Flag Day 2022 - The Stars and Stripes Forever

In honor of the 245th anniversary of the Continental Congress adopting the Stars and Stripes as the national flag, "The Commandant's Own" presents John Philips Sousa's The Stars and Stripes Forever!
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The history of the unit can be traced to the early days of the Marine Corps. In the 18th and 19th centuries military musicians, or "field musics," provided a means of passing commands to Marines in battle formations. The sound of various drum beats and bugle calls could be easily heard over the noise of the battlefield and signaled Marines to attack the enemy or retire for the evening. Through the 1930's, Marine Corps posts were still authorized a number of buglers and drummers to play the traditional calls and to ring a ship's bell to signal the time.
The United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps was formed in 1934 to augment the United States Marine Band. The unit provided musical support to ceremonies around the nation's capitol and, during World War II, was tasked with Presidential support duties. For this additional role, they were awarded the scarlet and gold breast cord by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, which they still proudly display on their uniform.
When the war ended, the Drum & Bugle Corps resumed performing at various military and public ceremonies.
In the early 1950s the unit gained considerable acclaim performing for an increasing number of civilian audiences. Music composed specifically for their unique selection of instruments helped establish their reputation for excellence during this period. These factors also led to the unit's formal designation as "The Commandant's Own”-a title noting their unique status as musicians for the Commandant of the Marine Corps.
In the tradition of their "field music" predecessors, these musicians in "The Commandant's Own" are Marines in the truest sense of the word. Every enlisted member is a graduate of Marine Corps recruit training and is trained in basic infantry skills. Prior to enlisting, each Marine must pass a demanding audition for service in the Drum & Bugle Corps. Following Recruit Training and Marine Combat Training, the Marines are assigned to "The Commandant's Own."
The unit travels the world along with the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon and the Official Color Guard of the Marine Corps as the United States Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment.

[@emptyhand777]

The lyrics by John Phillips Sousa himself: First strain Let martial note in triumph float And liberty extend its mighty hand A flag appears 'mid thunderous cheers, The banner of the Western land. The emblem of the brave and true Its folds protect no tyrant crew; The red and white and starry blue Is freedom's shield and hope. Let eagle shriek from lofty peak The never-ending watchword of our land; Let summer breeze waft through the trees The echo of the chorus grand. Sing out for liberty and light, Sing out for freedom and the right. Sing out for Union and its might, O patriotic sons. Second strain 𝄆 Other nations may deem their flags the best And cheer them with fervid elation But the flag of the North and South and West Is the flag of flags, the flag of Freedom's nation. 𝄇 Trio Hurrah for the flag of the free! May it wave as our standard forever, The gem of the land and the sea, The banner of the right. Let tyrants remember the day When our fathers with mighty endeavor Proclaimed as they marched to the fray That by their might and by their right It waves forever. Grandioso Hurrah for the flag of the free. May it wave as our standard forever The gem of the land and the sea, The banner of the right. Let tyrants remember the day When our fathers with mighty endeavor Proclaimed as they marched to the fray, That by their might and by their right It waves forever.

[@jkmerriwether9919]

Thanks brother

[@rusticfree6081]

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸Perfection.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Not one note out of place. I expect no less from the *MARINES.*

[@larrygorman4110]

Heard them on a field presentation in Fredericksburg , Va. In 1996. Three soprano bugles played the typical piccolo part. Awesome triple tonguing , most impressive version I've ever heard.

[@xsiunnu]

Yes! Yes! Yes!

[@peaches3392]

Sadly Back In High School, If You Were In The Band, Many Other Students Would Make Fun Of Us. I Am Sure You Can Guess What They Said! These Military Music Groups Are Wonderful.

[@eboone]

Why Do You Type Like This, it’s super hard to read

[@danielballs1]

@@ebooneLOL

[@lisacrawford9159]

Awesome. Crawford Hall is beautiful and sounds amazing. I'm sure my Dad is so proud of his D&B performing great music.

