"The Official West Point March," Lt. Philip Egner | West Point Band Bicentennial

The West Point Band performs "The Official West Point March" by Lt. Philip Egner.
West Point Band Bicentennial Gala, David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center, New York City, October 29, 2017
From the pen of 1st Lt. Philip Egner comes this musical homage to West Point. Musical quotes abound throughout the work including the West Point Alma Mater, "On Brave Old Army Team," and reveille. The Hellcats perform here along with the Concert Band on the stage of David Geffen Hall in New York City as a part of the band's Bicentennial Gala on October 29, 2017. Listen closely and see how many different tunes you can identify!
Lt. Col. Tod Addison, conductor
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[@johnmarlin7269]

Thank you for this. Old Grad here -- when I hear it I cry a bit. I did this time too. Well done.

[@davidchadwick7196]

Absolutely my favorite march as a Cadet, and now as an old grad. Grads call this song "The Thumper".

[@robertmgoodman5138]

Very few people know that there are actually lyrics to the Trio section of "The Official West Point March." Lt. Philip Egner wrote the "West Point Song" a few years prior to his famous march and the Trio of it cleverly incorporates both its melody and the following lyrics: West Point Song West Point, at thy call, Thy sons arise in honor to thee. May thy light shine ever bright, Guide thy sons aright, In far-off lands or distant seas. Thy name first above all, Thru all the years thy motto we will bear; We, thy sons, as we fight, May we strike for the right, Alma Mater, ever for thee.

[@lawrencebittke8478]

I remember watching the West Point TV series as a toddler with my Dad. The theme music, Official West Point March, has stayed in my head all these years.

[@carolkeppel7923]

I remember it too. We watched it all the time

[@bettymills8405]

1/30/22. 3:27pm

[@danstrauss4171]

That march has also stayed with me since that program was on in the late 50s

[@lawrencebittke8478]

I remember watching the TV series WEST POINT as a toddler with my DAD. The theme music West Point March has stayed in my head ever since.

[@manondumouchel5298]

Beautiful, The Official West Point March, love it,

[@sooo923]

Drums are PERFECT!

[@domepiece11]

They are beautiful.

[@jft-n4s]

I love the west point march. Good melody.

[@THERTOGAL]

I remember watching them as a child. My dad was Curator from 54-dec 58 when HST called from Independence Mo asking Dad to move his family to “Misery” He was Truman’s only Curator. Dad’s office was there right by HST’s. We loved visiting with him and Mrs T at their home. But truly my fondest memories are The Marching Bands!

[@carlbehr4909]

The Hellcats are a far and away the best part of this performance.

[@thomasocheltree4170]

The best March ever!

[@gabrielegrosso2090]

Just to feel it I shiver😍🇺🇸🔥

[@gracehuichinlin]

Touchingly spiritual ❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@fredpickett6219]

Very Good.

[@dougdell]

Superb!

[@Donotoucher]

Wow!

[@vitaliyvyntu4566]

Bravo

[@billharrison5838]

Imagine playing that on the March

[@hollywoodundead72]

Like a Swiss watch, OR ELSE ahahah 😆 👏👏👏

[@BCSchmerker]

*OFFICIAL WEST POINT MARCH / U. S. ARMY HELLCATS* (Philip Egner CPT. U.S.) Melrose Bros. Music Co. Inc.

[@stuff8195]

Chief is playing trumpet

[@Daniel-ey4yr]

Only march comparable to this is Souza's Manhattan Beach march

[@jkdm7653]

Superb job done well by an outstanding band! Is the conductor(Lt. Egner) a "Mustang"? He looks rather elderly to be a lieutenant. Great job nevertheless.

[@williamturner1517]

It Egner wrote the music. Nothing to do with the conductor.

[@jkdm7653]

@@williamturner1517 Oops! Right you are...thanks for the correction.

[@davidwarner3326]

He's also wearing lieutenant colonel insignia...

[@vonmazur1]

"I'm Mr Gung Ho I get a dress off wherever I go...I shine my B Plate, Quill on my Room mate......I go to chapel twice on Sundays, I believe in the Haze, every night I recite the Days, and I'll go Infantry just to say follow me, won't you call me Mr Gung Ho..."

[@johnv6679]

Johnny Gung Ho...

[@vonmazur1]

@@johnv6679 Mister Gung Ho in 1968...no big deal things change over time..

[@johnv6679]

@@vonmazur1 Ah. Okay. It was "Johnny" in the early 70's. Same, same...

[@johnv6679]

@@vonmazur1 BTW, no doubt things change. Like Weber grills on the stoops.

[@sterlingpacker9289]

I wish I remembered all the words from the 1990s version. The last line was "And my TAC thinks I'm strac 'cuz my girlfriend's a smack, and my favorite color is gray."