Sousa

John Phillip Sousa (November 6, 1854 - March 6, 1932) **Late Romantic Era** **Composer** **Conductor** **The March King** Born to a Marine Trombonist, Sousa grew up surrounded by the exciting sounds of the marine band. Sousa is often called "The March King" since he truly mastered the art. Sousa was a great composer and conductor. He conducted the marine band for 12 years before resigning and forming his own band. He advocated greatly for composers' rights and music education in our country. Sousa also received a number of honorary degrees. He invented the concept of the Sousaphone, a wrap around tuba that would be easier to hold but maintain a nice sound, and asked instrument maker J.W. Pepper to create it.

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media type="custom" key="24239030" align="center" Stars and Stripes Forever performed by the "President's Own" Unites States Marine Band March 2009

media type="custom" key="24239044" align="center" The Washington Post March performed by the "President's Own" Unites States Marine Band March 2009

media type="custom" key="24239066" align="center" The Liberty Bell March performed by the "Presiden't Own" United States Marine Band March 2009

media type="custom" key="24239080" align="center" Semper Fidelis performed by the "President's Own" United States Marine Band March 2009

media type="custom" key="24239112" align="center" The Thunderer March performed by "Oregon's Own" 234th Army Band 2010

media type="custom" key="24239146" align="center" El Capitan performed by the US Army Field Band and Soldier's Chorus 1999

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