert. It says everything that could ever be said to characterize our country, set to music!
Did you cry watching this vid?
If George Washington, the most indispensable man in American history, could hear this incredible song I suspect that it would bring a smile to his face, and perhaps a tear to his eyes. God bless America.
The most indispensable man in American history was Abraham Lincoln. By far.
Without George Washington the American Revolution would have failed, thus there would have been no Union for Abraham Lincoln to lead the effort to hold it together. Therefore, your opinion is not supported by the historical fact. And it is easy to find historian assessments that Washington is the most indispensable man in American history. I wholeheartedly agree. Washington #1, Lincoln #2, and in my estimation no one is a close 3rd.
It brought a tear to my eyes.
@@LoneTinaja I guess a further 3rd would be FDR. Most historians put him at least third but I don't really know.
@Harrison Guilbeau - as we know, for decades some major news media organizations have surveyed many historians for their ranking of U.S. presidents, & the historians’ collective rankings have long ranked Lincoln #1, Washington #2, FDR #3. I’m not an historian, but I’m an avid student of U.S. history & I agree with that ranking. To me, presidential ranking is very different from
the issue of “the most indispensable man” in American history. I’m a firm believer that during the American Revolution there was no one who possessed the degree of leadership abilities that Washington possessed, abilities that were absolutely essential for him to be able to hold the Continental Army together during many dark days, plus Washington had the ability to put effective pressure on the Continental Congress to provide enough support to help keep the fight going.
My Fourth of July is incomplete without this music.
same! Though this Fourth was pretty quiet compared to the usual, I listened to this march and smiled.
I remind myself every July 4 what America means and how blessed we are
This music makes me really proud to be an an American. Only problem is I am a Scotsman based in the UK! The music seems to evoke all that is best in America and conveys a mood of confidence, optimism and generosity with your nation as a force for progress and good in the world.
Thanks. I'm an American of mostly Scottish descent, so I really enjoy patriotic Scottish songs.
Then we got trump.
Thanks. Sometimes we swing and miss, but we always keep on swinging. We love the whole world because there isn't a part of the world that isn't in us.
Thank you from a 'first generation' immigrant, son of a Glaswegian Scotsman. ...and a Scotland Forever! to you Sir.
Thank you, friend.
Alba gu brath.
John Phillip Sousa and band played at the Grand Opera House in St. Marys, OH on Dec. 22, 1904. We are trying to recreate this tonight. I’m listening over and over my part here to hear how they are supposed to sound. Thanks Marine Band and Sousa for everything.
My deepest respects and regards to the culture and values of the american people, my neighbours. I am from a city called Monterrey in north east Mexico and I have nothing but praise for what the US has done in a short amount of time as an independent nation. Hopefully in the near future we can solve our differences and bring our nations to the level of mutual respect and dignity. Only then we can make this part of the world the most prosperous, peaceful and free, but In the meantime i'll still enjoy what your culture has to offer.
PS it bothers me when people hypocritically disrespect america but still enjoy their offerings.
Thank you for the very kind words! I hope our two countries will always be friends and will continue to mutually respect each other and enjoy peace.
fdcg94 sorry about trump
IWantMy2Dollars he’s not the problem
Heroic,
Then what/who is?
Player Hawk American morals
My school, in India, plays this daily before the morning assembly and prayer.
Brings back good ol memories..
Cool! God, um, Gods?, um, bless, um, Ameri-- India! Yeah! :) (joking, no disrespect intended)
Why in India? No disrespect, just curious
@@jessieg58 honestly, i have no idea why.. as far as us, the students, were concerned, it was just a random western song. We had no idea that this song has such a national importance to the US, until I stumbled upon this on RUclips.
If I were to guess, knowing the culture of my school, i would say, the person who selected this song selected it because it kind of invokes a sense of orderliness and discipline. But again, that's just my guess..
Ofcourse we play our national anthem too regularly and our love and respect are reserved for that..
and @TheRealFumigator ha ha... That's funny..
