Category Archives: The Anthem

Spangled Mythconception #8: Igor Stravinsky’s Mug Shot & “Illegal” Anthem

Posted on June 28, 2016 by usmusicscholar

MYTH #8: A mug shot offers proof of composer Igor Stravinsky’s arrest by the Boston Police for desecrating a national symbol after conducting a performance of his own arrangement of “The Star-Spangled Banner” with the Boston Symphony. CORRECTION: The supposed … Continue reading →

Posted in Arrangements, Igor Stravinsky, Law, Music Orchestral, Mythconceptions, World War II | 1 Comment

Star Spangled Songbook Published!

Posted on September 14, 2015 by usmusicscholar

Our book of sheet music and anthem history—the Star Spangled Songbook—has been published to mark the song’s 201st anniversary! The Star Spangled Songbook tells a largely forgotten story of the United States of America—of the symbiosis of both anthem and … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, History, History, Mark Clague, Music Choral, Poets & Patriots, Teaching Ideas | Leave a comment

Banner Moment #9: August 18, 1969—Hendrix Plays the Anthem at Woodstock

Posted on September 15, 2014 by usmusicscholar

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Posted in Arrangements, Critical Patriotism, History, Jimi Hendrix, Mark Clague, Vietnam War, Woodstock | 3 Comments

A Celebration of Two Centuries of a Song — 4PM Live Stream

Posted on September 14, 2014 by usmusicscholar

Two hundred years ago today, the “dawn’s early light” broke over Fort McHenry and illuminated a flag symbolizing resilience and courage. Two hundred years later, the song written by Francis Scott Key in praise of the fort’s defenders still waves … Continue reading →

Posted in 200, American Music Institute, Arrangements, History, John Stafford Smith, Mark Clague, Music Choral, U-Michigan | Leave a comment

Banner Moment #7—March 3, 1931—Key’s Song Made Official U.S. Anthem by Congress

Posted on September 11, 2014 by usmusicscholar

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Posted in Banner Moments, Ella Holloway, History, History, Law, Mark Clague | 2 Comments

Banner Moment #6: Jan. 8, 1917—Key’s Song Named “National Anthem” of U.S. Military

Posted on September 10, 2014 by usmusicscholar

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Posted in Banner Moments, Coercive Patriotism, History, History, Law, Mark Clague, Patriotism, Social Studies, U.S. Presidents, Wars, World War I | 2 Comments

Banner Moments #5: Holmes Adds Civil War Verse to Anthem

Posted on September 9, 2014 by usmusicscholar

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Posted in Abolition, Banner Moments, History, Mark Clague, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Protests, U.S. Civil War | 3 Comments