John Philip Sousa: The March King
American composer and conductor renowned as 'The March King' for his iconic military and patriotic marches.Born in Washington, D.C., Sousa showed early musical talent.He joined the United States Marine Band as an apprentice at 13.Served as its conductor from 1880 to 1892.Formed his own highly successful civilian concert band, Sousa's Band, in 1892.Composed over 130 marches, including 'The Stars and Stripes Forever' (national march of the USA), 'Semper Fidelis' (official march of the U.S. Mari...