@@MrGautham1994 whoo hoo wholesome thread
Lmao
I did not hear one mistake... wow this was pretty much perfect.
legomaster1998ful The bells dragged a tad, beautiful performance none the less!
yes
Of course it's perfect. They're Marines!
There was one little blip in the piccolo soli. But still having 4 piccolos sound that good together is an accomplishment by itself so who cares.
The Marines don’t make mistakes. Period.
Amazing! Showing this to my students for Veteran's Day 2024. Thank you for your service and thank you for this amazing piece of music!
There's something horribly wrong with hearing this piece, and not *also* be hearing the sounds of hundreds of fireworks going off in the background, while the voices of thousands, tens of thousands, cheering with a roar loud enough to shake the ground, when it ends.
Oh and how in god's name did you get four piccolos to stay perfectly in tune? I mean, Marines are already awesome, and The President's Own is a force unto itself, but that takes a literal act of god (or the ghost of Sousa hovering over their shoulders) to ever happen.
+Barricade IKR my band can't even get one piccolo in tune xD
My eighth grade band has just one piccolo and she is always out of tune haha
But at least she's never flat
Sharp piccolo
is
always
better
than
flat
I can relate to that having lived in Boston, and spent time on the Charles River Espliinade with Arthur Fiedler, barges with cannons, church bells, people, fireworks.... That's living.
You ought to hear it with 155mm howitzers from the 11th Marine Artillery Regiment.
is there something mentally wrong ? I strongly suggest you are photic. Perhaps you are already in an insane alyssum?
As played by the USMC band, the march becomes cheerful, even playful, rather than grandiose or ponderous. An American march is meant to be played in a quick and cocky style, the way that little kids in bare feet skip around. The Marine band gets it exactly right.
I also notice that the band is exactly the right size. Not too small to have the music become thin or tinny, and not too large to bowl over the audience. And, of course, the musicians are superb.
Well put Joe. I like the "quick and cocky style, the way that little kids in bare feet skip around"
Meh, could have went about 10-15 beats per minute faster but still sounds amazing (but this is my opinion so yeah)
John F NO! This is a MARCH! "Quick time" is 120 steps per minute. Each bass note is timed for the left foot -- 60 beats per minute. Typical "pops" orchestral performances are hideously fast. A "pass in review" would become a foot race! I have actually marched to this tune on parade. The President's Own has it precisely correct -- of course.
shooter2055 well i had to march at 176 bpm... and its just an opinion, calm down!
John F What tradition is this... 176 is very fast...
When I hear this song it reminds me of back in the early 2000s when I served in the British Territorial Army. I had the honour back then of going to the USA on attachment to the 1-188th Air Defense Artillery, North Dakota National Guard. Each evening, a few minutes before lowering the flag on the parade square, they would play this rousing march over the loudspeakers in Camp Grafton. It was an honour to serve alongside such a fine formation of men and women, and I have fond memories of the experience, which will forever be associated with Sousa's "Stars and Stripes Forever".
Lovely story
@Samuel Holmes - and may the USA & the UK always remain staunch allies. As we know, our alliance was essential to defeating the Central Powers in WWI & defeating the Axis in WW2. Some of my family fought in those wars.
In WW2 my dad’s aircraft carrier USS Saratoga conducted offensive operations with the aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious in the Pacific. Whatever challenges the free world faces in the future, the USA & the UK should stand together.
As a U.S. citizen, I thank you for your friendship. God save the Queen.
God save The Queen!!!
We appreciate you! Here's to the enduring special relationship between the US and the UK.
It is interesting that for so many people who grew up abroad this Sousa march was part of their daily school routine. I grew up in the Philippines and this march and other Sousa marches were a major part of public gatherings involving a band. These marches were not necessarily associated with the USA but were appreciated as wonderful rousing and marching music which was the genius of John Philip Sousa.
Given what it takes to even qualify for becoming a member of this rather exclusive band, you have got to know they didn't miss a note or a nuance.
I'm pretty sure they could've played it several times and picked the best one.
@@coldfrenchfry5181 - I cannot deny that they could have tried several times to get one right. But I listened carefully after your comment and did not hear any moment where a "cut/splice" might have occurred. Therefore, however many times they had to try, I believe that the published video was based on a single audio cut, however many video cuts they made.
