Composer

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Victor Herbert

Genre

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Band

Style

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March

Compose Date

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1898

Average_duration

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2:35

The "March of the 22nd Regiment" is a band music composed by Victor Herbert, an Irish-American composer, cellist, and conductor. The piece was composed in 1899 and premiered on May 30, 1899, at the Manhattan Beach Music Hall in New York City. The "March of the 22nd Regiment" is a patriotic march that was written to honor the 22nd Regiment of the New York National Guard, which was a unit that had served in the Spanish-American War. The march is written in the traditional march form, with a strong and steady beat that is meant to evoke the military spirit of the regiment. The piece is divided into three movements, with the first movement being the most recognizable and popular. The first movement is marked by a strong and steady beat, with a melody that is both catchy and memorable. The second movement is slower and more contemplative, with a more somber melody that is meant to evoke the sacrifices that the soldiers of the 22nd Regiment made during the war. The third movement returns to the strong and steady beat of the first movement, with a triumphant melody that celebrates the victory of the regiment. The "March of the 22nd Regiment" is characterized by its strong and memorable melody, its traditional march form, and its patriotic spirit. The piece has become a staple of military band music and is often played at patriotic events and ceremonies. Its popularity has endured for over a century, and it remains a beloved piece of American music.

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