The Stars and Stripes Forever [Saxophone Orchestra]
| Minimum Set | The most basic configuration, for those who want to keep costs down (Contents: Part Scores) |
| Standard Set | Complete with full scores. Suitable for all practice scenarios (Contents: 1 Full Score, Part Scores) |
| Premium Set | All performers own a full score. The ideal for maximizing musical understanding (Contents: Full Scores for all performers, Part Scores) |
For the number of part scores included, please refer to the "Instrumentation Chart" below.
"The Stars and Stripes Forever" by John Philip Sousa is widely known as a representative work by the "March King" Sousa, and is a beloved standard repertoire for celebrations and concerts.
This arrangement reconfigures this masterpiece for saxophone orchestra, preserving the original's brilliant march charm while adding a new dimension with the soft, rich sound unique to the saxophone.
The instrumentation is primarily for saxophone orchestra, with a flexible design that allows it to be performed by a saxophone octet or dodecet, accommodating various performance styles. It is an arrangement truly fitting for a spectacular finale.
| Title (Japanese) | 星条旗よ永遠なれ |
| Title (English) | The Stars and Stripes Forever |
| Instrumentation | Saxophone Orchestra (Saxophone Octet, Saxophone Dodecet) |
| Work Code | YMDL-0015 |
| Composer | John Philip Sousa |
| Arranger | Yuto Yamada |
| Engraver | Yuto Yamada |
| Performance Time | 4:00 |
| Arrangement Year | 2025 |
| Performance Video | YouTube (Performance: YMD Music Academy Saxophone Orchestra) |
| Digital (PDF) Score | Coming Soon |
| Instrument Name | Minimum Set |
Standard Set |
Premium Set |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Score | 0 | 1 | - |
| *Sopranino Saxophone in E-flat | 0 | 1 | - |
| 1st Soprano Saxophone in B-flat | 1 | 2 | - |
| 2nd Soprano Saxophone in B-flat | 1 | 2 | - |
| *3rd Soprano Saxophone in B-flat(Optional) | 1 | 2 | - |
| 1st Alto Saxophone in E-flat | 1 | 2 | - |
| 2nd Alto Saxophone in E-flat | 1 | 2 | - |
| *3rd Alto Saxophone in E-flat(Optional) | 1 | 2 | - |
| 1st Tenor Saxophone in B-flat | 1 | 2 | - |
| 2nd Tenor Saxophone in B-flat | 1 | 2 | - |
| *3rd Tenor Saxophone in B-flat(Optional) | 1 | 2 | - |
| 1st Baritone Saxophone in E-flat | 1 | 2 | - |
| 2nd Baritone Saxophone in E-flat | 1 | 2 | - |
| *3rd Baritone Saxophone in E-flat(Optional) | 1 | 2 | - |
| *Bass Saxophone in B-flat | 0 | 1 | - |
| *Contrabass Saxophone in E-flat | 0 | 1 | - |
| Snare Drum | 0 | 1 | - |
| Bass Drum | 0 | 1 | - |
| Crash Cymbals | 0 | 1 | - |
| Glockenspiel | 0 | 1 | - |
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・This music is intended for multiple people to play each part. If the number of part scores is insufficient for the number of performers, please consider purchasing additional packages or additional part scores (for songs available for individual sale), as needed. It is also possible to perform with a minimum ensemble of one person per part (excluding optional parts).
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