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“From childhood I was passionately fond of music and wanted to be a musician. I have no recollection of any real desire ever to be anything else.”

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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