The graduation march music used virtually at all America's school and colleges was composed by?
Edward Elgar's, 'Pomp and Circumstance'.
The title comes from a line in Shakespeare's Othello ("Pride, pomp and circumstance of glorious war") - in 1901.
But it was not originally intended for graduations. Elgar's March was used for the coronation of King Edward VII.
Since 1905, it has been used at virtually all high school and university graduations
in America.
The first time "Pomp and Circumstance" was played at a graduation ceremony, Elgar received a Honorary Doctor of Music from Yale University, June 28, 1905.
www.elgar.org
More Info:
en.wikipedia.com
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16 Comments
Christina Andring
Absolutely amazing music.Always brings tears to my eyes.
✨KRISTA✨
Christina Andring, Mine too!🤗💕
Barbara Ell
"Land of Hope and Glory, Mother of the free...."
Marvin Watkins
And i thought it was "I can't get no satisfaction " by the Rolling Stones!
Gold Toy Box
WAG'ed it …… wrong
Louis C. Manuel
Pomp and Circumstances, I can still feel the goosebumps. Edward Elgar ,one of my favorites
ninakamwene
Lucky guess
Dave Bentrum
Guessed wrong
Leanna Greenbush
Missed it.
Marlen Brown
I hit Beethoven too soon. Remembered Elgar as the answer came up. Only had to play it a few 100 times in H.S. band.
Marcella Kosse
It’s been 50 years; I couldn’t even remember what it was called. Actually, only 27 years since my daughter graduated.
Alex Carpenter
Many Brits want it to be their National Anthem
Carol Focht Cheney
Also known as Land Of Hope And Glory.
Donna R. O'Brien Moran
Got it.
George Oliver Prince
Good info
Joseph A. Robitaille
great question, music and answer.