[@Accu53Mation]

God, truly Loves the Corps. Amen. Beautiful. Brought tears to my eyes.

[@Moe-RJ100]

America 4 life! 🇺🇸❤️❤️❤️

[@Dazzily]

Memorable! As WBA took the field in the 40's and 50's.. HAPPY DAYS although we had nothing

[@robertfollett6084]

This is by far the best of the military 🎶musicians in the country 👏👌🙌👍😳😀

[@CurtisL8.3066]

Very restrained, dignified performance for these guys, because they have a legit MONSTER hornline that can unleash the beast at a moments notice.

[@BACcontrabass]

Too true! I remember hearing them at DCI Finals back in 1998, and if I remember right they were all the way on the OTHER side of the stadium playing to the fans taking their seats. They were LOUD. Like, from what would’ve been around 80 yards away? Blew my head open. I could not believe how an ensemble as small as they were could put out that kind of volume, and with such wonderful tone quality. When I marched in 2000, I think it was just before we went on for Finals, I met one of their contras holding their beautiful King K-90s while he admired our Dynasty 4V Super Magnum (in G of course). I asked if he’d like to trade, and he laughed and said sure but I’d (meaning little BAC me) get in trouble. Super nice dude.

[@ThePMcDonald]

I think the keyboard feature (in place of the traditional piccolo feature) should have been given to a soprano bugle ... IMHO, because that's what we did with the Archer-Epler Musketeers ... RIP Bobby Carney ... /s/ USMC (Retired)

[@GuitarClassVideos]

they use G bugles, and a G piccolo bugle does and was used few times by DCI corps. Probably hellishly difficult to play in tune.

[@ThePMcDonald]

@@GuitarClassVideos We didn't use a piccolo soprano bugle w/Archer-Epler ... Bobby Carney played an "everyday" soprano bugle keyed in G on this feature ...

[@larrygorman4110]

I saw them live in Fredericksburg, Va and a trio of soprano bugles triple tongued their way through what has been the piccolo solo. As a former trumpet player, it gave me goosebumps. In perfect unison.

[@user-cc5yt3qo3e]

❤REMEMBER 2 UNFURL U FLAGS & SOAR EM HIGH ON JUNE 14TH EVERY YEAR. IT IS AFTER ALL FLAG DAY❤

[@clc1801]

OMG the percussion arrangement so good

[@danceskatehorse]

Simply the best! Beautiful! Semper Fidelis! 🇺🇸

[@DV-mq5fv]

Wow! Super tremendous!! Thank you very much!!!!

[@aaronlulay]

Absolutely brilliant performance!! I only wish I were there to hear it in person

[@voiceofreason9238]

Magnificent performance! Played as only the Marine Drum and Bugle Corps can.

[@lcampbell6470]

I knew Bob Heft. He would have loved this!

[@joelleson3313]

Colonel Truman W. Crawford, who led the Yankee Rebels Drum and Bugle Corps of Baltimore, Maryland, to three American Legion National championships, was the commander and director of "The Commandant's Own". His picture hangs in this hall. He was my friend and my bugle instructor. May He Rest In Peace.

[@droyal104]

SALUTE! Beautifully done ✅💯🙏❤️🎉

[@edwardromero1233]

Perfectly performed as ever always. Hurray to the commandant's own. From the Philippines...

[@ComfortsSpecter]

Immaculate Art The Comfort Of Man Know’s No Bounds This Freedom Must Be Shared Wish Somebody Could Be Bothered to Make A Full Definitive Big Band and Lyrics Cover

[@JDK45ACP]

Bravo!

[@CreationsVibration]

God I love my country 🇺🇲

[@tomwiseman4737]

USA!

