Music Ceremony and Celebration

National Anthem

• Song of praise or devotion for to one’s country

• Rules of diplomatic or state etiquette

• Music with religious associations

A event where you will hear the National Anthem in the US

• Birthday party

• Sporting Event, i.e. Football

• bat mitzvah

“La Marseillaise” is the march-like national anthem of what country?

• England

• France

• Germany

• Japan

“Marcha Real” (Royal March) is the national anthem of what country

• Spain

• Mexico

• Brazil

• Germany

Which military branch band is known as “The President’s Own?”

• Army

• Marines

• Air Force

• Navy

How is Francis Scott Key related to the Star-Spangled Banner?

• He wrote the words to the poem “The Defence of Fort M’Henry” and it became the lyrics to the anthem.

• He wrote the melody that we use for the Star-Spangled Banner

• Nothing. Totally unrelated

How is John Stafford Smith related to the Star-Spangled Banner?

• Nothing. Totally unrelated

• The official song of the Anacreontic Society (The Anacreontic song) became the melody to the Star-Spangled Banner

• He wrote the Star-Spangled Banner in 1900 while visiting the United States

What is the most recognized piece of music played at graduation ceremonies in America?

• Stars and Stripes Forever

• Pomp and Circumstance March No.1

• Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee

Protocol

• A division of the pulse into grouping of three segments

• Rules of diplomatic or state etiquette

• Piece of music played when heads of state enter the room

What is the name of the piece that is played when the President makes an official appearance?

• Hail to the Chief

• All Hail the President

• God Save the Queen