@@kegginstructure he’s not implying they were spliced together. He’s saying they did multiple recordings and chose the best one (which is what usually happens when recording)
Amen to that, brother
Whoever misses a note has gotta do 100 pushups.
I'm not American, and I almost feel a surge of patriotism listening to this! I wish Canada had more martial music tradition and a march we could call our own. 8-(
And to make matters worse, your PM cucked your national anthem to boot. I hope you guys can find some patriotism for Canada before it's too late. I visited your country once, and it was amazing how clean and beautiful and friendly it was. Don't throw away what you have in the name of progress.
If you would like, I believe we could arrange an invasion?
@@TheRealFumigator nah fam we should let Canada sort their shit out. But be there for moral support as well.😊
B)
@@TheRealFumigator let's do it, well call it forced claim
I always loved military bands but now that I am in a college marching band my appreciation has further skyrocketed.
It must be thrilling to be in a marching band.
At our high school, marching bands are not allowed by the rich neighbor's, too noisy. Even the football team has to play elsewhere for their home field. Too bad those rich people don't appreciate the wonderful country that put them there.
kool , very nice
i can relate; im in a high school marching band
College bands sound so cool
But the effort in their marching
And i like band and all, but not so much marching.
Im still a nubb, been in a band for the past 6 years.
I am an American and absolutely love this beautiful song. This United States Marine Band played it so professionally. Kudos to all who were involved in this video. God Bless each and every one of you. Keep yourselves safe. Thank you.
There are no words to describe, how Grateful I've been to Live FREE in the USA. GOD Bless America.
Well said!
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That posting is as sweet as all the music in the world! I'm grateful, too.
This song never fails to bring chills to me as the pride for my nation fills my heart and soul! Long May it wave ‘ore the land of the free and home of the brave!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
its a march (not a song )
Its a march🤡
Isn’t it ‘oer
@@pannacottafugo7777 A march is a special type of music and this is a song of a march.
The piccolo soli cured my depression, not gonna lie
lmao
Same
All 4 of them sounded like one player!
July 4, 2024 ! Who's here ? Very proud to be American woman.
Proud that a Portuguese descent - SOUSA - gave this Glorious March to my beloved United States. Stars and Stripes FOREVER.
I thought he was spanish?
@@dennis771 well, that's the problem, you thought..
0:57 is when the music starts for all you impatient people
Thank you XD
@james crowe it is
Some people aren't amused by normal people.
@james crowe dysfunctional misfits? Be careful Bubba, we outnumber you three to one.
Ty transgender
Happy Independence Day, America.
Happy 245th Birthday.
The 4th of July, 2021.
God Bless America.
A message from a grateful American Patriot
Happy Fourth of July!!
From Jermaine Simmons in Des Moines
Happy Independence Day, Jermaine.
@@LoneTinaja Same to you, friend.
Amen!
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I’m Australian and I love this piece of music. It just gets your toes a tapping’ ❤️
😊😊😊
Whether you're American or not, or patriotic or not, you must admit this is one riveting piece of music. Beautiful, All class.
This conductor is great. The band sounds so clean, so together, so perfect.
michael costello duh, they’re marines...
@@TheStevenstatzer Perfection is their default. Anything less is unacceptable.
Shame on those people for giving this stellar performance a thumbs down!
It's 2024 and I'm still listening to this. I will never stop loving this music. I am American woman and absolutely love this beautiful song ....from Fort Worth, Texas
Me too. I'm in fort Worth and letting tears slip cuz this always takes my breath away. ❤
Love the flute chorus at 3:02. Sounds like 4 birds whistling the song. Props to those ladies who NAILED that part. 💙💙💙
Piccolo
Those are piccolos. they're the instrumental equivalent of you shoving a coffee straw up a birds ass. Meh the sound is awesome though. Like the flutes little sister
Still my favorite march! The United States Marine Band is still the best!
Wow - thanks for your kind words Larry!
Even though that I think the royal's are better (and im very biased coz my dad was one) i do agree that the USMC band are very impressive.
