The Fourth of July (march)

The Fourth of July! (march)- Ron Miller (2013) -- approx. 3 min.

“The Fourth of July!” cannot be mistaken!  This march is every march anyone has ever heard – literally.  The principal melodies in this movement are original, but the countermelodies quote other marches and American songs liberally! Pancake breakfasts, parades, and fireworks!

Orchestration:
2-2-*3-2 - 4-3-3-1 - 3 perc - str.
Percussion includes Orchestra Bells, Crash Cymbal, Snare Drum, and Bass Drum.

This march is the third movement of the short suite "Four Days."  Here is a recording by the Peninsula Youth Orchestra, Mitchell Sardou Klein conducting, from May, 2013.