{"product_id":"smith-star-spangled-banner-oliver-digital-pdf-download-arr-marc-oliver","title":"Smith - The Star-Spangled Banner , arr. Marc Oliver for Concert Band","description":"\u003ch2\u003e🎵 Listen Before You Buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003caudio controls style=\"width:100%;margin-bottom:1em;\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/6750\/1677\/files\/636266665792.mp3?v=1777674604\" type=\"audio\/mpeg\"\u003eYour browser does not support the audio element.\u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/audio\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Star-Spangled Banner\u003c\/em\u003e — the national anthem of the United States — needs no introduction. This edition presents the anthem in a distinguished arrangement by \u003cstrong\u003eMarc Oliver\u003c\/strong\u003e, engraved to professional performance standards and ready for immediate use in any concert or ceremonial setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Arrangement\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArranged by \u003cstrong\u003eMarc Oliver\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngraved to professional performance standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean, readable notation optimized for print and on-screen use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for concerts, ceremonies, patriotic programs, and any occasion requiring the national anthem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstant digital download — PDF delivered immediately after purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-resolution print-ready file\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnlimited personal printing rights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Music\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe melody of \u003cem\u003eThe Star-Spangled Banner\u003c\/em\u003e derives from \u003cem\u003eTo Anacreon in Heaven\u003c\/em\u003e, a popular British club song composed by John Stafford Smith (1750–1836). Francis Scott Key wrote the words in 1814 after witnessing the bombardment of Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. The song was officially adopted as the U.S. national anthem by Congress in 1931.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Arranger\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/6750\/1677\/files\/oliver.jpg?v=1777672456\" alt=\"Marc Oliver\" style=\"max-width:180px;margin:0.75em 1.25em 0.75em 0;float:left;\"\u003eMarc Oliver (1952–2017) was the primary arranger and engraver behind Ayotte Custom Musical Engravings during its founding, bringing decades of expertise in brass, band, and ensemble writing to every score. His arrangements are known for their idiomatic clarity, professional engraving quality, and deep respect for the performance traditions of the American concert band.\u003cdiv style=\"clear:both;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a digital product. No physical materials will be shipped. For personal and educational use only — not for resale or redistribution.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ayotte Custom Musical Engravings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45150895833197,"sku":"636266665792","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/6750\/1677\/files\/636266665792.jpg?v=1777498919","url":"https:\/\/www.ayottemusic.com\/products\/smith-star-spangled-banner-oliver-digital-pdf-download-arr-marc-oliver","provider":"Ayotte Custom Musical Engravings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}