Someone please explain why a British patriotic song is used at US graduation ceremonies? Epically seeing as it was composed for the coronation of a British King.
@woodyzx It is also the tune for March No. 1 from Elgar's "Pomp and Circumstance," which was played--with the composer conducting--at Yale University's commencement in 1904.
That was awesome! I got to admit, 'Land of Hope and Glory' is also a perfect graduation march for high school, college and university graduation ceremonies in the United States and Canada as well as elementary and middle school promotion ceremonies throughout the United States. Thanks for the upload!
@dondonp12004 Thanks for your post - I'm glad you enjoyed it.
The version I posted is in fact a rendition of the original rousing ode composed by Elgar for Edward VII's coronation in 1902. If you have the time to play it again, listen out for the revealing lyrics: Stars [diamonds] of solemn brightness Weave thy diadem [crown].
The piece later closes with these words: Hearts in hope uplifted, Loyal lips that sing; Strong in faith and freedom, We have crowned our King!
@neil1uk1 Yes, I heard those lyrics pretty well. I know that graduation ceremonies in the United Kingdom open with a different tune rather than 'Land of Hope and Glory', which is played at the beginning of high school, college and univeristy graduation ceremonies in the United States and Canada as well as elementary and middle school promotion ceremonies in the United States.
Wonderfull !
GABEUDEU 10 months ago
Someone please explain why a British patriotic song is used at US graduation ceremonies? Epically seeing as it was composed for the coronation of a British King.
woodyzx 1 year ago
@woodyzx It is also the tune for March No. 1 from Elgar's "Pomp and Circumstance," which was played--with the composer conducting--at Yale University's commencement in 1904.
pablononescobar 7 months ago
Poor Trombones....
ZacPB189 1 year ago
That was awesome! I got to admit, 'Land of Hope and Glory' is also a perfect graduation march for high school, college and university graduation ceremonies in the United States and Canada as well as elementary and middle school promotion ceremonies throughout the United States. Thanks for the upload!
dondonp12004 1 year ago
@dondonp12004 Thanks for your post - I'm glad you enjoyed it.
The version I posted is in fact a rendition of the original rousing ode composed by Elgar for Edward VII's coronation in 1902. If you have the time to play it again, listen out for the revealing lyrics: Stars [diamonds] of solemn brightness Weave thy diadem [crown].
The piece later closes with these words: Hearts in hope uplifted, Loyal lips that sing; Strong in faith and freedom, We have crowned our King!
neil1uk1 1 year ago
@neil1uk1 Yes, I heard those lyrics pretty well. I know that graduation ceremonies in the United Kingdom open with a different tune rather than 'Land of Hope and Glory', which is played at the beginning of high school, college and univeristy graduation ceremonies in the United States and Canada as well as elementary and middle school promotion ceremonies in the United States.
dondonp12004 1 year ago
omg this is so breathtaking....
great
land of hope and glory........
hellostockport 3 years ago 7