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John Philip Sousa
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John Philip Sousa was an American composer and conductor of the late Romantic era known primarily for US military marches. He is known as "The March King". Among Sousa's best-known marches are "The St
Sousa in 1922
Sousa in 1922
Sousa's birthplace on G St., S.E. in Washington, D.C.
Sousa's birthplace on G St., S.E. in Washington, D.C.
Sousa and his newly formed civilian band in 1893
Sousa and his newly formed civilian band in 1893
Sousa c. 1910
Sousa c. 1910
The Washington Post (march)
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"The Washington Post" is a march composed by John Philip Sousa in 1889. Since then, it has remained as one of his most popular marches throughout the United States and many other countries.
John Philip Sousa
…Forever" (national march of the US), "Semper Fidelis" (official march of the United States Marine Corps), "The Liberty Bell", "The Thunderer", and "The Washington Post". Sousa began his career playing violin and studying music theory and composition under John Esputa and George Felix Benkert…
Cover of the 1889 sheet music for "The Washington Post"
Cover of the 1889 sheet music for "The Washington Post"
Opening (post-introduction) melodic line of The Washington Post March as written nominally in G major for a B-flat transposing instrument (key in conc
Opening (post-introduction) melodic line of The Washington Post March as written nominally in G major for a B-flat transposing instrument (key in concert pitch: F major)