John Philip Sousa : American phenomenon / Paul E. Bierley.
| Author/creator | Bierley, Paul E. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Englewood Cliffs, NJ : Prentice-Hall, [1973] |
| Description | xxiii, 261 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | I. Minor composer in a major role. The greatness of a composer ; The "March King" ; The legacy of John Philip Sousa ; The prolific Sousa ; Sousa's far-reaching influence ; A phenomenon of the entertainment world ; The patriot ; Influences on bands ; Contribution to operetta ; Impact on jazz ; Impact on the recording industry ; On the radio ; The practical composer ; Honors -- II. Biography of John Philip Sousa: Childhood in Washington, D.C. ; A marine at thirteen ; Conductor of theater orchestras ; Opportunities in Philadelphia ; Marriage ; Conductor of the United States Marine Band ; His first published operetta ; Sousa's first noteworthy march ; First called "March King" ; Ending his marine corps career ; Formation of the Sousa band ; A triumph in operetta ; The fight with the manager's widow ; Three more successes in operetta ; The first European tours ; Campaigning for composers' rights ; The world tour of 1910-1911 ; Forging ahead ; A navy recruit at sixty-two ; The postwar years ; The end of an era -- III. The gentle man. A happy, active life ; Determination and success ; Sportsman ; Regard for others ; A kindly employer -- IV. Sousa's philosophy of music. On composing ; On conducting ; On programming ; On instrumentation ; On the future of music in America -- V. The incredible Sousa band: the beginning of an American institution ; A unique musical organization ; One big happy family ; Eminent soloists ; Business aspects ; The impact of Sousa band alumni ; The Sousa band library ; The Sousa band fraternal society -- VI. Marching on. Appendix 1: The works of John Philip Sousa ; Appendix 2: The family of John Philip Sousa ; Appendix 3: The residences of John Philip Sousa ; Appendix 4: John Philip Sousa's military career. |
| Bibliography note | Bibliography: pages 245-248. |
| LCCN | 73001712 |
| ISBN | 0138235341 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Music | Music Stacks | ML410.S688 B5 1973B | ✔ Available | Place Hold |