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Stars and Stripes Forever
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A 1909 Edison Records recording of Sousa's Band performing Sousa's Stars and Stripes Forever. This performance follows the following form: Introduction, first strain, second strain, trio, breakstrain, grandioso, repeat of breakstrain and grandioso, da capo repeat of introduction, first strain, second strain, trio, breakstrain, and grandioso.
Stars and Stripes Forever
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The United States Marine Band performs Stars and Stripes Forever. This performance follows the more traditional military march form.
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