"National Emblem" is a famous American march composed in 1906, best known for incorporating fragments of the U.S. national anthem into its trio section. It remains a staple of military and concert band repertoire.
Composed in 1906, National Emblem March is one of the most recognizable American marches alongside Sousa's works. Its second strain incorporates the melody of "The Star-Spangled Banner." Legend says Bagley considered destroying the manuscript after musicians complained about its difficulty during a train-stop rehearsal, but it became his most enduring work, adopted by U.S. military bands as a patriotic standard.
