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THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER

Composer: John Stafford Smith

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Tune Information

Title: THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER
Composer: John Stafford Smith (c. 1775)
Meter: Irregular
Incipit: 53135 13213 45553
Key: A♭ Major
Copyright: Public Domain
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Timeline

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Arrangements

Harmonizations, Introductions, Descants, Intonations

  • 19 Introductions and Reharmonizations for Organ
    Composer/Editor Clay Christiansen
    Published By: MorningStar Music Publishers, Inc. (2022) pp. 43
  • The Last Verse for Thanksgiving and Patriotic Celebrations: Sixteen Free Hymn Accompaniments for Organ
    Composer/Editor Janet Linker
    Published By: Beckenhorst Press, Inc. (2004) pp. 26

Harmonizations, Introductions, Descants, Intonations: Piano and Organ Duet

  • PedalPoint Volume 6 Number 3 April May June 1987: Church Music and Study Helps for Pianists and Organists
    Composer/Editors Sharron Lyon; Todd Billingsley
    Published By: The Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention (1987) pp. 7

Harmonizations, Introductions, Descants, Intonations: Trumpet Descant

  • The Trumpet of the Lord: A Collection of Trumpet Descants for 100 Well-Known Hymns`
    Composer/Editor H. Matthew Ward
    Published By: Park Bench Publishing (2008) pp. 20

Organ Solo

  • The Sacred Organ Journal Volume 54 Number 6 July August 2020: A Bi-Monthly Anthology for Church Organists
    Composer/Editors Carson P. Cooman; A. F. Schultz
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2020) pp. 17
  • Easy Organ Library Volume 63
    Composer/Editor Gregory Hamilton
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2018) pp. 80
  • PedalPoint Volume 38 Number 4 July August September 2018: The Magazine for Church Pianist and Organists
    Composer/Editor Jeff Bennett
    Published By: LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention (2018) pp. 20
  • Sweet Land of Liberty: Patriotic Music for Organ
    Composer/Editor Kevin Wallacae
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2018) pp. 26, 30, 51
  • The Organist's Companion Volume 40 Number 5 July August 2018 General, Weddings, Patriotic, Communion: A Bi-monthly Journal of Quality Organ Music for the Practical Church Musician
    Composer/Editor Wayne Leupold
    Published By: Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc. (2018) pp. 22
  • The Complete Organist Volume 2: Accessible Service Music for the Church Year
    Composer/Editors Carson P. Cooman; Gregory Hamilton
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2017) pp. 123
  • Go Out with Joy! Volume 2: Short Postludes for All Seasons
    Composer/Editor Mary McDonald
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2016) pp. 19
  • The Organ Portfolio Volume 79 Number 6 July August 2016: The Service Music Anthology for the Church Organist
    Composer/Editors Carson P. Cooman; Mary McDonald
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2016) pp. 31
  • The Organist's Library Volume 61
    Composer/Editor Mary McDonald
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2016) pp. 99
  • The Organist's Companion Volume 37 Number 5 July 2015 General, Weddings, Patriotic, Communion: A Bi-monthly Journal of Quality Organ Music for the Practical Church Musician
    Composer/Editors Wayne Leupold; Martha H. Sobaje
    Published By: Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc. (2015) pp. 10
  • 11 Compositions for Organ Set IX
    Composer/Editor Charles W. Ore
    Published By: Concordia Publishing House (2012) pp. 26
  • America the Beautiful: Five Patriotic Pieces for Organ
    Composer/Editors Dale Tucker; Dudley Buck
    Published By: MorningStar Music Publishers, Inc. (2009) pp. 24, 26, 28, 30, 33, 35, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54
  • Let Freedom Ring!: Patriotic Music for Organ
    Composer/Editor Carol M. Johnson
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2002) pp. 32
  • Laudate! Volume 4: Organ Music Based on the 100 Most Popular Hymns in Worship III and Gather
    Composer/Editors James W. Kosnik; Charles Callahan
    Published By: Concordia Publishing House (1997) pp. 50, 53
  • Pipes and Praise: Familiar Hymns Arranged for Organ
    Composer/Editor Rick Parks
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1996) pp. 42
  • At the Organ with Virgil Fox
    Composer/Editors Virgil Fox; Traditional
    Published By: H. W. Gray Publications (1994) pp. 132
  • The Organist's Companion Volume 3 Number 5 August 1981 General, Weddings: A Bi-monthly Journal of Quality Organ Music for the Practical Church Musician
    Composer/Editors Wayne Leupold; Wilbur C. Held
    Published By: McAfee Music Corporation (1981) pp. 12
  • A Collection of 19th Century American Organ Music
    Composer/Editors Janice Beck; D. Darrell Woomer; Dudley Buck
    Published By: Cleveland Chapter, AGO (1975) pp. 4
  • Hymn Preludes for the Liturgical Year Volume XXIV City and Nation The World Doxology: For Organ in 24 Volumes Opus 100
    Composer/Editor Flor Peeters
    Published By: C. F. Peters Corporation (1969) pp. 22
  • Organ Music for Ceremonial Occasions: For Commencements, Baccalaureates, dedications, installations, and assemblies
    Composer/Editor Fred Bock
    Published By: Shawnee Press, Inc. (1963) pp. 3
  • One Hundred and One Hymns for Every Day: Hymns You'll Love to Sing and Play
    Composer/Editor Chester Nordman
    Published By: Hansen Publications, Inc. (1962) pp. 85

