The Liberty Bell (march) Canadian Forces Public Affairs Branch. The march follows the standard form of AABBCDCDC. The trio (sections C and D) uses tubular bells to symbolize the Liberty Bell ringing. The bells usually begin during the first breakstrain (section D), but some bands use them at the first trio (section C). The march is often associated with the British TV comedy program "Monty Python's Flying Circus" (1969–74), which used the version performed by the Band of the Grenadier Guards as a signature tune. The British comedy troupe Monty Python's use of the melody is ironic; the bouncy melody of the march may
The Liberty Bell (march) the Liberty Bell. Sousa agreed. He sold "The Liberty Bell" to the John Church Company for publication, and it was an immediate success. The march is played as part of an exhibit in the Liberty Bell Center. The United States Marine Corps Band has played "The Liberty Bell" march at five of the last seven presidential inaugurations: the 1993 inauguration of President Bill Clinton, the 2005 inauguration of President George W. Bush, the 2009 and 2013 inaugurations of President Barack Obama, and the 2017 inauguration of President Donald Trump. "The Liberty Bell" is also the official march past of the