I was three years old when first introduced to this march on "The West Point Story" and never missed an episode then and this chorus has been plugged into my heart ever since.
When I was growing up in NYC in the 50’s and early 60’s they had two great tv shows Men of West Point and Men of Annapolis. I never missed them.. Maurice HBank
Very few people know that there are actually lyrics to the Trio section of "The Official West Point March." Lt. Philip Egner wrote the "West Point Song" a few years prior to his famous march and the Trio of it cleverly incorporates both its melody and the following lyrics: West Point Song West Point, at thy call, Thy sons arise in honor to thee. May thy light shine ever bright, Guide thy sons aright, In far-off lands or distant seas. Thy name first above all, Thru all the years thy motto we will bear; We, thy sons, as we fight, May we strike for the right, Alma Mater, ever for thee.
My favorite West Point Band Song! Salute the members of the USMA Band on their 200th Anniversary! You're the Best! Thank you for what you do for West Point, the Army and our Nation with the many performances you do annually! Happy 200th!
I learned that "The Official West Point March is the creative genius of Philip Egnèr.....many thanks for this remarkable composition to which hundreds of cadets at the West Point listen to and march in perfect synchronized timing everytime they will parade in review....loud and audible applause and cheers to the cadets...to the West Point Band and most of all to SIR PHILIP EGNER for another favorite march.......
It is already a sight to behold watçhing the hundreds of cadets at the Military Academy parade in review in their gala uniform marching in perfect tempo to " THE OFFICIAL WEST POINT MARCH" played so efficiently by the West Point Band. Starting with melodic staccato notes in march tempo by the trumpet and flutes section blended in with the clanging cymbals in accurate timing, can make one march in tempo with the variety of scores used in this march . The trumpeteer playing a melodic reveille bugle call followed by a mix of familiar tunes strung together by the roll of the drums...the trumpets and the flutes joining in with the trombones marching together in perfect tempo...So we hear the audible command.." MEN, FORWARD MARCH.....ONE, TWO, THREE, FOUR.."......KEEP ON MARCHING........
To.. The West Point Band. May i request that you consider to affix a heart emoticon to this comment cause i accidentally deleted the same when i edited this comment the typo errors i had then. Thanks much. Truly appreciate this...it means a lot to me that the West Point Band appreciated the comment i made about The Official March of West Point....thanks much.....FM
I remember hearing this played on the "West Point Story". Great march and excellent TV show! As an Army/Air Force brat I grew-up with an appreciation of martial music! Career Navy man, though!
I watched that show in the 50’s along with Men of Annapolis. I thought it was Men of West Point, and the movie by John Ford was The West Point Story. It seems so long ago...Maurice HBank
I played in the U. of Illinois Concert Band under Mark Hindsley and the marching band under Everett Kissinger, then spent four years in the USAF playing flute and piccolo in the multi-service NORAD Band. The West Point Band has to be one of the finest bands I've ever heard---playing one of my all-time favorite marches.
1-Satuday on a bus tour we 'rocked' to the band at the Quad as the regiments dressed for awards and ceremony as the school year climaxed with honors. A breezy storm blew in afterwards from the Hudson and our tour guide had to scream at me to leave the escarpment. Those are soldiers.
What ever happened to “ Kings of the Highway”? They were a very popular Marching Band in the 1960’s and 7O’s and I saw them twice ...I was familiar with Reynolds J Burt who composed the March and that was “ Kings of the Highway” March. My children are Reynold’s J Burt’s Great Grandchildren .
"I'm Mister Gung Ho, I get a dress off where ever I go, Shine my B-plate, Quill on my room mate, I go to chapel twice on Sundays...I believe in the Haze. Every Night I recite the days, and I'll go Infantry just to say "Follow Me, won't you call me Mister Gung Ho..."
What a laugh to listen to this as a concert piece after having marched behind the same band on hundreds of parades and reviews. What cadet has not hummed along to Ï love a p-rade. I want to be first man in my class. I'll shine my B-plate, quill my roommate, go to chapel twice on Sundays
"I'm Mister Gung Ho, I get a dress off where ever I go, Shine my B-plate, Quill on my room mate, I go to chapel twice on Sundays...I believe in the Haze. Every Night I recite the days, and I'll go Infantry just to say "Follow Me, won't you call me Mister Gung Ho..."
18wheeler67, you're right... no euphoniums/baritones at all; what's up with that? I played baritone, euphonium and tuba in in the 15th, 80th, and 2nd ID bands when I was in the Army (1967-1970) and we did the West Point March in many parades and concerts. There's certainly a great baritone part in the low brass soli in the second strain; played it plenty of times. And this is the West Point Band, no less... weird!
Had to zoom in and look really hard, but I found him! You're right... he IS hard to spot, but easy to hear-- no mistaking that distinctive sound in the first few bars of the trio. Thanks for the heads-up, and thank YOU for your service as well... Duty, Honor, Country! (P.S. - sorry about the late reply; I was traveling for a while)
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I was three years old when first introduced to this march on "The West Point Story" and never missed an episode then and this chorus has been plugged into my heart ever since.
When I was growing up in NYC in the 50’s and early 60’s they had two great tv shows Men of West Point and Men of Annapolis. I never missed them.. Maurice HBank
YES! The West Point series is available on DVD from Amazon, but I can't find the Men of Annapolis. Help, anybody?
Great tv show along with Navy Log and The Silent Service.. Maurice HBank
Very few people know that there are actually lyrics to the Trio section of "The Official West Point March." Lt. Philip Egner wrote the "West Point Song" a few years prior to his famous march and the Trio of it cleverly incorporates both its melody and the following lyrics:
West Point Song
West Point, at thy call,
Thy sons arise in honor to thee.
