Publisher's Synopsis
Scroll below for a video of the full score as played in Finale.The National Emblem March was composed in 1902 and first published in 1906. E. E. Bagley was frustrated with the ending of the work, and as a result, threw it in the trash. Fortunately, it was salvaged by his fellow bandmembers, who later surprised him with a performance of the work. It became Bagley's most famous march. It is a standard of the U.S. march repertoire. It is used by the U.S. military when presenting and retiring the colors. Programming this arrangement would be an ideal way to feature the trombone or low brass section of your high school band. It is arranged for a trombone or low brass ensemble of 6 parts. Those parts could be doubled as needed between trombones, baritones, and tubas. Playing in the keys of Eb and Ab major (range extends to high Ab) in cut-time can be demanding, but the arrangement is very playable and provides young musicians an excellent, collaborative learning opportunity as they learn the constructs of an important genre of American music. The National Emblem March is a spirited vibrant, rousing work. Audiences will love it. So will you!
