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Sousa, John Philip, 1854-1932 (1854-1932)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1854-11-06 - 1932-03-06

Biography

American composer and conductor of the late Romantic era.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Armistice Day Forever, 1922

 Item
Identifier: 2001.029.1
Scope and Contents

The composition was originally introduced by Sousa's Band and adopted as the official march of the American Legion.

Dates: Copyright: 1922

The Stars and Stripes Forever!, 1897

 Item
Identifier: 2001.029.3
Scope and Contents

Sheet music score.


“By John Philip Sousa.”


“Published by the John Church Company. Cincinnati, New York, London. The House devoted to the progress of American Music.”


Bridget Syr inscribed on the front.

Dates: Copyright: 1897