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7 Printable Sheet Music Files for Samuel Ward - Katharine Lee Bates - America the Beautiful

How did a church organist's melody become a national symbol?

Samuel A. Ward's uplifting melody, originally written for a hymn, later merged with Bates' poem to create this iconic piece.

Did you know "America the Beautiful" was inspired by a poem written after a journey to Pikes Peak?

A patriotic American song with lyrics by Katharine Lee Bates and music by Samuel Ward, often considered an unofficial national anthem. The melody, "Materna", was composed in 1882.

Why is "America the Beautiful" often considered an unofficial national anthem of the United States?

A patriotic American hymn composed in 1893, frequently performed at official events and sporting competitions. The lyrics were inspired by a cross-country train trip and praise natural landscapes and national ideals.

What famous natural landmark inspired the lyrics of America the Beautiful?

This iconic patriotic song was inspired by the view from Pikes Peak in Colorado. The lyrics, written by Katharine Lee Bates after her 1893 journey to the summit, became one of America's most beloved national hymns.

What patriotic song was originally written as a poem inspired by the view from Pikes Peak?

"America the Beautiful" is a patriotic hymn celebrating U.S. landscapes and ideals. Its melody, "Materna," was composed by church organist Samuel A. Ward, while Katharine Lee Bates’s poem was inspired by her 1893 Colorado travels.

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