[@texasretired9124]

As a former Army bandsman, I have always believed this group should be considered a Special band. Same musical greats but pay is different! These Marines are E-2 and up! Special bands ie President’s Own United States Marine Band, US Army Band, US Navy Band, etc start at E-6! Difference is education! But, these Marines are spectacular performers and their unique talent as Drum and Bugle musicians is a whole different breed of the other bands and should be paid for it! Also, Special bands have commissioned officers! Army bands at military installations have Warrant officers. NOTE: This group is led by commissioned officers!

[@DennisJohnsonDrummer]

In the manner that can only be performed by the Marine D & B Corps. Thank you!

[@MapleSyrupPoet]

🇺🇸

[@ghostbear200123]

SEMPER FI‼️🍻

[@antoniocorrea6468]

Magnífico! Extraordinária execução! Salve, salve, John Philip Sousa, o maior e o melhor em todos os tempos!!!

[@robertshrewsbury4241]

A very nice version, well done. Thank you. The Mellophones are an interesting voice improvement, surprise.

[@sousafan100]

nice alternate version of our national march...

[@gunsaway1]

Those Marines are strac and damn good!

[@jamienat.1943]

Fantastic!

[@dereklull8212]

Happy flag day

[@Moe-RJ100]

Poor Bob Heft, he got a B- for his flag design.

[@douggauss5710]

Where can I see it without the text screens?

[@NellieGCabo]

This is Brilliant.

[@elmardiaz7859]

1:10 that percussion is insane

[@scottbarkley2686]

WOW that was very nice. i broke my foot! John is coming over saturday to see my new house. hope you and yours are well! oxoxoxoox Beth

[@twiiii1]

very well done.

[@khloewilliams7487]

I already made a flag day special

[@derewreck]

Best Flag Day ever 🇺🇸

[@ericpalacios920]

Are they using G bugles?

[@voiceofreason9238]

Yes. Two valve bugles in the key of G, custom made by Kanstul.

[@davidwarner3326]

@@voiceofreason9238, look closer...

[@Marinedrumcorps]

@@voiceofreason9238 Actually, we have upgraded to 3 valve G bugles manufactured by System Blue!

[@taiboonee843]

Hi Sir, they can I find it this musical sheet instead a original version. Like very much on this version.

[@patriciagarcia8194]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💥💥💥💥

[@arwinnabua-pj6ly]

Acp 128 top up by big tance heavy haaawoohhh

[@Flyguyskyhi]

Tried to post this on Fakebook and it said that this beautiful performance could not be shared because it offended other people.

[@eboone]

1:09 How do they sound exactly like virtual drumline

[@obsoletejseason1211]

USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA 🇺🇸💙❤️🤍🦅🗽

[@LeotheTiger1234]

Happy Flag Day (today), everybody! 🇺🇸 Wonder why it's not a federally-recognized holiday? (Or is it?)

[@Accu53Mation]

Nope. Conservatives, have failed trying. It's observance is recognized every June 14th by the President(of the USA), and of course...Veterans of the Armed Forces of America, and proud patriots of Freedom.

[@LeotheTiger1234]

@@Accu53Mation So people have attempted to do so. At least they're trying.

[@LeotheTiger1234]

@@Accu53Mation It should be federally recognized, I say.

[@robertcruz6974]

and on the 8th day God made the Marines.

[@user-rq7sr5qx8t]

해병대 군악대 인가요 성조기여 영원하라 행진곡 잘 감상 했습니다

[@billveitch2100]

I know it’s a drum and bugle corps, but eliminating the piccolos by using marimbas is the perfect way to maintain a tuned ensemble.

[@samueldougoud3289]

More Guggen-like than military-like.

[@oblegobble6496]

Are there no trombones in drum corps?

[@larrygorman4110]

No.

[@lisacrawford9159]

Definitely NOT

[@ComfortsSpecter]

Disgusting YT Kids Channel Beautiful Music

[@danceskatehorse]

Beautiful! Simply the best! Semper Fidelis! 🇺🇸