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Celebrating the anniversary of our national anthem
Sep 14, 2005 12:57 PM
By Tannika King - Faculty
On Sept. 14, 1814, Francis Scott Key wrote the poem that would become “The Star-Spangled Banner” on the back of an envelope. While being held on a British fleet ship outside of Fort McHenry, Key saw by the first light of day that the U.S. flag still flew over the garrison after an evening of bombardment by the British, and was inspired.
On Sept. 14, 2005, schools and communities across the United States joined together to sing “The Star-Spangled Banner” to celebrate the anniversary of the poem’s composition. At Darlington, the Concert Choir led the Upper School community in singing the national anthem.
“This recognition for The National Anthem Project, sponsored by the Music Educators National Conference, raises awareness of the importance of knowing the history, words and melody of our nation’s national anthem,” said Dan Bishop, chairman of the fine arts department.
On Sept. 14, 2005, schools and communities across the United States joined together to sing “The Star-Spangled Banner” to celebrate the anniversary of the poem’s composition. At Darlington, the Concert Choir led the Upper School community in singing the national anthem.
“This recognition for The National Anthem Project, sponsored by the Music Educators National Conference, raises awareness of the importance of knowing the history, words and melody of our nation’s national anthem,” said Dan Bishop, chairman of the fine arts department.
