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.
"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.
