John Philip Sousa

The 'march king' John Philip Sousa was born in Washington DC on 6 November 1854. With his own band he toured the world during the early years of the 20th century. He wrote at least 100 marches, and several operettas. He died on 6 March 1932.

A selection of articles about John Philip Sousa

A Golden Treasury - Havergal Brian on European and American music, read by Patric Standford

 

 

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