Composer

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John Philip Sousa

Genre

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Band

Style

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March

Compose Date

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1917

Average_duration

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3:30

"The White Rose" is a band music composed by John Philip Sousa, one of the most famous American composers and conductors of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The piece was composed in 1917, during World War I, and premiered on May 2 of the same year at the Hippodrome Theatre in New York City. "The White Rose" is a march in six movements, each with its own distinct character and tempo. The first movement, marked "Moderato," features a stately melody played by the brass section, accompanied by a lively rhythm in the percussion. The second movement, "Allegro," is faster and more energetic, with a playful melody that is passed between the different sections of the band. The third movement, "Andante," is slower and more contemplative, with a beautiful melody played by the woodwinds. The fourth movement, "Allegro Vivace," is the fastest and most exciting of the six, with a driving rhythm and a soaring melody played by the trumpets. The fifth movement, "Andante Con Moto," is a return to the slower, more contemplative mood of the third movement, with a haunting melody played by the clarinets. The final movement, "Allegro," brings the piece to a rousing conclusion, with a triumphant melody played by the entire band. Overall, "The White Rose" is a classic example of Sousa's signature style, with its lively rhythms, soaring melodies, and expert use of the different sections of the band. It is a fitting tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers who fought in World War I, and remains a beloved piece of American band music to this day.

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