John Philip Sousa

Books about John Philip Sousa and his music

Paul E. Bierley John Philip Sousa: American Phenomenon Warner Brothers Publications, 2001; ISBN 0757906125; 274 pages The most well-respected biography of John Philip Sousa, John Philip Sousa: American Phenomenon explores his life and work and traces his effects on the role of cultural arts in the United States. Sousa was a true musical genius who dedicated his life to raising the level of his country's music appreciation and improving its image abroad. This new edition retains all the wonderful images and information about the composer and conductor who had so much influence on musical tastes in our country. This text makes a great addition to any library, especially for Sousa fans and music educators, and is a must for every band director preparing Sousa scores for rehearsal. A reprint with additions, 270 pages. Price indication: $ 19.77

Mike Venezia John Philip Sousa (Getting to Know the World's Greatest Composers) Children's Press (CT), 1999; ISBN 051626401X; 32 pages Presents a biography of John Philip Sousa Price indication: $ 6.95

John P. Sousa and Charles Louis Hinton Pipetown Sandy Fredonia Books (NL), 2001; ISBN 1589633059; 400 pages Price indication: $ 27.95

Susan Zannos The Life & Times of John Philip Sousa (Masters of Music) (Masters of Music) Mitchell Lane Publishers, 2003; ISBN 1584152125; 48 pages Price indication: $ 13.57

Edward S. Delaplaine John Philip Sousa and the National Anthem Heritage Books Inc., 2001; ISBN 1585496863; 182 pages Price indication: $ 15.00

John Philip Sousa My family right or wrong; Doubleday, Doran, 1943; 216 pages Price indication: (used only): from $ 5.99

Green John Philip Sousa: The March King (Rookie Biographies) Childrens Pr, 1992; ISBN 0516042262; 47 pages Price indication: (used only): from $ 13.07

Paul E Bierley John Philip Sousa;: A descriptive catalog of his works (Music in American life) University of Illinois Press, 1973; ISBN 0252002970; 177 pages Price indication: (used only): from $ 35.00

Malcolm Heslip Nostalgic happenings in the three bands of John Philip Sousa M. Heslip, 1982; ISBN 0960882200; 109 pages Price indication: (used only): from $ 6.95

Weil A John Philip Sousa Marching Boy No publisher, 2000; ISBN 0672501074 Price indication: (used only): from $ 1.66

Sheet music, libretti, etc.

Music Minus One Trumpet: Sousa Marches plus Beethoven, Berlioz, Strauss (Sheet Music & CD) - Music Minus One
Perform timeless Trumpet works with The Stuttgart Festival Orchestra! Perfect for practice, rehearsal, auditions, contest solos, performances, and more! This energetic and thrilling collection of marches for trumpet by the great John Philip Sousa is complemented by other march classics by such greats as Ludwig van Beethoven, Hector Berlioz and others. It is a thrilling experience to play these classics with a huge orchestral band! <P>Includes a high-quality printed music score and a compact disc containing a complete performance in split-channel stereo, with the soloist on the right channel; and a second performance in full stereo minus the soloist. <P>MMO CD 3810 <BR>Performed by Peter Piacquadio, trumpet <BR>Accompaniment: Stuttgart Festival Orchestra <BR>Conductor: Emil Kahn

Sousa for Organ - Warner Bros Pubns

Sousa's Great Marches in Piano Transcription - Dover Publications
Stimulating playing edition has 23 favorites that continue to enjoy wide appeal: Stars and Stripes Forever, Thunderer, King Cotton, Gladiator, Washington Post, Liberty Bell, Jack Tar, Semper Fidelis, Picador March, Hands Across the Sea, 13 others in reproductions of original sheet music. 24 illustrations.<br>