May thy light shine ever bright,
Guide thy sons aright,
In far-off lands or distant seas.
Thy name first above all,
Thru all the years thy motto we will bear;
We, thy sons, as we fight,
May we strike for the right,
Alma Mater, ever for thee.
My favorite West Point Band Song! Salute the members of the USMA Band on their 200th Anniversary! You're the Best! Thank you for what you do for West Point, the Army and our Nation with the many performances you do annually! Happy 200th!
I want to play the harp for yall!
I learned that "The Official West Point March is the creative genius of Philip Egnèr.....many thanks for this remarkable composition to which hundreds of cadets at the West Point listen to and march in perfect synchronized timing everytime they will parade in review....loud and audible applause and cheers to the cadets...to the West Point Band and most of all to SIR PHILIP EGNER for another favorite march.......
This was composed by JP Sousa!
Wonderful. ,yeah
It is already a sight to behold watçhing the hundreds of cadets at the Military Academy parade in review in their gala uniform marching in perfect tempo to " THE OFFICIAL WEST POINT MARCH" played so efficiently by the West Point Band.
Starting with melodic staccato notes in march tempo by the trumpet and flutes section blended in with the clanging cymbals in accurate timing, can make one march in tempo with the variety of scores used in this march . The trumpeteer playing a melodic reveille bugle call followed by a mix of familiar tunes strung together by the roll of the drums...the trumpets and the flutes joining in with the trombones marching together in perfect tempo...So we hear the audible command.." MEN, FORWARD MARCH.....ONE, TWO, THREE, FOUR.."......KEEP ON MARCHING........
To.. The West Point Band. May i request that you consider to affix a heart emoticon to this comment cause i accidentally deleted the same when i edited this comment the typo errors i had then. Thanks much. Truly appreciate this...it means a lot to me that the West Point Band appreciated the comment i made about The Official March of West Point....thanks much.....FM
I remember hearing this played on the "West Point Story". Great march and excellent TV show! As an Army/Air Force brat I grew-up with an appreciation of martial music! Career Navy man, though!
Awesome! Always good to hear from a martial music fan. And we'll forgive you for the Navy thing 😉 (only joking of course! Thank you for your service!)
@@WestPointBand: Thank you, Sir and thank you for serving our great nation! Chief Warrant Officer, Bill Carter, U.S.N(Ret)
I watched that show in the 50’s along with Men of Annapolis. I thought it was Men of West Point, and the movie by John Ford was The West Point Story. It seems so long ago...Maurice HBank
@@claudiacotner1638 Two good weekly TV series, eh? YES!
I played in the U. of Illinois Concert Band under Mark Hindsley and the marching band under Everett Kissinger, then spent four years in the USAF playing flute and piccolo in the multi-service NORAD Band. The West Point Band has to be one of the finest bands I've ever heard---playing one of my all-time favorite marches.
1-Satuday on a bus tour we 'rocked' to the band at the Quad as the regiments dressed for awards and ceremony as the school year climaxed with honors. A breezy storm blew in afterwards from the Hudson and our tour guide had to scream at me to leave the escarpment. Those are soldiers.
Bravo
Thrilling even after a whole lifetime!
What ever happened to “ Kings of the Highway”? They were a very popular Marching Band in the 1960’s and 7O’s and I saw them twice ...I was familiar with
Reynolds J Burt who composed the March and that was “ Kings of the Highway” March. My children are Reynold’s J Burt’s Great Grandchildren .
Marched a few miles to this, back in the day, "Column LEFT . . .
MARCH!
"I'm Mister Gung Ho, I get a dress off where ever I go, Shine my B-plate, Quill on my room mate, I go to chapel twice on Sundays...I believe in the Haze. Every Night I recite the days, and I'll go Infantry just to say "Follow Me, won't you call me Mister Gung Ho..."
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God Bless America
What a laugh to listen to this as a concert piece after having marched behind the same band on hundreds of parades and reviews. What cadet has not hummed along to Ï love a p-rade. I want to be first man in my class. I'll shine my B-plate, quill my roommate, go to chapel twice on Sundays
"I'm Mister Gung Ho, I get a dress off where ever I go, Shine my B-plate, Quill on my room mate, I go to chapel twice on Sundays...I believe in the Haze. Every Night I recite the days, and I'll go Infantry just to say "Follow Me, won't you call me Mister Gung Ho..."
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As a trombone player it's weird to see the low brass but not be able to hear them
18wheeler67, you're right... no euphoniums/baritones at all; what's up with that? I played baritone, euphonium and tuba in in the 15th, 80th, and 2nd ID bands when I was in the Army (1967-1970) and we did the West Point March in many parades and concerts. There's certainly a great baritone part in the low brass soli in the second strain; played it plenty of times. And this is the West Point Band, no less... weird!
One of our euphonium players is hiding in the back, to the left of the tubas. He's very hard to spot in this video!
Thank you for your service!
Had to zoom in and look really hard, but I found him! You're right... he IS hard to spot, but easy to hear-- no mistaking that distinctive sound in the first few bars of the trio. Thanks for the heads-up, and thank YOU for your service as well... Duty, Honor, Country!
(P.S. - sorry about the late reply; I was traveling for a while)
Where are the euphoniums?? Have budget cuts reached a crisis stage?
If you look really close, you can see him hiding behind the French horns, next to the tubas!
Where are the euphoniums or baritones 😔
Come on, Man! This is not the marching band.
@@morrishayes665 No excuse, concert bands also have Baris.