National March of the USA
Written in 1896, it’s arguably the most famous march in the world.
Top 10 Recordings
Our picks of the best of the best Sousa recordings, both new and classic.
Timeline of Sousa's Life
Sousa’s fascinating life, from childhood to most famous musician in the world!
New recordings from the United States Marine Band
Newest Blog Entries
Sousa’s Spaghetti Recipes
October 17 is National Pasta Day. Here are John Philip Sousa's recipes for Spaghetti and Polentas/Pelotas (meatballs). Three versions exist. One from 1907, 1916 and 1922. Try them all! POLENTAS, recipe by John Philip Sousa 1907 February 1907 issue of the Delineator...
National Sons Day – John Philip Sousa Jr.
September 28th is National Sons Day so this post is dedicated not to The March King and his father, Antonio, but rather to John Philip Sousa, Jr. John, Jr,. was the first of three Sousa children and was born on April 1st, 1881. He was educated in Washington, New York...
Anniversary of the Sousa Band
September 26th marks the 130th anniversary of the initial concert of Sousa’s New Marine Band held at the Stillman Music Hall in Plainfield, NJ. This would be the first of more than 15,550 concerts that would follow over the next thirty nine years which included four...