This trio for beginning players lets every single player have their moment in the spotlight by sharing the solo melody in the first verse.  The piano feature in verse 2 provides a brief break for young players, and the unexpected harmonies in verse three provide just the right amount of momentum to drive to the end for this simple, yet pleasing ensemble piece for players just starting their musical journey!  The piano accompaniment provides a reliable pitch center and gives harmonic/rhythmic interest to this well-loved patriotic tune. The key signature, range and rhythms are beginner-friendly, while briefly featuring every player using evenly-leveled parts. The accompaniment also gives the beginning player who is still developing endurance periodic rests.  Audio file provided features a trumpet trio playing this same arrangement.