The Golden Star (Sousa, John Philip)
| Title | The Golden Star |
| Alternative title | A Memorial March |
| Creators | John Philip Sousa, composer |
| Opus | — |
| Instrumentation | orchestra wind ensemble, brass ensemble and percussion piano |
| Number of movements | — |
| Keys | B flat minor |
| Composed | — |
| First published | 1919 |
| Dedication | Dedicated to Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt; "In memory of the brave who gave their lives that liberty shall not perish" |
| Tempo markings | — |
| Metronome markings | — |
| Time signatures | — |
| Average duration (sec) | — |
| Number of measures | — |
| Composition types | Funeral marches |
| Period | Romantic |
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Sections
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Arrangements
| Details | Section | Arranged for | Arranger |
|---|---|---|---|
| View | Complete | theater orchestra | — |
| View | Complete | military band | Daniel Eyres Godfrey |
Scores
| Details | Section | Type | Publisher | Date | File (click to view) |
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| View | Complete | Arrangement for theater orchestra | Chappell | 1919 | Condensed Score and Parts |
| View | Complete | Arrangement for military band |
Chappell | — | Conductor's Score and Complete Parts |
Recordings/Performances
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