Stars And Stripes is the most popular march ever written, and this is the edition to use! This authentic edition was created from the actual parts used by Sousa himself with his traveling band, and is an official, authorized publication of "John Philip Sousa, Inc.," the family corporation. Including, among other things, the optional vocal and harp parts that Sousa sometimes used, and important notes about performance practices as done by Sousa with his band, this edition is the definitive Stars And Stripes and should be in every band's library! Sensational!