| Columbia's Pride | |
|---|---|
| by John Philip Sousa | |
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| Year | 1914 |
| Genre | March |
| Published | 1914, Philadelphia |
| Publisher | Theodore Presser Co. |
| Audio sample | |
United States Marine Band performing the march | |
"Columbia's Pride" is a patriotic American march composed by John Philip Sousa in 1914, based on his 1890 song, "Nail the Flag to the Mast." [1] "Columbia's Pride" was published in 1914 by Theodore Presser Co. in Philadelphia as a score for piano. [2]
In 1890, Sousa wrote his song “Nail the Flag to the Mast,” using a poem by William Russell Frisbe for the lyrics. [1] In 1914, to compose "Columbia's Pride," Sousa "modified the melody and rhythm, added a change of key, and shortened" his song, in addition to removing the words. [1] The 1914 Theodore Presser Co. score of the march states it was composed 'After the song "Nail the Flag to the Mast."' [3] Sousa composed "Columbia's Pride" for piano, and "apparently never arranged [it] for band or orchestra." [1] However, the United States Marine Band has performed the march arranged for band by Gay Corrie. [4]
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