Presidential Polonaise
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Full orchestra - Grade 4
SKU: LG.50205002
Composed by John Philip Sousa. Arranged by Loras John Schissel. Full Orchestra series. Score only. Duration 3 minutes, 49 seconds. Published by LudwigMasters Publications (LG.50205002).Written at the request of President Chester A. Arthur, this stately and dignified composition was intended to replace Hail to the Chief, but the public would never let go of the tradition. Published for the first time for full orchestra, using Sousa's original manuscripts, this is a living piece of American musical history.