Piano Solo

  • PedalPoint Volume 37 Number 4 July August September 2017: For Pianists and Organists
    Composer/Editors Randy Smith; Richard Kingsmore
    Published By: LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention (2017) pp. 20
  • Sunday Morning Holiday Companion: 33 Timeless Selections for Worship Throughout the year
    Composer/Editor Victor Labenske
    Published By: Alfred Music Publishing Company, Inc. (2009) pp. 90
  • Sacred Hymn Arrangements for Piano Volume 1
    Composer/Editor Kevin G. Pace
    Published By: Pace Music Services.com (2005) pp. 23
  • Composer/Editor John Carter
    Published By: Hope Publishing Company (2004) pp. 8
  • The Spirit of America: 5 Patriotic Songs of Faith, Hope and Courage
    Composer/Editor Sharon Aaronson
    Published By: Alfred Music Publishing Company, Inc. (2002) pp. 2
  • Early Classics for Solo Piano
    Composer/Editor Anthony Burger
    Published By: Anthony Burger Productions (2001) pp. 99
  • Creative Keyboard's Complete Church Pianist: Hymn Arrangements for Every Occasion
    Composer/Editor Gail Smith
    Published By: Creative Keyboard Publications (2000) pp. 192
  • Higher Ground: Songs that Life the Spirit
    Composer/Editor Victor Labenske
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (2000) pp. 71
  • Big Blue Book of Intermediate Piano Solos
    Composer/Editor Carol McMillen Tornquist
    Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (1999) pp. 102
  • Hymn Duets: With a Patriotic Medley for Solo Piano
    Composer/Editor Sid Richardson
    Published By: Belwin-Mills Publishing Corporation (1999) pp. 54
  • My Lord Is Near Me All the Time: Easy Piano Arrangements
    Composer/Editor Gayden Sikes
    Published By: Genevox Music Group (1992) pp. 32
  • The Best of Mark Hayes
    Composer/Editor Mark Hayes
    Published By: Shawnee Press, Inc. (1987) pp. 4
  • Piano Transcriptions Books 1 and 2 Combined: Familiar Hymns and Sacred Songs
    Composer/Editor Wilda Jackson Auld
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1957) pp. 102

Piano Solo: Optional Trumpet

  • Let Freedom Ring: Songs of God and Country for Solo Piano with Optional Instrumental Duet Parts
    Composer/Editor Jim Hammerly
    Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (2002) pp. 8

Piano and Organ Duet

  • Let Freedom Ring: Patriotic Music for Organ and Piano
    Composer/Editor Lani Smith
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2006) pp. 35

Instruments: Organ and Trumpet

  • An American Tribute: A Suite of Patriotic Songs
    Composer/Editor Robert J. Powell
    Published By: MorningStar Music Publishers, Inc. (2006) pp. 8
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Instances

Instances (1 - 33 of 33)

[Shaʻare shirah] = Gates of Song #161

[Shaʻare shirah] = Gates of Song #161
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African American Heritage Hymnal #606

African American Heritage Hymnal #606
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African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #570

African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #570

Ambassador Hymnal #629

Ambassador Hymnal #629
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Baptist Hymnal 1991 #635

Baptist Hymnal 1991 #635
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Baptist Hymnal 2008 #644

Baptist Hymnal 2008 #644
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Celebrating Grace Hymnal #699

Celebrating Grace Hymnal #699

Christian Classics Ethereal Hymnary #512

Christian Classics Ethereal Hymnary #512
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Gather Comprehensive #891

Gather Comprehensive #891
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Gather Comprehensive, Second Edition #873

Gather Comprehensive, Second Edition #873
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Hymns for a Pilgrim People #305

Hymns for a Pilgrim People #305
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Hymns of Faith #549

Hymns of Faith #549
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Hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints #340

Hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints #340
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Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #789

Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #789
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One in Faith #953

One in Faith #953
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Rejoice Hymns #696

Rejoice Hymns #696
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Sing Joyfully #601

Sing Joyfully #601
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Small Church Music #1000

Small Church Music #1000
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Soul-stirring Songs and Hymns (Rev. ed.) #436

Soul-stirring Songs and Hymns (Rev. ed.) #436
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The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal #546

The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal #546
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The Celebration Hymnal #802

The Celebration Hymnal #802

The Christian Life Hymnal #605

The Christian Life Hymnal #605
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The Cyber Hymnal #10823

The Cyber Hymnal #10823
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The Hymnal 1982 #720

The Hymnal 1982 #720
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The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration #576

The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration #576
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The New National Baptist Hymnal (21st Century Edition) #458

The New National Baptist Hymnal (21st Century Edition) #458
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The Worshiping Church #423

The Worshiping Church #423
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Total Praise #606

Total Praise #606

Welsh and English Hymns and Anthems #VIII

Welsh and English Hymns and Anthems #VIII

Welsh and English Hymns and Anthems (Reformatted) #IX

Welsh and English Hymns and Anthems (Reformatted) #IX
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Worship (3rd ed.) #761

Worship (3rd ed.) #761

Worship His Majesty #607

Worship His Majesty #607
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Yes, Lord! #500

Yes, Lord! #500
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