Veterans Day ResOURCES
Throughout history composers have written music for special military events. There is a special United States Military Band that plays only for the White House! Have you ever watched the 4th of July Fireworks, attended a Memorial Day Parade? Or maybe a Veteran's Day assembly? Most of the music played during these events, like Stars and Stripes Forever, was written by composers like John Phillip Sousa. Check out the links below for additional information on the music that is part of our national history.
Music FOR VETERANS
Did you know that music is also used to celebrate military events? music is used in many ways in the military. Did you know that the army uses bugle calls to signal when to eat, sleep, and when the mail arrives? Check out the cool link below to hear popular army bugle calls and signals.
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