The Origin Behind “Pomp and Circumstance,” and Why It's Used at Graduations | by Daniel Ganninger | Knowledge Stew | Medium
![Pomp and Circumstance March in D Major, Op. 39, No. 1 | Classical Music, Orchestral, British | Britannica Pomp and Circumstance March in D Major, Op. 39, No. 1 | Classical Music, Orchestral, British | Britannica](https://cdn.britannica.com/35/137035-004-EC7932EA/Edward-Elgar.jpg)
Pomp and Circumstance March in D Major, Op. 39, No. 1 | Classical Music, Orchestral, British | Britannica
Calliope Music - Happy Birthday to Sir Edward Elgar June 2, 1857 - died February 23, 1934 English composer who wrote the piece most heard this time of year "Pomp and Circumstance".
![Pomp and Circumstance March in D Major, Op. 39, No. 1 | Classical Music, Orchestral, British | Britannica Pomp and Circumstance March in D Major, Op. 39, No. 1 | Classical Music, Orchestral, British | Britannica](https://cdn.britannica.com/10/12110-004-BDC0E108/Edward-Elgar.jpg)
Pomp and Circumstance March in D Major, Op. 39, No. 1 | Classical Music, Orchestral, British | Britannica
![Elgar's Pomp & Circumstance Marches: what they are, when he composed them and their place in history - Classical Music Elgar's Pomp & Circumstance Marches: what they are, when he composed them and their place in history - Classical Music](https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/43/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-15-at-11.57.10-a4859a4.png?webp=1&w=1200)
Elgar's Pomp & Circumstance Marches: what they are, when he composed them and their place in history - Classical Music
![Elgar, Edward - Land of Hope and Glory (Pomp and Circumstance March No.1) Sheet music for Choir - 8notes.com Elgar, Edward - Land of Hope and Glory (Pomp and Circumstance March No.1) Sheet music for Choir - 8notes.com](https://www.8notes.com/school/png/choir/elgar_land_of_hope_CH001.png)
Elgar, Edward - Land of Hope and Glory (Pomp and Circumstance March No.1) Sheet music for Choir - 8notes.com
![Elgar's Pomp & Circumstance Marches: what they are, when he composed them and their place in history - Classical Music Elgar's Pomp & Circumstance Marches: what they are, when he composed them and their place in history - Classical Music](https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/43/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-05-06-at-12.59.41-e5ba87a.png?w=1029&webp=1)
Elgar's Pomp & Circumstance Marches: what they are, when he composed them and their place in history - Classical Music
![Sir Adrian Boult/London Symphony Orchestra, Elgar, Sir Adrian Boult - Enigma Variations; Pom - Amazon.com Music Sir Adrian Boult/London Symphony Orchestra, Elgar, Sir Adrian Boult - Enigma Variations; Pom - Amazon.com Music](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81hnMpj6XdL._UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg)