Composed by John Philip Sousa (1854-1932). Arranged by Keith Brion. Sousa Legacy. Score and set of parts. Composed 2014. Duration 2 minutes, 38 seconds. Published by Willow Blossom Music
At the end of WW I Sousa seized on a happy moment of victory to compose a joyous song of celebration welcoming home the returning troops. His stirring "march song" is now available in a new edition for concert band. It can be also used with band and optional voice(s). Vocal text by Sousa's daughter Helen is included.