John Philip Sousa

Conductor and composer of marches

John Philip Sousa - Conductor and composer of marches
Born

November 6th, 1854
170 years ago

Died

March 6th, 1932
93 years ago — 77 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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This individual served as the conductor of the U.S. Marine Band and later formed his own band, which toured extensively. Notable compositions include 'The Stars and Stripes Forever,' which became the national march of the United States. Sousa was influential in popularizing the concert band tradition and is credited with composing numerous military marches.

Composed 'The Stars and Stripes Forever'

Conducted the U.S. Marine Band

Founded the Sousa Band

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