| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 1 |
|---|---|
| Composition Year | April 5, 1862 |
| Genre Categories | Secular hymns; Hymns; For mixed chorus, orchestra; |
| Work Title | Keep step with the Music of Union |
|---|---|
| Alternative. Title | National Hymn |
| Composer | Bristow, George Frederick |
| Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. | IGB 10 |
| Key | D major |
| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 1 |
| Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. | April 5, 1862 |
| First Publication. | 1862 |
| Librettist | William Ross Wallace (1819-1881) |
| Language | English |
| Dedication | To the Loyal Citizens of the United States |
| Composer Time PeriodComp. Period | Romantic |
| Piece Style | Romantic |
| Instrumentation | SATB, orchestra |