The Honored Dead (Sousa, John Philip)

Title The Honored Dead
Creators John Philip Sousa, composer
Opus
Instrumentation wind ensemble, brass ensemble and percussion
Number of movements
Keys B flat minor
Composed 1876
First published 1886
Dedication
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Metronome markings
Time signatures
Average duration (sec) 300
Number of measures
Composition types Marches
Period Romantic
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View Complete orchestra Frank Hoyt Losey

Scores

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View Complete parts Fisk 1886 Complete Parts
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View Complete Arrangement for orchestra
by Frank Hoyt Losey
Williamsport: Vandersloot Music Co. 1905 Piano (Conductor)
Flute
Oboe
Clarinet 1 (B)
Clarinet 2 (B)
Bassoon
Horn 1/2 (F)
Cornet 1 (B)
Cornet 2 (B)
Trombone
Drums
Violins I
Violins II
Violas
Cellos
Basses

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DetailsPerformersFiles (click to listen)
View United States Marine Band, performer
Jason Fettig, conductor
Complete Recording


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