John Philip Sousa
The Caisson Song
John Philip Sousa
The Caisson Song
- Instrumentation Trombone Trio
- Composer John Philip Sousa
- Editor Al Hager
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Difficulty Level
- Edition Sheet Music
- Publisher Kendor Music
- Order no. KEN17574
Description:
First written in 1908 by three soldiers stationed at Fort Stotsenburg in the Philippines, this song quickly became popular in field artillery units. It was then transformed into a march by John Philip Sousa in 1917 and renamed The Field Artillery Song, eventually becoming the official song of the United States Army. Range, rhythms, tempo, keys and the familiar melody will all be comfortable territory for grade 2+ groups. Duration 1:20.