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John Philip Sousa

John Philip Sousa composer / arranger

date of birth: 06.11.1854
date of death: 06.03.1932

The “March King,” John Philip Sousa, was America’s most successful bandmaster and a universally beloved composer. Born November 6, 1854 in Washington, DC, Sousa studied violin, theory and composition in the DC area. At the age of 13 he was enlisted as an apprentice musician in the U. S. Marine Band, a position he held for some seven years.

After his discharge from the Marine Corps, Sousa remained in Washington for a time, conducting and playing the violin. He toured with several traveling theater orchestras and moved, in 1876, to Philadelphia. While on tour in St. Louis, he received a telegram offering him the leadership of the Marine Band in Washington. He accepted and reported for duty on Oct. 1, 1880, becoming the band’s 17th Leader.

During his twelve years as Director of The Marine Band, Sousa greatly enhanced the reputation of the band through musical excellence, the first tours of the band, and of course with the ever-growing popularity of his military marches. In 1888, he wrote "Semper Fidelis." Dedicated to "the officers and men of the Marine Corps," it is traditionally known as the "official" march of the Marine Corps.

In 1892, Sousa resigned his position with the Marine band to form his own civilian band. Over the next 39 years, this incredible band toured coast to coast annually, made four European tours, and one world tour. Unequalled in success and popularity, the Sousa Band earned a reputation as the finest concert band of its time, and entertained hundreds of thousands through its concert performances.

John Philip Sousa died on March 6, 1932, at Reading, Pa., where he was scheduled to conduct the Ringgold Band. His body was brought to his native Washington to lie in state in the Band Hall at Marine Barracks. Four days later, two companies of Marines and Sailors, the Marine Band, and honorary pall-bearers from the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps headed the funeral cortege from the Marine Barracks to Congressional Cemetery.

Perhaps the most significant tribute to Sousa’s influence on American culture, "The Stars and Stripes Forever" was designated as the national march of the United States on Dec. 11, 1987.

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Stars and Stripes for 2 pianos - John Philip Sousa

Stars and Stripes for 2 pianos

John Philip Sousa
Märsche / Marches

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Washington Post March - John Philip Sousa / Arr. Keith Brion & Loras Schissel

Washington Post March

John Philip Sousa / Arr. Keith Brion & Loras Schissel
Märsche / Marches

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Unter dem Sternenbanner / Jubelklänge, Op. 70 - John Philip Sousa / Arr. Franz Bummerl

Unter dem Sternenbanner / Jubelklänge, Op. 70

John Philip Sousa / Arr. Franz Bummerl
Blasorchester / Concert Band

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Unter dem Sternenbanner (Stars and Stripes forever) - John Philip Sousa / Arr. Siegfried Rundel

Unter dem Sternenbanner (Stars and Stripes forever)

John Philip Sousa / Arr. Siegfried Rundel
Konzertmärsche / Concert Marches

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55,00 €
Sounds of Sousa - John Philip Sousa / Arr. Michael Pratt

Sounds of Sousa

John Philip Sousa / Arr. Michael Pratt
Blasorchester / Concert Band

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The Liberty Bell - John Philip Sousa / Arr. Siegfried Rundel

The Liberty Bell

John Philip Sousa / Arr. Siegfried Rundel
Konzertmärsche / Concert Marches

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65,00 €
The Stars and Stripes Forever - Marching Band - John Philip Sousa / Arr. Edwin Franko Goldman

The Stars and Stripes Forever - Marching Band

John Philip Sousa / Arr. Edwin Franko Goldman
Märsche / Marches

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The Liberty Bell - John Philip Sousa / Arr. Jay Bocook

The Liberty Bell

John Philip Sousa / Arr. Jay Bocook
MusicWorks -> Grade 3

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The Liberty Bell - John Philip Sousa / Arr. Jay Bocook

The Liberty Bell

John Philip Sousa / Arr. Jay Bocook
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The Stars and Stripes Forever - separate grossformatige Partitur - John Philip Sousa / Arr. Keith Brion & Loras Schissel

The Stars and Stripes Forever - separate grossformatige Partitur

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Blasorchester / Concert Band

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Manhattan Beach - John Philip Sousa / Arr. Andrew Balent

Manhattan Beach

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Symphony on Themes of John Philip Sousa, Mvmt I, after "The Washington Post" - John Philip Sousa / Arr. Ira Hearshen

Symphony on Themes of John Philip Sousa, Mvmt I, after "The Washington Post"

John Philip Sousa / Arr. Ira Hearshen
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The Glory of the Yankee Navy - John Philip Sousa / Arr. Loras John Schissel

The Glory of the Yankee Navy

John Philip Sousa / Arr. Loras John Schissel
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The Stars and Stripes Forever - John Philip Sousa / Arr. Keith Brion & Loras Schissel

The Stars and Stripes Forever

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Märsche / Marches

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90,00 €
Fantasy on a Theme by Sousa - John Philip Sousa / Arr. Andrew Boysen jr.

Fantasy on a Theme by Sousa

John Philip Sousa / Arr. Andrew Boysen jr.
Fantasien

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Nobles Of The Mystic Shrine - John Philip Sousa / Arr. Keith Brion

Nobles Of The Mystic Shrine

John Philip Sousa / Arr. Keith Brion

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