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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 2006
Page
26
The article marks Memorial Day on May 29 to honor fallen service members. It mentions parades and patriotic band concerts as common observances and notes the long history of military music from ancient drummers to 1700s fife usage.
The U S Marine Band, formed 1798 by Congress, grew from 32 to 160 members and performs for the president in concerts and ceremonies. Its most famed conductor was John Philip Sousa who wrote many marches for the band and it has played at every inauguration since Jefferson's.
Drum majors direct ceremonial movements of the U S Marine Band in formation. They wear tall furry bearskin hats and carry a staff topped with the Capitol dome, plus a sash bearing the band's crest. Musicians use brass lips vibration and bass drums provide the steady beat.
Memorial Day honors fallen service members and marks the last Monday in May. This year many remember those who served in Iraq and Afghanistan with about 2370 U.S. fatalities in Iraq and 280 in Afghanistan.
John Philip Sousa known as the March King directed the U S Marine Band and wrote enduring tunes such as The Stars and Stripes Forever and The Washington Post March. He began as an apprentice at 13 with his musician father then led the band in 1880, shaping a premier marching ensemble.
A simple baked tomato dish uses beaten eggs bread crumbs paprika cheddar cheese and butter. Tomato slices are breaded buttered salt and pepper then baked at 350 degrees for 15 minutes and 5 more minutes after topping with paprika and cheese for four servings.
Ruff Ruffman guides six contestants Julia Khalil Anna Brian Noah and Taylor through science based adventures. Each episode sends one or two kids on unscripted journeys to test determination and problem solving while Ruff adds surprises and awards points to declare a winner and a grand prize at season end.
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