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Sounds of the Band
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Regimental Band. Contact us for more
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National
Anthem - John Philip Sousa |
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In
1918, the U.S. Department of Education appointed a committee
of eminent individuals to standardize the Star Spangled Banner.
This version, arranged by John Philip Sousa, has been used at
all Academy Ceremonies since 1943. |
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Life
on the Ocean Wave - Henry Russell |
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Henry
Russell was born in England in 1812 but spent much of his life
in America. When Russell was asked about the work's origin,
he stated: "It was composed some 60 years ago whilst in
America. The origin of the song emanated from Epps Sargent,
the poet, walking with him on the Battery in New York City,
watching the ships in the harbour. The view from the Battery
inspired Sargent to write the words for a song. I set them to
music and the song ultimately became one of the most popular
in England and America." This march, with it's close associations
with New York, the home state of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy,
has been used as the unofficial signature song of the Regimental
Band since 1970. |
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Armed
Forces Medley |
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The
Armed Forces medley is performed in honor of the many Academy
graduates who serve, and have served, in all branches of our
nation's armed forces as both career and reserve officers.
Part of the USMMA Armed Forces medley is "Heave Ho," the official
march of the U.S. Maritime Service. This march was composed
during World War II by LTJG Jack Lawrence, USMS.
Including "Heave-Ho" in the Armed Forces medley is in tribute
to the 6,000 veterans of the U.S. Merchant Marine who served
in the submarine infested icy waters during W.W.II to deliver
supplies to the Allied effort. Only in 1988 did these brave
Mariners receive their proper recognition by being granted
official "Veteran Status." |
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Royal
Decree - Walter P. English |
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Walter
P. English was a talented tuba player who spent most of his
life playing in circus bands including the Barnum & Bailey
Circus Band. He dedicated this march to Karl L. King, who was
bandmaster first of the Sells Floto Circus and later the Barnum
& Bailey Circus before settling down for a long and active
life in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Merle Evans loved this march and used
it for wild animal and elephant acts. The second strain is a
"tour de force" for trombone and lower brass players.
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Stars
and Stripes Forever - John Philip Sousa |
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The
"Stars and Stripes Forever" became our "National
March" on December 11, 1987, when President Reagan signed
the Congressional legislation. In the recording the famous piccolo
solo is played twice. However, the second time it is played
by Midshipman Jeffery Hurley of San Antonio, Texas on the TUBA!
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The
Alma Mater - Roland R. Fiore and Richard |
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"Oh,
Stately, strife born Alma Mater the sound flows softly at thy
feet and sunset strikes across its waters as silver notes invoke
retreat. Now dim the paths and trees in darkness. The stars
above our way appoint. We'll Sleep secure aboard 'til morning.
God steer the well, Kings Point!" |
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Kings
Point Victory (Fight Song) |
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We're
moving down the field to victory
Men of the Grey and Blue
We've got the ball, our opponents must fall,
So hit' em
hard, hit' em hard
RAH, RAH, RAH,
We'll
raise a banner to the Mariners
Victors on land and sea.
Gridiron men of the Merchant Marine.
Its a Kings Point Victory.
RAH, RAH, RAH!!!!!
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Taps/Eternal
Father - Arr. Kenneth R. Force |
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This
arrangement of these two moving songs places a lone bugler
away from the band. The two echo each other back and forth,
finally fading away into the night, just as Taps does each evening. |
