The Pomp and Circumstance Marches (full title Pomp and Circumstance Military Marches), Op. 39, are a series of marches for orchestra composed by Sir Edward Elgar.
For the music commonly known as "Pomp and Circumstance" in the United States, see March No. 1 below.
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