John Philip Sousa (/ ˈsuːzə, ˈsuːsə / SOO-zə, SOO-sə, [1][2] Portuguese: [ˈso (w)zɐ]; November 6, 1854 – March 6, 1932) was an American composer and conductor of the late Romantic era …

6 days ago · Biography of John Philip Sousa, American bandmaster and composer of many remarkable military marches, including ‘Semper Fidelis’ (1888), which became the official …

After the second Marine Band tour in 1892, Sousa was approached by his manager, David Blakely, to organize his own civilian concert band, and on July 30 of that year, John Philip …

Jun 13, 2012 · A brief timeline of Sousa's life: including his family, career with the U.S. Marines and Navy, and milestones of his decades touring with his famous band.

John Philip Sousa (November 6, 1854 – March 6, 1932) was an American composer, conductor, band leader, and author of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries particularly …

On 1 January 1879, John Philip Sousa married Miss Jan Van M. Bellis, a singer of Philadelphia, appearing with the company of which he was director. Sousa became leader of the Marine …

Timeline of key events in the life of John Philip Sousa (1854-1932).

Jul 4, 2025 · John Philip Sousa, renowned American composer and conductor, transformed the United States Marine Band from 1880-1892, then formed his own band.

Who was this man who became a musical legend during his own lifetime with such hits as “The Stars and Stripes Forever”, “The Liberty Bell” (best known as the theme song for Monty …

Although Sousa is stereotyped as a march composer, he composed music of many forms, including 15 operettas. Among his many original works for band are suites, humoresques, …