Most people familiar with patriotic Fourth of July celebrations in the United States have likely heard at least one song by John Philip Sousa, famous 19th-century conductor and composer of “Stars and ...

On Aug. 15, 1928, the Manitowoc Herald-News reported “America’s March King” John Philip Sousa and his band was to play “Two ...

Think of holiday parades, think of strutting bands and John Philip Sousa’s stirring martial music such as “Stars and Stripes Forever” and “Semper Fidelis.” “John Philip Sousa (1854-1932) has traveled ...

Monday marks the 152nd anniversary of the birth of American musician John Philip Sousa. Each year on this day, the U.S. Marine Band performs at the Congressional Cemetery in Washington, D.C., to honor ...

What would the Fourth of July be without the music of John Philip Sousa? From his iconic “The Stars & Stripes Forever” to stirring marches such as “The Washington Post,” “Semper Fidelis” and “The ...

The marches of John Philip Sousa are an obvious theme for a concert saluting veterans. But as Edward Albinski, who's been with the Atlantic Wind Symphonic Band since 1969, says, "It's also appropriate ...