Pomp and Circumstance, Jazz Style

This time of year, the Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble are busy prepping for commencement, so we've been playing a lot of "Pomp and Circumstance." It's an interesting march--Edward Elgar never intended it to be specifically for graduations, but at some point during the last century, it became synonomous with caps and gowns and long speeches. Just in case you think you can't have a little fun with it, here is a big band jazz version by Woody Herman and his Thundering Herd.