Flexible Patriotic Banner – The Star-Spangled Banner

 The Star Spangled Banner

John Stafford Smith – arranged by Ronald Judd

Grade 2

This arrangement can be played by virtually any combination of instruments. It is based on a four-part hymn from the US Armed Forces Hymnal. Each voice in the hymn (soprano, alto, tenor, bass) is written for instruments in that voice range. The arrangement is plain and simple, but recognizable. It was used primarily in a very small school in Spain and written so the audience could sing along, and the piano or organist could also play along in the same key.