American composer John Philip Sousa (1854-1932) lived most of his life during the Romantic period, a time that also saw increasing nationalism in the music of many countries. His Stars and Stripes Forever became the national march of the United States and his own life, as the son of a Spanish-born Portuguese-descended father and a Bavarian born mother, certainly championed the spirit of America. He was long-time conductor of the United States Marine Corps Band and then formed his own band, which often made extensive world tours.
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Library of Congress article with brief biography and links to contributions to American history.
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Biographical data, recommended CDs, books and sheet music, bibliography, and link from Dr. Estrella's Incredibly Abridged Dictionary of Composers.
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Includes statement of purpose, collections, preservation projects, news, and access and contact information.
Find A Grave pictures of the composer and his tomb with link to others buried in the Congressional Cemetery in Washington, D.C.
Biography, bibliography, work list, sound files, news, links.
Filmography at IMDb includes compositional, writing, and acting credits.
Biography and music files offered in MIDI format.
Transcript of PBS program with Ben Wattenberg examines him as man, composer, and promoter.
Library of Congress article with brief biography and links to contributions to American history.
Biographical data, recommended CDs, books and sheet music, bibliography, and link from Dr. Estrella's Incredibly Abridged Dictionary of Composers.
