I didn’t watch the whole event, just bits and pieces, mainly the swearing in, but I thought the music was peculiar. I was expecting to hear “Hail to the Chief” after the “Ruffles and Flourishes,” but instead heard “Stars and Stripes Forever.” Did anyone else hear otherwise?
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I didn't watch the inauguration at all. Do you recall if "Hail to the Chief" was played on Biden's arrival? If he was sworn in before noon he did not merit it.
However, as he was not president after taking the oath (still before noon) than who received the honors of "The Stars and Stripes Forever?"
Apparently, the first 32 bars of the march are referred to as "Honors March 1" and are appropriate for state governors, the chief justice, rhe speaker of the house, the president pro tem of the senate, chairmen of committees of congress, cabinet members, DOD officials assistant secretary or higher, senior diplomats, brigadier generals. So, practically anyone in front of the Capitol at that moment.
Interesting.
["The Stars and Stripes Forever" is usually played for the President of the United States after he gives a speech at a public forum, event, or ceremony, whereas "Hail to the Chief" is played when the President is introduced.]