Judith Clurman Choral Series-In 1814 Francis Scott Key (1779-1843) wrote new words for a well-known drinking song by John Stafford Smith (1750-1836) 'To Anacreon in Heaven' to celebrate America's recent victory over the British. In 1931 Congress passeda law proclaiming 'The Star Spangled Banner' to be the national anthem of the United States.This arrangement by Doug Katsaros was first performed at the Macy's 4th July Fireworks Spectacular onNBC television July 4th 2014. The performers were soloist Idina Menzel Judith Clurman's Essential Voices USA and Sherrie Maricle's Dive Jazz Orchestra. The recording of that performance has been added to the permanent archivesat F. McHenry in Balitmore MD.Text (Defence of Fort M'Henry by Francis Scott Key):O! say can you see by the dawn's early light What so proudly we hail'd at the twilight's last gleaming?Whose broadstripes and bright stars through the perilous fight O'er the ramparts we watch'd were so gallantly streaming And the rockets' red glare the bombs bursting in air Gave proof through the night that our flag was stillthere-O! say does that star-spangled banner yet waveO'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

Discovery Level 2-In honor of the 200th anniversary of The Star Spangled Banner this arrangement for younger singers is a straightforward and useful setting but with some fresh harmonies to add interest for todays choirs and audiences.

49 songs that make you proud to be an American: America - America the Beautiful - Anchors Aweigh - Battle Cry of Freedom - Battle Hymn of the Republic - For Your Country and My Country - Hail to the Chief - On Wisconsin! - Over There - Semper Fidelis - The Star Spangled Banner - The Stars and Stripes Forever - Yankee Doodle - You're a Grand Old Flag - and more.

Perfect for sporting events or other celebrations this arrangement of The Star Spangled Banner will thrill any audience. Also includes a harmonic overlay for the classic America the Beautiful. Performance Time: Approx. 3:30.

A contemporary setting that includes: America America the Beautiful The Star Spangled Banner. Available: SATB SAB 2-Part Instrumental Pak ShowTrax Cassette. Performance Time: Approx. 4:05.

with Star Spangled Banner-This piece is very flexible: it can be performed as a medley ending in an audience sing-along; the first section can be sung alone as a patriotic original; or the national anthem may be performed alone when needed. Whether sungin parts or as a whole “Land of the Free Home of the Brave” will show your choir's sense of national pride in concert contest or at graduation.

2014 marks the 200th anniversary of the writing of Francis Scott Key's piece that became our National Anthem. Tim Sharp Executive Director of ACDA saw an opportunity for choirs all across America to stand together in harmony and celebration. His arrangement is based on the improvisation performed by Rachmaninoff an American citizen and can be sung a cappella or accompanied (see NMK1001/HL00125145) from National Music Publishers.

2014 marks the 200th anniversary of the writing of Francis Scott Key's piece that became our National Anthem. Tim Sharp Executive Director of ACDA saw an opportunity for choirs all across America to stand together in harmony and celebration. His arrangement is based on the improvisation performed by Rachmaninoff an American citizen and can be sung a cappella or accompanied (see NMK1001/HL00125145) from National Music Publishers.

2014 marks the 200th anniversary of the writing of Francis Scott Key's piece that became our National Anthem. Tim Sharp Executive Director of ACDA saw an opportunity for choirs all across America to stand together in harmony and celebration. His arrangement is based on the improvisation performed by Rachmaninoff an American citizen and can be sung a cappella or accompanied (see NMK1001/HL00125145) from National Music Publishers.

The exhilarating arrangement of our National Anthem as sung by Whitney Houston at Super Bowl '91! Whitney's arranger John Clayton Jr. has adapted his contemporary orchestral score for choir and band. Available: SATB SAB 2-Part Concert Band. Performance Time: Approx. 2:15.