Appearing as the grand marshal for the storied Rose Parade (and conductor of the pre-game ceremony) in January 2004, John Williams penned this dramatic and distinctive setting to be premiered under his baton. Featuring fanfare-like extensions, this powerful and unique arrangement of our national anthem is certain to take its place as one of the most “in demand” versions available
Lyrics
Oh say can you see by the dawn’s early light
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight,
O’er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming?
And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
O! say does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?