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- Why was The Washington Post march written?
- What style is The Washington Post march?
- What is the time signature of the Washington Post march?
- What instruments are in the Washington Post march?
Why was The Washington Post march written?
The march was created in 1889 to celebrate the first awards presented by the Washington Post Amateur Authors Association. This was a club created by The Post to encourage District schoolchildren to write — and perhaps their parents to buy newspapers.
What style is The Washington Post march?
This recognizable march is written in standard form: IAABBCCDCDC. Written in compound duple meter, it is suited as an accompaniment to the two-step, a new dance introduced at that time. The opening strain of the march is famous and familiar to many.
What is the time signature of the Washington Post march?
The Artist:
| Composed: | unknown |
|---|---|
| Info: | |
| Score Key: | G major (Sounding Pitch) ( View more G major Music for Piano |
| Time Signature: | 6/8 ( View more 6/8 Music) |
| Tempo Marking: | Quick Two in a Bar . = c. 110 |
What instruments are in the Washington Post march?
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| Instrumentation | Number of Parts | Pages Per Part |
|---|---|---|
| FLUTE | 8 | 2 |
| OBOE | 2 | 2 |
| BASSOON | 2 | 1 |
| BB CLARINET 1 | 4 | 2 |
