Patriotic Music Essay

Patriotic music has been and always will be a foundation for America’s spirit and pride. Since the day America declared independence, Americans have relied on this music to inspire and pay tribute to those who fought and served for our country. The land of the free and the home of the brave has been celebrated for years with awe-inspiring music that touches the hearts of all who are fortunate enough to be a part of this land.

Majority of patriotic music was written due to the conflicts and wars going on at the time. Almost all patriotic songs such as “Battle Hymn of the Republic” were used to rally the Union or to provoke feelings of valor and courage in the face of war and hardships. Filled with the promise of victory and God’s grace, this music inspired the soldiers and the citizens to meet their goals and fight for what they believe in. It remains
These men and women are not just of the past; there are so many eager and willing citizens even today that feel such patriotism they feel inclined to serve. Both my father and my brother were one of those people. After my dad serving in the Navy for 20 years, I’d become used to the military routine; the long expanses of time without him, the struggle for my mom to raise 3 children with her husband overseas and another portion that stuck out like a sore thumb - the music. I’d become so familiar with this music that it seemed void when I attended any event that didn’t begin with some sort of patriotic song. By far, the piece that made the biggest impression on me was “Stars and Stripes Forever” by John Sousa. I remember being held by my mother as my dad’s ship came in. On the naval base, there was a marching band playing that piece and it’s one of the most defining pieces in both my life and my view of American