The March King: John Philip Sousa 1854-1932

"John Philip Sousa was born in Washington, D. C. in 1854. He received his early education in Washington public schools, while studying music at a private conservatory. When he was 13, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Band as an apprentice musician and continued his private music studies. In 1880 he was appointed leader of the U. S. Marine Band and is accredited for the band becoming the finest military band in the world.
People throughout the world flocked to see ""The March King"" during Sousa’s many American and worldwide tours. He employed a principle that endeared him to the public: Everything was played to perfection, whether it was a classical masterpiece or a popular song. He was a man of considerable self-discipline and extraordinary talent. To all who knew him, he was a man of incredibly high moral standards. By Paul E. Bierley"

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Sound Recording - Library of Congress Catalog Number, 99471404 

Source: United States Library of Congress. Performing Arts Reading Room.

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Medium: Painting

English

Artwork

John Philip Sousa, March King, Music

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