Title:
John Philip Sousa's America : the patriot's life in images and words
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Publication Date:
2012
Publication Information:
Chicago : GIA Publications, c2012.
Physical Description:
213 p. : ill. (some col.), music ; 23 x 28 cm. + 1 CD (digital ; 4 3/4 in.)
ISBN:
9781579998837
Abstract:
Born to poor immigrant parents, Sousa succeeded through hard work, talent, and self-motivated drive. This is the story of the man, his music, and his era.
General Note:
Contains CD. Tracks 1-17. Contents and program notes included on p. 7 of text.
Contents:
If you knew Sousa -- Sousa's Washington (1854-1874) -- There's no business like show business (1874-1881) -- Semper fi (1881-1892) -- Sousa's peerless concert band (1892-1900) -- The European tour (1900-1910) -- The world tour (1911-1912) -- And the beat goes on (1912-1917) -- A world at war (1917-1918) -- The Roaring 20s (1919-1929) -- The grand finale (1929-1932) -- Sousa marches on (1932- ) -- John Philip Sousa's America.
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Language:
English
