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“I think that the quality of all bands is steadily improving and it is a pleasant thought to me that perhaps the efforts of Sousa's Band have quickened that interest and improved that quality.”

Quote by John Philip Sousa

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John Philip Sousa

John Philip Sousa was an American composer renowned for his marches. His music was greatly beloved by the American public, with his most famous work being 'The Star-Spangled Banner'. Born on November 6, 1854, he passed away on March 6, 1932. more

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