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2. Marines' Hymn - Wikipedia

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   The "Marines' Hymn" is the official hymn of the United States Marine Corps, introduced by the first director of the USMC Band, Francesco Maria Scala.Its music originates from an 1867 work by Jacques Offenbach with the lyrics added by an anonymous author at an unknown time in the following years.

3. Semper Fidelis (march) - Wikipedia

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   "Semper Fidelis", written in 1888 by John Philip Sousa, is regarded as the official march of the United States Marine Corps. This piece was one of two composed in response to a request from United States President Chester A. Arthur for a new piece to be associated with the United States President.

4. List of marches by John Philip Sousa - Wikipedia

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   "Esprit-de-corps" 1878 F minor / E ♭ / A ♭ / D ♭ I-AA-BB-CC-DD-EE Esprit-de-corps is a French term meaning 'the spirit of the body'. It was published one year after Sousa resigned from the Marine Corps. There are three strains before the Trio, each in a different key, and no break strains.

5. The Liberty Bell (march) - Wikipedia

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   Hinton suggested "The Liberty Bell" for the title of Sousa's unnamed march. Coincidentally, Sousa received a letter from his wife saying their son had marched in a parade in honor of the Liberty Bell. Sousa agreed, and he sold "The Liberty Bell" sheet music to the John Church Company for publication; the new march was an immediate success. [2]

6. Eternal Father, Strong to Save - Wikipedia

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   The original hymn was written in 1860 by William Whiting, an Anglican churchman from Winchester, United Kingdom.Whiting grew up near the ocean on the coasts of England and at the age of thirty-five had felt his life spared by God when a violent storm nearly claimed the ship he was travelling on, instilling a belief in God's command over the rage and calm of the sea.

7. United States Marine Band - Wikipedia

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   The Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James T. Conway, speaking with members of the Marine Band during a ceremony in celebration of the 232nd Marine Corps birthday held at The Pentagon, 2007 The 27th director of the Marine Band, Colonel Michael J. Colburn , who joined the band as a euphonium player in 1987 and was appointed director July 17 ...