Wonderful John Philip Sousa Signed Program Presenting "Sousa and His Band"

Signed program for a performance by Sousa and His Band held at the Fresno Musical Club, crediting Sousa as conductor, Marjorie Moody as the soprano, William Tong as head cornet, and George Carey on Xylophone. Light toning throughout, with expected creases and folds and minor tearing. Boldly signed by Sousa on the front in pencil. Program signed, 4pp, measuring 6" x 9", dated January 12, 1929, Fresno Musical Club, Fresno, CA.

John Philip Sousa (1854-1932) was a notable conductor and composer of the Romantic period of classical music, who became known for his marches for the American military. His career in music began in 1868 after his father enlisted him in the United States Marine Band as an apprentice. He would rejoin in 1880 where he served as band director for twelve years, during which time approximately 60 recordings were made of the Marine Band conducted by Sousa. Shortly after the U.S. entered World War I, Sousa was commissioned as lieutenant by the Navy where he led the band until 1918. Some of his popular military compositions include "The Stars and Stripes Forever" (1896), "Semper Fidelis" (1888), and "The Liberty Bell" (1893).

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