The band will play Ruffles and Flourishes after Obama takes the Oath

[IndianaGreen]

that's my recollection of what normally happens. That's when we will all get goosebumps.

http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/XJ&sdn=musiced&cdn=education&tm=37&gps=160_1180_1593_846&f=00&su=p504.1.336.ip_&tt=11&bt=0&bts=0&zu=http%3A//ia310835.us.archive.org/2/items/RufflesAndFlourishes/Ruffles_and_Flourishes_64kb.mp3

Some background:

A short intro called “Ruffles and Flourishes” was added during William McKinley's presidency (served from 1897 to 1901). This short piece is played by a combination of drums (ruffles) and bugles (flourishes) and is played four times for the president before "Hail to the Chief" is performed.

http://musiced.about.com/od/fourthofjuly/f/hailtothechief.htm

[snowbear]

1. I wonder if that's when he's given his first salute?

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[NYC_SKP]

2. I'll bet it's one of the times, maybe the first that it's absolutely expected.

but I'm not sure....something to watch for, right larissa?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=8112016&mesg_id=8112016

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