Thanks Samuel (yes, those royals are impressive)!
Esta banda es excelente Señor !!!!!
United States Marine Band Oh My Gawd You Replyed
I remember back in boot camp in the United States Coast Guard back in 1972 when the band played the John Philip Sousa’s marches everyone stood a little taller and no one was ever out of step
Thank you for your service.
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I started in band as a 5th grader, and continued until H.S. graduation. Sousa marches were among my favorite things to do (trumpet). Even today as an elderly man, I still get "goose bumps when I hear marches like this. My fingers just naturally follow along with the trumpet section, can't help it. I just really love that music.
The Glockenspiel is beautiful. The whole band is wondrous!
Greetings from Scotland.
God bless us all.
Gordon M Thank you, Gordon. May God continue to bless you and your family.
Man, that's amazing.
I'm from Brazil and it's impossible to be a patriot here. I wish there was something like this here.
But this... this is awesome. Glad many of you enjoy it. The 284 dislikes are from heartless bitches.
God bless America!
+Bruno Pires While John Philip Sousa was an American composer and patriot at heart, this composition goes well beyond patriotism and is an amazing musical composition in its own right. Regardless from which country this march originated, this march is brilliant and was played brilliantly by this band.
+abigguitar You're right. This was Sousa's gift to the world as well as the USA.
what you have said is so nice of you. to bad there's not more people like you in the dreadful world.
+Bruno Pires now you see that other people misunderstand you. you say you wish something like that. but others connect the olympic summer games with patriotism. i dont know if it would be wise to become national in an international event (except every person as it would like to cheer for his home nation in the games, of course. its competition. but this is music)
+Bruno Pires I'm from England and also say how brilliant this music is and also the Marine Band, and that is saying something , as I'm a former Royal Marine.
I am a trombone player, and this year I got to play this song in my school's band. It was one of the most difficult songs I have ever played, but it also by far the most enjoyable as well. We played it at four separate concerts, two of which were far from our home in Minnesota, playing it in Tennessee, and our band and our audience always loved it. But unfortunately, we have retired it and won't play it again this year, but I will always remember playing it, especially in Memphis.
James A Clouder What part do you have?
Allan Tayor Oh, I already forgot, despite it being less then a month. I believe of four trombone parts, I was third trombone
James A Clouder Congratulations on your experience. I too played trombone starting in High School, over 50 years ago. I then played in a Civil War Band, the NH 2nd Rgmt band. We always closed our concerts with this piece. 2 Years ago I paid a return visit to the band and I was given the privilege of conducting the band in this great Sousa masterpiece. Bravo young man.
James A Clouder I just got this handed out to me today in band and it sounded nothing like its supposed to sound because of how slow we played it.
The Knife23 You'll get there eventually, it usually takes a month or two of practicing it slow to make it sound good when it's fast.
The wonderful joy and pride this give me as an American cannot be understated.
My band director had been a Major in the John Philip Sousa military band. The disciplines of my life came from being in his band. Your Marine Band played this beloved march more exactly and beautifully than I've ever heard. Thank you!
Hello, how are you doing my friend?
Bitsy Willmott, good morning, how are you doing, how's the pandemic situation over there in your country?
That was my reaction as well: best I've heard this performed. Exquisitely done.
May the stars and stripes fly forever above American soil, so much love for the USA from Greece !!!
Thank you to the folks who are so central to the idea of the United States, that you named your child Democracy. We couldn't have done it without you. We love you back.🇬🇷♥️🇺🇸
May God bless America 🇺🇸 and May God bless Greece 🇬🇷
Sousa's marches are all so wonderful. This was a great performance!
+1ucasvb Have you checked out The Complete Marches of John Philip Sousa? www.marineband.marines.mil/AudioResources/TheCompleteMarchesofJohnPhilipSousa.aspx
Not the horn parts.
+Michael frumento They are stupendously easy and are just offbeats.
+Michael frumento Pretty sure I am not.
+SirRageAlot VII +Michael frumento That's how Sousa wrote his horn parts. Horns playing off beats is quite common in marches for some reason.
