This week marks the 200th anniversary of the United States National Anthem. The occasion will be marked by a large number of celebrations, from small town-square affairs to exhibits and events at the Smithsonian Institution. Perhaps the biggest splash commemorating the bicentennial of the Star Spangled Banner will take place in Maryland, home of Fort McHenry, where the week-long Star-Spangled 200 festival will celebrate the anniversary with over five dozen events, including concerts, tall ships, air shows, fireworks, and more. Closer to home, you can participate, too. The foundation Star Spangled Music offers may ways for you to mark the occasion in your own classroom or rehearsal space.
For those of us trapped at our desks during this celebration, we can enjoy this performance of the original version of our National Anthem.
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