'Can
You Hear Australia's
Heroes Marching?' is
a
national war memorial
song and a tribute
to
the
ANZAC
spirit of
mateship, courage and
sacrifice.
Over
100,000
Australians
have lost their lives in the
service and defence of our country. Along
with their
mates,
they're
marching once
again,
in the towns and cities,
across
our great land.
The song is timeless
and
honours the memory of those who have died in the service and defence of Australia
in war.
The marching
theme
of the
song is especially powerful
and supports the spirit
of ANZAC Day. The
song
does not glorify war or
endorse conflict of any
kind. The song simply
highlights the sacrifice of
many Australians
who died in the service and
defence
of our country in war.
The
song has
been used for
commemorative purposes across Australia by schools,
churches, choirs,
bands, councils, retirement homes, military
services, RSL
branches and ANZAC
tributes at NRL & AFL
matches.
The author allows the song to be used at no cost for commemorative purposes.
Radio
stations
throughout Australia have broadcast
the
song leading up to ANZAC Day and Remembrance
Day.
The song is also requested to be
played at funerals (for veterans).
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here
to read comments
regarding the
song.
Click
here
to
download the song
(CD quality mp3 in full length). Don't miss this
opportunity to have
your own copy of the song at no cost.
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click on 'Click here' and then click on
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As...' Then choose a
folder on your computer where you want the mp3 file downloaded to. If
you
have problems downloading the song on your computer click here to be sent the mp3 file by email for
free.
The
words (lyrics) to the
song have
been requested
to
be used or read at commemorative ceremonies.
You can click here to
download the words
to the
song (pdf file).
Sheet music can be emailed to you for
no
cost for commemorative ceremonies. Click
here to be sent
sheet music. As well as standard sheet music, there is individual
sheet music for piano, solo voice, trumpet,
electric guitar, bass guitar, choir and drum kit.
NEW:
Full arrangement now available.
Includes all
instruments (piano, trumpet, electric guitar, bass guitar, drum kit)
choir and solo voice.
Korean
War 1950 - 1953.
17,000 Australians
served in Korea.
339
were killed
and 1,215
wounded. The Korean War is often described
as 'The 'Forgotten War'. It is estimated that four million
people
died in this war.
58 women
veterans
served in Korea: 34 were health professionals
serving in the Army, 21 were Air Force nurses,
and three were members
of the Australian Red Cross.
Click
here for the Korean Veterans Association of Australia (website).
Click
here for the Nominal Roll of Australian Veterans of the Korean War (website).
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Peter
Barnes initiated this song in 2001. He is the author (and copyright owner) of the song
and he
created the concept, title and lyrics. You can contact Peter by email here
'Can
you hear Australia's heroes
marching?' ©
Peter
Barnes 2001 - 2008.
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property of
the respective copyright holders.
The song