Im British but always loved Sousa Marches especially this one LOVE THE PICCOLOS! Liberty Bell is the next favourite!
This is easily the most in tune I have ever seen four piccolo players be.
This was clean as f**k. Every part was just perfect.
+pgiovanettijr *"it doesn't matter if it's a rifle or a flute in their hands"*
The irony there is that, as far as I know, members of "The President's Own" are the only Marines who are not riflemen. Although they have to meet basic physical requirements (such as Marine height/weight standards), be acceptable for a security clearance and, of course, pass auditions, etc., they go directly from enlistment into the band (with the rank of Staff Sergeant) exempt from all training.
None of which harms their musicianship one bit!
+I Boarshock I agree 100%
+I Boarshock no, they are trained just the same as any other Marines
Joe Downs Not according to their hiring pamphlet (Note: this ONLY applies to "The President's Own" US Marine Band.):
*Members of “The President’s Own” are not required to undergo recruit training. The mission of “The President’s Own” is “to provide music and perform such other functions as are directed by the President of the United States and the Commandant of the Marine Corps.” Unlike other Marine Corps musical units, “The President’s Own” has no secondary combat role, and its members are exempt from all such training. “The President’s Own” musicians report to Washington fully trained to perform their primary duties in the accomplishment of the band’s unique musical mission. Therefore, there is no requirement for “The President’s Own” musicians to undergo recruit training.*
www.marineband.marines.mil/Portals/175/Docs/Career%20Information/Career%20Info_16_FINAL.pdf
Has to be. They're just like the Marine Corps. They accept nothing less than the best.
The most amazing little known fact is. From the moment John Philip Sousa began putting this on paper, he never changed a single note. A true gift from god.
Amazing song. I am an ex military person in the Ecuadorian Army, we used to listen and march along with this beautiful American military music.
"Stars" has always been my favorite piece of music since preschool. Mr. Sousa is my favorite composer/bandmaster. God bless America! I'm a 65-year-old US Army veteran and patriot.
I´m 14 and plan to go in The U.S. Army but I cant deny when Marines have the BEST Uniforms, Songs, Attitudes, and Charisma when it comes to anything and I have the upmost respect for everything they do and will continue to do.
That's really cool! Thank you for your willingness to serve! A friend of mine went into the Army last year, and another joined the Air Force. I have a really great respect for those who serve.
There's Edward Elgar and tchaikovsky too
God bless these beautiful Stars and Stripes Forever. This beautiful performance evokes patriotism. The musicians wearing our national colors in such respectful, elegant and honorable way enhanced its beauty even more.
From the U,K god bless America and U,S,M,C
As a French horn player, I've never really liked marches; how many offbeats can one play before one completely loses one's mind? But "The Stars and Stripes Forever" is one I've never tired of. This is how it's meant to be played. Brilliant from first note to last.
Unrelated topic: In my 60 years, I don't think I've ever heard any U.S. military ensemble perform at anything other than the highest level of musicianship.
I'm not even American and this is one of my favourite songs of all time.
This fine band comes as close to perfection as is humanly possible. BRAVO !
My grandparents came here from Europe, became naturalized citizens and loved this country with all their hearts until the day they died. I love America, and know it is the greatest country on God's green Earth! This song makes my eyes tear, and always puts a lump in my throat. God Bless America!!
Having lost a husband who gave this country 38 years I am still touched warmed and awed by the music that Americans can create
10/16/22. Very sorry for your loss. Very glad music has helped and is helping...and years of memories, too. I've found that to be true for me, also, over many decades. Much appreciate much lovely music on You Tube. Perhaps Sousa a bit especially--with an only son and a late, only uncle Marines. Peace.
IMHO the greatest song ever written, GOD BLESS THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE GREAT REPUBLIC FOR WHICH SHE STANDS!!!
I'm at my dad's house (he is a classical muscian) and I just told him that the bathtub downstairs was dripping and when he saw and listened to it, it reminded him of the exact tempo of this song, so we just played this video together and watch the drip and it was perfect!
