Syncopation in 2/2, cut time, ascending tonic octave skip do/ do, ascending/descending tonic arpeggios, ascending subdominant arpeggio, and eight measure phrases promote breath support for voice and recorder. Grade: Fifth Origin: USA - Marine Corps Hymn, circa. 1917 music: Jacques Offenbach's "Geneviève de Brabant," revised 1867 Key: C Major Time: 2/2 cut time Form: AABbA Rhythm: intermediate: | ta ta | ta/ ti | ti ta/ | syncopation, | ta/a | ta (ta) ta ta | ta ti ti | ta (ta) ti/ ri | ta