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The Star Spangled Banner - Piano solo
The Star Spangled Banner - Piano solo
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Francis Scott Key
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SheetMusicPlus
Piano Solo - Intermediate - Digital Download Composed by Francis Scott Key (text) and John Stafford Smith (music). Arranged by K.L. Phillips. Fourth of Jul...
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Piano Solo - Intermediate - Digital Download Composed by Francis Scott Key (text) and John Stafford Smith (music). Arranged by K.L. Phillips. Fourth of July, Patriotic. Solo Part. 5 pages. Published by K L Phillips
Item Number: S0.1047067
This tranquil arrangement of the United States' national anthem conveys the desire for peace in the land we love. Performance time - 2:00
This piece is also available in the compilation "Finding Peace in the Land That We Love - Three Patriotic Piano Solos in Peaceful Settings" available separately at Sheet Music Plus - Item ID# S0.1055725
$3.99 ≈
3.59€
National Anthem for String Orchestra (Bb)
National Anthem for String Orchestra (Bb)
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James K
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National Anthem for String Orc
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String Orchestra - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.872474 Composed by John Smith-music / Francis Scott Key-text. Arranged by James K. Taylor. Folk,Hol...
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String Orchestra - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.872474 Composed by John Smith-music / Francis Scott Key-text. Arranged by James K. Taylor. Folk,Holiday,Instructional,Patriotic,Standards. Score and parts. 8 pages. James K. Taylor #2853471. Published by James K. Taylor (A0.872474). This arrangement my be performed with the string orchestra per score or in conjunction with my advanced band arrangement of the National Anthem in Bb. If performed with strings only, just start with the pickup to measure two since there is no drum roll. To hear what the strings combined with the band arrangement sound like, go to YOUTUBE.https://youtu.be/gCFWjPQ7SRoI deleted the bass clar, all the saxes and baritone from the band score, and then added the string parts which created the full orchestra replication. All that is missing is the timpani.Let me know if you need a timp part. mman@embarqmail.com
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Finding Peace in the Land That We Love - Three Patriotic Piano Solos in Peaceful Settings
Finding Peace in the Land That We Love - Three Patriotic Piano Solos in Peaceful Settings
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Piano solo
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Finding Peace in the Land That
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Piano Solo - Advanced Intermediate - Digital Download Composed by Various. Arranged by K.L. Phillips. Fourth of July, Patriotic. Solo Part. 20 pages. Publ...
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Piano Solo - Advanced Intermediate - Digital Download Composed by Various. Arranged by K.L. Phillips. Fourth of July, Patriotic. Solo Part. 20 pages. Published by K L Phillips
This compilation includes "My Country, 'Tis of Thee", "The Star Spangled Banner", and "America the Beautiful" arranged for solo piano. These pieces have all been arranged in peaceful, rich settings and would be fitting for Memorial Day services.
Composers: "My Country, 'Tis of Thee" - By Samuel Francis Smith (text)Set to the tune "God Save the Queen";"The Star Spangled Banner" - By Francis Scott Key (text) andJohn Stafford Smith (music);"America the Beautiful" - By Katharine Lee Bates (text) and Samuel A. Ward (music)
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The Star Spangled Banner - Vocal Solo with Piano Accompaniment
The Star Spangled Banner - Vocal Solo with Piano Accompaniment
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The Star Spangled Banner - Voc
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Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.751815 Composed by Francis Scott Key (text) and John Stafford Smith (music). Arranged by K.L. Phil...
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Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.751815 Composed by Francis Scott Key (text) and John Stafford Smith (music). Arranged by K.L. Phillips. Holiday,Patriotic. Score. 6 pages. K L Phillips #6473069. Published by K L Phillips (A0.751815). This thoughtful arrangement of the United States' national anthem conveys the desire for peace in the land we love and is fitting for a Memorial Day, Independence Day or Veteran's Day service. Performance time - 2:20; Vocal Range - G3-D5A piano accompaniment track is available separately at Sheet Music Plus - Item ID # S0.1084465
$3.99 ≈
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The Star Spangled Banner - Viola Solo with Piano Accompaniment
The Star Spangled Banner - Viola Solo with Piano Accompaniment
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The Star Spangled Banner - Vio
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K L Phillips
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SheetMusicPlus
Piano,Viola - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.751788 Composed by Francis Scott Key (text) and John Stafford Smith (music). Arranged by K.L. Phillips. ...
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Piano,Viola - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.751788 Composed by Francis Scott Key (text) and John Stafford Smith (music). Arranged by K.L. Phillips. Holiday,Patriotic. Score and part. 7 pages. K L Phillips #6412533. Published by K L Phillips (A0.751788). This tranquil arrangement of the United States' national anthem conveys the desire for peace in the land we love and is particularly fitting for a Memorial Day service. Performance time - 2:20A piano accompaniment track is available separately at Sheet Music Plus - Item ID # S0.1049587
$3.99 ≈
3.59€
The Star Spangled Banner - Cello Solo with Piano Accompaniment
The Star Spangled Banner - Cello Solo with Piano Accompaniment
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Patriotic
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Francis Scott Key
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The Star Spangled Banner - Cel
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K L Phillips
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SheetMusicPlus
Cello,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.751789 Composed by Francis Scott Key (text) and John Stafford Smith (music). Arranged by K.L. Phillips. ...