🎶💧💧💧💧💧💧💧💧🎶
Thanks for the fun new memory with my dad!!! 😹👍❤
M Spears & Bobo Buddy the Senior Cat : Hey, M. Spears, I bet John Philip Sousa would like that! 🇺🇸
Congrats 🎈🎉🎊🥳 Mr Spears, you just pleased Philip Sousa!
124 BPM
I can't imagine JPS himself having ever heard it played so well. Bravo
This beautiful, patriotic March fills me with pride for being an American! I have a LEGITIMATE "thrill going up my leg"!
John Philip Sousa is a national treasure!
LOVE OUR COUNTRY,
Andy and Annmarie
I love it! I was in band in High School, (clarinet) and we played this. It seems like yesterday that I was part of playing this beautiful composure. Our Bandleader was GREAT! He directed our band through the presentation of the John Philip Sousa Trilogy on the field at football games. The greatness of the music, and the experience of being a part of the performances will live on!
I'm a retired 21-year enlisted Air Force member who literally gets 'goose flesh' whenever I hear the United States Marine Band perform. It's at those times especially when I allow myself to reflect upon the bravery and sacrifices made by our Leathernecks throughout the generations. Semper Fi, Marines... and THANK YOU.
Totally agree with with the above comment. What wonderful orchestra.
Love, love, love this.The greatest march written by any composer, anytime, anywhere. Sousa was just otherworldly. Awesome Marines. The great playing the great. Doesn't get any better
I think, even as a Filipino, This is probably the best March band in the World!! John Sousa is really a genius Composer!!
Absolute genius who wrote this.
John Philip Sousa wrote it: www.marineband.marines.mil/About/OurHistory/JohnPhilipSousa.aspx
Sousa was a genius. Nobody composed near as many great marches. He wrote some other good thing too, but they are overshadowed by his wonderful marches.
Richard Hecht
I think Karl L King come pretty close
Salvador Marin Yeah. Karl King composed over 50 more marches than Sousa. I think where Sousa has King beat is that many of his marches were patriotic. Also, being in the leader of the Marine Band helped his exposure. (Well, those are my thought on the matter anyway.)
+Salvador Marin Henry Fillmore was close as well.
Me sailing anything with American flag on world of warships
Alexander Assisi lol
Try anchors aweigh
Be awere of the Kriegsmarieaboos.
DieGoogleDie Now what’s your problem?
Japan? Ne'er heard of that one! U-S-A!
the best musicians, the best quality ... Best marches. Congratulations to the Marines of the United States from an Argentine citizen. My admiration and respect.
I fear that the conductor must have struck a Faustian bargain with the Prince of Darkness in order to get four piccolos to play in tune.
But it was worth it.
I remember the first time I ever heard this piece. I was five or six, and my sister was listening to a recording of it to practice her piccolo solo for band. It was the most beautiful thing I had ever heard, and only when I became older that I found out it's a piece dedicated to the United States; my heart was warmed and humbled by this knowledge.
GOOD STUFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mswordx23 day xoxo
GOD BLESS MURICA
My thoughts Everytime is hear this piece
Mswordx23 what a bad fake story
Alexander Vanscoy You seem like a nice person.
Fitting that the Marines, the most disciplined branch of the military are the best ones to pull-off such a clean an orderly arrangement.
I am President John Henry Eden and your listening to Enclave radio.
If your a fallout fan you will know that this is used for the enclave
my GOD ! four, count them, FOUR flutes all together in that one place. it simply does not EVER get any better than that. so proud being a former Marine. well done guys and gals. you are the best! Semper Fi.
There are only 3 flutes.
There were 4 piccolos, not flutes
Played this for my spring concert this year and my band memorized it for the memorial day parade! so hard to memorize but we did it! probably my favorite song we played this year!
Way to go! Good one for a parade!
What instrument do you play?
clarinet! Michael Bao
***** lol, got to play the piccolo solo on baritone saxophone for marching for a few weeks in highschool, think clarinet is hard, try doing a trill on a bari-sax....
