Review:
This march, written in 1888, takes its title from the motto of the U.S. Marine Corps: Semper Fidelis – “Always Faithful.” The first performance was in the Inaugural Parade for President Benjamin Harrison when John Philip Sousa was the Conductor of the U.S. Marine Band – “the President's Own.” This challenging piece will stir the patriotic pride of both the ringers and the audience alike.
Published by:
Choristers Guild
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Composer:
Sousa, John Philip
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Arranger:
Mizell, Carol Lynn
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Octaves:
5-7
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Level:
5
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Rating:
Advanced
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Copyright:
Varies by Piece
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Season:
All Year
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Classification:
Secular
, Concert
, Full Score
, Church or Concert
, Instrument Part
, Patriotic
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Technique:
Mallet
, TD (Thumb Damp)
, Martellato Lift
, RT (Ring Touch)
, Sk (Shake)
, LV (Let Vibrate)
, Martellato
, Mallet Lift
, Mallet Click
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Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
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Instrument:
Percussion
, Timpani
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Bells Used:
Five Octaves: 55 Bells; Six Octaves: 60 Bells; Seven Octaves: 65 Bells
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