by David Lovrien | Jun 13, 2012 | Sousa's Band
On December 24, 1910, the Sousa Band embarked on a world tour. Although not the first group to travel around the world, the publicity generated was immense (although the financial rewards were only modest). Sousa’s reputation, marches and recordings preceded...
by David Lovrien | Jun 13, 2012 | Biography
John Philip Sousa led a remarkable life. This is a brief timeline of the major events. 1854 Born, November 6th John Philip was 3rd of 10 children of John Antonio Sousa (born in Spain of Portuguese parents) and Maria Elisabeth Trinkhaus (born in Bavaria). John Philip’s...
by David Lovrien | Jun 13, 2012 | Marches
It is arguably the most famous march in the world and it’s certainly one of the best! It is recognized by the U.S. government as the official march of the United States (U.S. Code, Title 36, Section 304). It has original lyrics by Sousa and some other words...
by David Lovrien | Jun 13, 2012 | Sousa's Band
Sousa Band Roster A partial listing of musicians and soloists who performed and toured with Sousa’s Band.Reference: Kenneth Berger, The March King and His Band. New York, Exposition Press, 1957. For a much more complete roster, check out Paul Bierley’s The...
by David Lovrien | Jun 13, 2012 | Sousa's Band
The Most Famous Band in History Before The Rolling Stones. Before The Beatles. Before Benny Goodman. Before any of these, there was a band that remained the most popular musical act in the world for over 30 years. The first American musical organization to go on world...
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