Memorial Day Concert - United We Stand | Music to Connect Us (4K)

Join us for a performance of the United We Stand | Music to Connect Us virtual concert series. The U.S. Army Herald Trumpets, Brass Quintet, Ceremonial Band, and Chorus will present a special program for Memorial Day.

Sgt. Major Terry Bingham - trumpet
Master Sgt. Matt Byrne - trumpet
Master Sgt. Rick. Lee - french horn
Staff Sgt. Greg Hammond - trombone
Master Sgt. Jon Voth - tuba
Master Sgt. Todd Taylor - trumpet
Master Sgt. Tom Dell’omo - field drum

0:10 "Taps"
Traditional
"Taps" was arranged by the Union Army Brigadier General Daniel Butterfield, an American Civil War general and Medal of Honor recipient, in July 1862 to replace a previous French bugle call.

#DYK The buglers of The United States Army Band "Pershing's Own" perform "Taps" at over 5000 missions a year in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA.

5:22 "Journey Home"
by Staff Sgt. Sara Corry
"Journey Home" is an original piece written by our very own Staff Arranger, Staff Sgt. Sara Corry. Enjoy this original piece adapted for and performed by the United States Army Band's Herald Trumpets.

10:57 "Amazing Grace"
John Newton-Brass Quintet arrangement
arr. Sgt. Major (ret) Dennis Edelbrock
The U.S. Army Brass Quintet performs "Amazing Grace." English poet and Anglican clergyman, John Newton, wrote the lyrics to "Amazing Grace" in 1772.

Do you have a favorite hymn or simple melody? Share with us your favorites in the comments!

12:25 "Simple Gifts"
arr. Jari Villanueva
Joseph Brackett-Brass Quintet arrangement by Jari Villanueva and performed by the U.S. Army Band Brass Quintet - B5. "Simple Gifts" is a Shaker song written in 1848. The melody became even more popular when American composer Aaron Copland used it as the melody of his original work Appalachian Spring, written for a ballet by Martha Graham and first performed in 1944.

17:43 "Abide with Me"
by William H. Monk; lyrics by Henry F. Lyte
"Abide with Me" is performed by the U.S. Army Ceremonial Band, under the direction of CPT Randall Bartel. The sacrifices of fallen Soldiers are cherished in the hearts of their Families and friends. We #HonorThem​ each and every day as we perform as musical support in Arlington National Cemetery.

21:33 "Battle Hymn of the Republic"
by William Steffe; arr. Greenleaf/March; lyrics by Julia Ward Howe
"Battle Hymn of the Republic" is a popular patriotic song with lyrics written by Abolitionist Julia Ward Howe and the melody of another song, John Brown’s Body. First published in 1862, Battle Hymn of the Republic has stood the test of time and has become a favorite of the U.S. Army Chorus.

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Видео Memorial Day Concert - United We Stand | Music to Connect Us (4K) канала The United States Army Band "Pershing's Own"