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The National Anthem Project Awareness Items
and Classroom Resources
These colorful specialty items were created to support the National Anthem Project. The below items are still available for purchase. To order, call 800-828-0229 or visit MENC’s online store.
Awareness Items
National Anthem Project Baseball Cap
Soft-top-style baseball cap features the campaign and sponsor logos. MENC members receive a discount on cap purchases.
#6102. $16.00/$12.00 MENC members
National Anthem Project Lapel Pin
Measuring just under an inch, this cloisonne pin is a colorful reproduction of the distinctive “treble-flag” campaign logo and looks great on any lapel.
#6104. $5.00 MENC members and nonmembers
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National Anthem Project “Freedom of Expression” Cards
Image by artist Dean J. Baer. 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" note cards. Eight cards/envelopes per package. Blank inside, National Anthem Project logo on the back.
#5067. $10.00 MENC members and nonmembers
National Anthem Project T-Shirts
Made of top-quality, preshrunk 100% cotton, these brilliant red shirts include the National Anthem project logo on the front with the question “O Say Can You Sing the National Anthem?” The back of each shirt features the first verse of the Anthem! Show your patriotism when you wear this shirt at sporting events and around town. MENC members receive a discount on t-shirt purchases.
All Adult Sizes $20.00/$15.00 MENC members: 6106B (Adult Medium), 6106C (Adult Large), 6106D (Adult X-Large), 6106E (Adult XX-Large), 6106F (Adult XXX-Large)
All Youth Sizes $15.00/$11.25 MENC members: 6106G (Youth Small), 6106H (Youth Medium), 6106I (Youth Large)
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Classroom Resources
These resources for teaching patriotic music are available through MENC's online store or by calling 800-828-0229.
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It Works for Me: The National Anthem and Other Patriotic Music in the Classroom
This collection of tried-and-true ideas from real music teachers all over the United States can help teachers who are looking for new ways to bring The Star-Spangled Banner and other patriotic tunes into their music programs. More than 100 music teachers describe how they connect patriotic music with historical events, help students learn the lyrics, conquer musical challenges, and reach out to the school and the community using patriotic music.
2005. 33 pages. ISBN 1-56545-168-6.
#1730. $8.00/$6.00 MENC members
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Liberty for All: A Musical Journey (CD-ROM)
These never-before-released live musical performances by "The President's Own" U.S. Marine Band trace America's history from the American Revolution through the 20th Century. The compilation includes an introduction by Army General Tommy Franks (Ret.). Amy Grant, Chely Wright, Gary Sinise, and Richard Marx contribute narration for the six historical eras. The CD-ROM includes 15 stirring musical selections that build pride while enhancing the knowledge of America's special place in history. 2004. 55 minutes.
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Additional Resources
The following items are produced by independent companies in
support of the National Anthem Project. MENC is grateful to these companies for their support
of the campaign to restore America’s voice through music education,
but cannot assume any responsibility for transactions between these
companies and their customers.
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Freedom of Expression Lithograph
Artist Dean J. Baer created this image as a dedication to “all Americans, past, present, and future, especially all those who strive for justice, equality, and freedom worldwide.” This 16” x 12” lithograph is sized to fit in a standard frame with matte, printed on high quality, acid free paper, and includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Order this item
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National Anthem Project Marching Band Pre-Game Show
Marching Show Concepts contributed to The National Anthem Project by creating an adaptable Pre-Game show that can be used by every high school and/or middle school throughout the United States. The CD-ROM includes arrangements for ten different band sizes, a PDF printable file for each, and the original Pyware Java 3D File. Produced by Marching Show Concepts, Inc.
$195.00. For more information, to listen to samples, and to order, call 1-800-356-4381 or visit the MSC Web site.
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