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
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Happy birthday, Arthur Pryor!
Today, September 22nd, 1869 or 1870, marks the birth of Arthur Willard Pryor, who, due to his pyrotechnical abilities on the slide trombone, was crowned “trombone king;” or the “poet” or “Paganini” of the trombone while twelve years soloist with John Philip Sousa’s...
The March King Played Before Royalty
The recent passing of Her Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and all the pomp and pageantry that has followed her over her 70-year reign had me reflecting on the two occasions that John Philip Sousa and His Band performed before The Royal Family. Within the pages of one...
No Band at the White House
During President Garfield's short administration the US Marine Band was called but once to play at the White House, and this with such an odd result that the incident is worth relating. The band had been on duty all day, from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., participating in the...