I remember very fondly of marching to the marches of John Philip Sousa on the parade grounds in the United States Coast Guard boot camp back in 1972. I remember when the band played the marches from John Philip Sousa everyone stood a little taller and no one ever being out of step
Who's in 2024 here? Just wondering, my band teacher played this every single day as we were getting our instruments ready. It's now deeply ingrained into my memory.
The Marine Band is the best Military Band in America,... I've performed in many outstanding bands!
While my favorite way to hear this march is with a band like this, I have a fond memory from when I was in college; I, my piano professor, and another student played a piano trio arrangement of this march. Yep, 1 piano, 6 hands! Needless to say, we used the whole keyboard! That was a lot of fun! This is definitely my favorite Sousa march! 😊🇺🇸
It’s so perfect it makes my stomach hurt. These guys are a literal machine. That’s why it’s America’s Concert Band
For me, this just goes to the heart of the American spirit - fearlessness, joy, compassion, dedication, integrity, and more.
I miss that spirit.
The "Stars and Stripes Forever" is famous for the Piccolo part. In the 1950s My father, who was Mr. Sousa's personal secretary in the early 1930s, took me to the Sousa Band annual reunion in Sarasota, Florida. During these gatherings, the members, including my two uncles, would reunite on stage for performances often, as the years passed, supplemented by other musicians. One of the highlights was always the performance of this march but with a twist. First the Piccolo player would stand to the front and play his part then the section would be repeated in which he would be joined by another instrtument, usually a clarinet. This was repeated several times on the final pass, a TUBA would play the part as well! All played concisely and accurately; it was memorable.
That must be awesome, being able to witness that live.
@@dennischarlesfirmeza5054 Thank you for the comment. Yes, it was awesome. My dad took me to about 4 or 5 of the reunions in the 1950s. For some reason, which he never explained and it never occurred to me to ask, he never took either of my two brothers. We, the family, used to have one of those massive "open in the middle" trunks which had his black uniform. My younger brother got that when he bought our family home from my father; I don't know what became of it. I always laughed when the tuba played the piccolo part. My father died in 1986 at age 81.
@@williamheney6189 Maybe his reason was because you were the oldest...or the youngest...or the one he thought would enjoy them the most! ;-) You, and your family, might especially enjoy the Sousa Museum at the University of Illinois. A Champaign native, 84 now, I've always thought over the years that the always rather fabulous U. of I bands (marching and concert) did memorable renditions of Sousa compositions especially.
@@virginialawler7725 Middle, but he had his reasons usually unspoken so simply accepted his choice to take me. I'm all that is left of my family although I do have a son living in Austin, TX. Thank you for the mention of the Sousa Museum. My late wife attended the university when the towns were separate; I understand they have combined. I travel quite a bit in my RV and will put the museum at UI on my list of "places to go, things to see"! You have me by two years! Thank you again. William
I whistle this MANY times when I can. My patriotism and adoration of my soil and flag are under attack and I can promise you this Texas boy WILL never cease to project that love out in public. Peeps, whistle a patriotic tune every know and then especially this one among many. Let those that wish to silence us know that America's heart beats ever so strong. STARS AND STRIPES FOREVER INDEED! God Bless my beautiful America! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@Shirley Aprile whispers quietly: *Dont*
@Shirley Aprile not the place to say that.
@Shirley Aprile it's not supporting the president, it's supporting a possible future president elect. It's unnecessary politics
Now the US is backing genocide in Gaza. How low we have gone!
On my next trip to the US and Washington I truly hope to attend a concert of this band! Such joy and expression ...
Greetings from Vienna/Austria!
Yamanotefy Your country has a rich history of marching music, if you come here enjoy your stay!
Thanks mate, last visit in DC was too short, next time will be hopefully longer with a concert too. Until then I'll enjoy the records.
Crónica, firme junto al pueblo.
Sousa, U.S.A. in his name, absolutely the MARCH KING.
Came back here after hearing this in the inauguration parade. Amazing how they get it right even while marching
It's hard for me to listen to Stars and Stripes Forever without crying. In my opinion, this is one of the best and most moving pieces of music ever composed.
I grew up to my mother playing Sousa. 50 years later I love listening to this as much as I did back then. Thank you Mom for sharing this with me.