John Philip Sousa composer / arranger
date of birth: 06.11.1854
date of death: 06.03.1932
The March King, John Philip Sousa, was Americas 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 bands 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 Sousas influence on American culture, "The Stars and Stripes Forever" was designated as the national march of the United States on Dec. 11, 1987.
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 bands 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 Sousas influence on American culture, "The Stars and Stripes Forever" was designated as the national march of the United States on Dec. 11, 1987.
Stars and Stripes Forever (string orch) John Philip Sousa / Arr. Andrew H. Dabczynski
Titel / Title: The Stars and Stripes Forever
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Instrumentation: Streichorchester
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El Capitan (concert band) John Philip Sousa / Arr. Robert W. Smith & Michael Story
Titel / Title: El Capitan
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Instrumentation: Concert Band
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Sprache / Language: English
000000This wonderful Sousa march has been scored for your second-year students. Even with the rhythms simplified, the excitement remains. El Capitan is a rousing a ...
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The Liberty Bell John Philip Sousa / Arr. Michael Story
Titel / Title: The Liberty Bell
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Instrumentation: Concert Band
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ISBN: 9780757932687
UPC: 654979037996You can hear the bell in this clearly edited arrangement of the familiar Sousa march. Ample doublings of all the traditional lines ensure a grandiose perfo ...
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A Salute to the March King ##Restexemplar## John Philip Sousa / Arr. Jack Bullock
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King Cotton March (concert band) John Philip Sousa / Arr. Jack Bullock
Titel / Title: King Cotton March (concert band)
Komponist / Arrangeur / Contributor: Bullock, Jack (arranger)
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Manhattan Beach John Philip Sousa / Arr. Michael Story
Titel / Title: Manhattan Beach
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Instrumentation: Concert Band
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El Capitan (concert band) John Philip Sousa / Arr. Jack Bullock
Titel / Title: El Capitan
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Instrumentation: Concert Band
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Concert Band with CD
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Belle of Chicago (concert band) John Philip Sousa / Arr. Michael Gore
Titel / Title: Belle of Chicago
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Instrumentation: Concert Band
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Sousa - The March King (concert band) John Philip Sousa / Arr. Larry Clark
Titel / Title: Sousa - The March King
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Instrumentation: Concert Band
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Inhalt: High School Cadets; El Capitan; The Thunderer; Stars and Strips Forever.
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The Gladiator March John Philip Sousa / Arr. Robert E. Foster
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In its original edition, THE GLADIATOR MARCH by John Philip Sousa sold over one million copies. However, Sousa's actual performances, except for pitches and rhythms, often did not resemble the printed page. Strains would have altered instrumentation, dynamic changes, and occasional octave transpositions to color, change timbre and create textural contrast ...
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Fairest of the Fair, The (concert band) John Philip Sousa / Arr. Larry Clark
Titel / Title: The Fairest of the Fair
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The Rifle regiment John Philip Sousa / Arr. Michael Gore
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The Thunderer John Philip Sousa / Arr. Michael Story
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The Stars and stripes forever John Philip Sousa / Arr. Michael Gore
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Semper fidelis John Philip Sousa / Arr. Michael Gore
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The Picadore concert march John Philip Sousa / Arr. Michael Gore
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