1997
Search results
John Philip Sousa (/ ˈ s uː z ə, ˈ s uː s ə / SOO-zə, SOO-sə, Portuguese:; November 6, 1854 – March 6, 1932) was an American composer and conductor of the late Romantic era known primarily for American military marches.
Apr 9, 2024 · Biography of John Philip Sousa, American bandmaster and composer of many remarkable military marches, including ‘Semper Fidelis’ (1888), which became the official march of the U.S. Marine Corps; ‘The Washington Post’ (1889); ‘The Liberty Bell’ (1893); and ‘The Stars and Stripes Forever’ (1897).
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Unequalled by his predecessors, John Philip Sousa is responsible for bringing the United States Marine Band to an unprecedented level of excellence: a standard upheld by every Marine Band...
- The Marine Corps and music were the family business. Sousa was born close to the Marine Barracks in Washington on November 6, 1854. Antonio Sousa, his father, was a member of the United States Marine Band.
- He almost joined the circus as a teenager. He had training in piano and many other instruments. However, violin was his instrument of choice and he exhibited prodigious skill.
- Sousa was employed by traveling theater orchestras. When he received his discharge from the Marine Corps, Sousa conducted and played violin in Washington.
- He was a respected and disciplined conductor. Sousa became the Marine Band’s 17th leader on October 1, 1880, and he undoubtedly left his mark. “Rehearsals became exceptionally strict, and he shaped his musicians into the country’s premier military band … attract(ing) discriminating audiences” and gaining a widespread reputation for excellence.
Learn about the life and legacy of John Philip Sousa, the composer of "The Stars and Stripes Forever" and other famous marches. Discover how he became the leader of the U.S. Marine Band and a musical icon of his time.
People also ask
Who was John Philip Sousa?
How did John Philip Sousa become a musician?
What did Antonio Sousa do for a living?
Where is the John Philip Sousa Band Hall?
Sep 1, 2017 · Published September 01, 2017. At 13, John Philip Sousa, like many boys of his day, wanted to run away and join the circus. Seeing how badly his son wanted to perform, his father, Antonio, a...
Jun 13, 2012 · A brief timeline of Sousa's life: including his family, career with the U.S. Marines and Navy, and milestones of his decades touring with his famous band.
Related searches
