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John Philip Souza
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John Philip Souza
Updated Jun 26, 2025
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John Philip Souza was the most famous composer of American Band Music.
John Philip Sousa
Born November 6, 1854 Washington, D.C., U.S.
Died March 6, 1932 (aged 77) Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Burial place Congressional Cemetery, Washington, DC
Other names "The (American) March King"
Known for Composing military marches. Helping develop the sousaphone.
Notable work Full list
Spouse Jane van Middlesworth Bellis (m. 1879)
Children 3
Military career
Allegiance United States
Service/branch U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) U.S. Navy (USN)
Years of service 1868–1875, 1880–1892 (USMC) 1917–1918 (USN)
Rank Sergeant major (USMC) Lieutenant commander (USN)
Commands held United States Marine Band Great Lakes Naval Station Band
Signature John Philip Sousa
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Amanda S. Stevenson
For fifty years I have been a Document Examiner and that is how I earn my living.
For over 50 years I have also been a publicist for actors, singers, writers, composers, artists, comedians, and many progressive non-profit organizations.
I am a Librettist-Composer of a Broadway musical called, "Nellie Bly" and I am in the process of making small changes to it.
In addition, I have written over 100 songs that would be considered "popular music" in the genre of THE AMERICAN SONGBOOK.
My family consists of four branches. The Norwegians and The Italians and the Norwegian-Americans and the Italian Americans.
My family consists of four branches. The Norwegians and The Italians and the Norwegian-Americans and the Italian Americans.
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