Parade of the Wooden Soldiers

I like a man who knows how to handle his gun.  The U. S. Army Drill Team demonstrates.

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Sunday Drive: Les Huguenots

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The Queen's Official Birthday was observed in London yesterday with the brilliant pageantry of Trooping the Colour, which this year also marks Her Majesty's 65 years on the Throne - and long may she reign. The march from Meyerbeer's opera Les Huguenots is said to be a particular favorite of the Queen's; here is a clip of it from the 2014 ceremony - watch to see Her Majesty tapping her foot in time with the music:



And for those who may wish to watch, here is the BBC telecast of yesterday's events, including the RAF fly-past after the Royal Family appeared on the balcony at Buckingham Palace:




The Queen also issued this statement yesterday regarding the recent tragedies that have afflicted the United Kingdom:

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Sunday Drive: Sousa, The Stars and Stripes Forever

My stars, who would have thought this piece could be performed on just two violins? And yet, they do, superbly. Magic.




After the intro, the music begins at the 1:40 mark.

Sunday Drive: The Stars and Stripes Forever

Sousa's quintessential American march, as performed in their magnificent style by the world-famous Dallas men's choir, the Vocal Majority, whom your Head Trucker has been lucky enough to see and hear in concert several times:

The Stars and Stripes Forever

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Happy Fourth!