Allen Dodworth wrote an arrangement in 1853 that was the most popular one in use during the Civil War. His band accompanied the 71st New York Infantry early in the war and participated in a concert given by the regiment for President Lincoln at the Navy Yards on March 9, 1861. TheStar-Spangled Banner was the finale of the program. Dodworth's arrangement appeared in his book, The School of the Brass Band.
(recorded 1974 - "Music for the President" - bandmaster: Nicholas Contorno)
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