by Jari Villanueva | Apr 4, 2018 | Biography
Sousa was proud to be a Mason. He entered Masonry at age 26 and was a Master Mason for 51 years. Three of his best known marches have Masonic origins: “The Crusader” (1888), “The Thunderer” (1889), and “Nobles of the Mystic Shrine” (1923). John Philip Sousa’s Masonic...
by Jari Villanueva | Mar 30, 2018 | Biography
In late 1861 Sousa studied solfeggio under John Esputa Sr. but was not able to cope with the elderly Spaniard’s temper so the lessons did not last long. Later Sousa enrolled in a private conservatory of music operated by John Esputa, Jr.. The school was located...
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...
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