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Cello,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.751789 Composed by Francis Scott Key (text) and John Stafford Smith (music). Arranged by K.L. Phillips. Holiday,Patriotic. Score and part. 7 pages. K L Phillips #6412919. Published by K L Phillips (A0.751789). This tranquil arrangement of the United States' national anthem conveys the desire for peace in the land we love and is particularly fitting for a Memorial Day service. Performance time - 2:20A piano accompaniment track is available separately at Sheet Music Plus - Item ID # S0.1049893
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The Star Spangled Banner - Violin Solo with Piano Accompaniment
The Star Spangled Banner - Violin Solo with Piano Accompaniment
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The Star Spangled Banner - Vio
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K L Phillips
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SheetMusicPlus
Piano,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.751787 Composed by Francis Scott Key (text) and John Stafford Smith (music). Arranged by K.L. Phillips....
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Piano,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.751787 Composed by Francis Scott Key (text) and John Stafford Smith (music). Arranged by K.L. Phillips. Holiday,Patriotic. 7 pages. K L Phillips #6412383. Published by K L Phillips (A0.751787). This tranquil arrangement of the United States' national anthem conveys the desire for peace in the land we love and is particularly fitting for a Memorial Day service. Performance time - 2:20A piano accompaniment track is available separately at Sheet Music Plus - Item ID # S0.1049437
$3.99 ≈
3.59€
The Star Spangled Banner - Piano Accompaniment Track for Cello Solo
The Star Spangled Banner - Piano Accompaniment Track for Cello Solo
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The Star Spangled Banner - Pia
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K L Phillips
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SheetMusicPlus
Piano - Digital Download SKU: A0.1067573 Composed by Francis Scott Key (text) and John Stafford Smith (music). Arranged by K.L. Phillips. Holiday,Patriot...
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Piano - Digital Download SKU: A0.1067573 Composed by Francis Scott Key (text) and John Stafford Smith (music). Arranged by K.L. Phillips. Holiday,Patriotic. Accompaniment. Duration 138. K L Phillips #6412921. Published by K L Phillips (A0.1067573). This piano accompaniment track is the companion to The Star Spangled Banner - Cello Solo with Piano Accompaniment available at Sheet Music Plus - Item ID#S0.1049891
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The Star Spangled Banner - Piano Accompaniment Track for Violin Solo
The Star Spangled Banner - Piano Accompaniment Track for Violin Solo
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Piano - Digital Download SKU: A0.1067571 Composed by Francis Scott Key (text) and John Stafford Smith (music). Arranged by K.L. Phillips. Holiday,Patriot...
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Piano - Digital Download SKU: A0.1067571 Composed by Francis Scott Key (text) and John Stafford Smith (music). Arranged by K.L. Phillips. Holiday,Patriotic. Accompaniment. Duration 138. K L Phillips #6412387. Published by K L Phillips (A0.1067571). This accompaniment track is the companion to The Star Spangled Banner - Violin Solo with Piano Accompaniment Item ID # S0.1049433 at Sheet Music Plus.
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The Star Spangled Banner - Violin Solo (Unaccompanied)
The Star Spangled Banner - Violin Solo (Unaccompanied)
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The Star Spangled Banner - Vio
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K L Phillips
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SheetMusicPlus
Violin Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.751573 Composed by Francis Scott Key (text) and John Stafford Smith (music). Arranged by K.L. Phillips. ...
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Violin Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.751573 Composed by Francis Scott Key (text) and John Stafford Smith (music). Arranged by K.L. Phillips. Holiday,Instructional,Patriotic. 3 pages. K L Phillips #5753893. Published by K L Phillips (A0.751573). This arrangement of the National Anthem of the United States of America would be perfect for any patriotic event. It is a pleasure to play because, even though there are many double, triple and quadruple stops, it is violinist-friendly and rings well on the instrument.
$2.99 ≈
2.69€
The Star-Spangled Banner
The Star-Spangled Banner
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John Stafford Smith
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Thomas Coker
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The Star-Spangled Banner
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SheetMusicPlus
Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.933611 Composed by John Stafford Smith. Arranged by Thomas Coker. Folk,Patriotic. Octavo. 4 page...
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Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.933611 Composed by John Stafford Smith. Arranged by Thomas Coker. Folk,Patriotic. Octavo. 4 pages. Thomas Rembert Coker Jr #3503513. Published by Thomas Rembert Coker Jr (A0.933611). In 2009 when Sanctuary Choir of South Main Baptist Church in Houston where I served as Music Minister was scheduled to sing the National Anthem for the Houston Astros baseball game, I carefully examined the several arrangements in our library and other resources. Finding nothing which met the simple, straight-forward criteria I was searching for, we created this simple arrangement. Since its addition to the music library it has proven very useful on numerous occasions for a variety of groups. About the National Anthem:The lyrics for The Star-Spangled Banner were written on September 14, 1814 from a British ship in the Baltimore Harbor where attorney Francis Scott Key had waited anxiously through the night as the twenty-five hour bombing of Ft. McHenry progressed. He had been sent to negotiate the release of an American civilian and then was held on board the ship. At the dawn’s early light when the flag could still be seen indicating the British had not taken the fort, he jotted down this poem which on March 3, 1931 finally became the National Anthem of the United States. Interestingly, it was Robert Ripley who in November of 1929 drew a panel in his syndicated cartoon, Ripley’s Believe It or Not stating Believe It or Not, America has no national anthem. With the encouragement of John Philip Sousa, President Herbert Hoover signed into law the adoption of The Star-Spangled Banner to rectify this situation. According to the Smithsonian, the melody, written by John Stafford Smith, was originally titled Anacreon in Heaven. Anacreon was an ancient Greek poet known for his love of wine and love. The song had become the constitutional song of a London gentlemen’s club called the Anacreontic Society. Could this explain the wide range of the melody? By utilizing this tune to the moving text, this once merry drinking song took on a bold new and powerful meaning. Thomas Coker, August 27, 2015
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