The Star-Spangled Banner (SSA)

Designed specifically for SSA voices, this a cappella arrangement by Garrett Breeze is showy and creative, while at the same time remaining accessible to audiences. Equally appropriate for both concert halls and sporting events, it was commissioned by “16th Street Soul” of Warren Central High School in Indianapolis, IN (Brian Long, director). Available in the key of Ab or Bb. Purchase Rehearsal / Part Learning Tracks HERE.

Difficulty: Intermediate

Voicing: SSA

Accompaniment: A cappella

Lyrics:

O say can you see, by the dawn’s early light, What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming, Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight, O’er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming?

And the rocket’s red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there; And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave!