The Incredible Band of John Philip Sousa (Music in American Life)

Most famous for his military marches, the composer-bandmaster led a disciplined group of devoted musicians on numerous American tours and around the world, shaping a new cultural landscape. Paul E. John Philip Sousa (1854-1932) is an American icon. Enhanced by more than 120 images and photographs, The Incredible Band of John Philip Sousa also contains six statistical appendixes detailing where the band played, a complete list of musicians, instrumentation of the band, program listings, and a d

This book is an incredible resource which surpasses all other This book is an incredible resource which surpasses all other research on The March King and his professional concert band. Everyone interested in the history of concert band music should own this book.. "Sousa. Loved by schooled traditional musicians. Disdained by effete snobs. Whom are you?" according to T.A.S.. Outstanding reference for Sousa aficionados.. Five Stars Barrie Bartle My first trumpet teacher was in the 1920 Sousa Band and listed in the book.

"A remarkable array of carefully arranged and meticulously detailed data. Bierley opens doors to new arenas of American music research. With this remarkable book, Sousa research is now ready to really begin."--Nineteenth-Century Music Review