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John Philip Sousa was born in Washington, DC on November 6, 1854. It was an era of the 5-cent cigar, Saturday evening baths, the horse and buggy, candle-lit parlors and gas-illuminated street lights. During his formative years Sousa witnessed the destructive forces of the Civil War as a child growing up in his nation's Capitol. Later in life he experienced the new-found joys of Ford's automobile and the painful trauma of the War to end all wars.
Sousa joined the United States Marine Band as an apprentice musician on June 9, 1868, not even fourteen years old, and remained until 1875. His Portuguese father, a trombonist with the band since 1850, believed if his son was a member of the band he could more readily monitor his son's youthful exploits and mentor his gift for music. Five years after leaving the Marine Band Sousa was asked to return as its director in 1880, a post that he retained until August 1, 1892.
It was under Sousa's leadership that the Marine Band finally gained permission from President Benjamin Harrison to tour beyond the immediate region surrounding Washington, DC (i.e., Richmond, Baltimore and Philadelphia). This first tour performance took place at Chicago's Auditorium Theatre. After meeting David Blakely in Chicago Sousa was convinced that his talents would not be utilized to the fullest with the Marine Band. Sousa signed a contract with Blakely on May 27, 1892 to form and direct a civilian band of his own creation. On July 30, 1892 Sousa received a second honorable discharge from the Marine Band and began establishing what today has become best known as the John Philip Sousa Band by seeking out and engaging the finest nationally and internationally recognized musicians from America and Europe. Among the most celebrated soloists to play with the band were Herbert L. Clarke (cornet), Arthur Pryor (trombone), Simone Mantia (euphonium), Estelle Liebling (soprano) and Maud Powell (violin).
Sousa made annual transcontinential tours with his famous band from 1892 until 1931. In those thirty-nine years the Sousa Band traveled over 700,000 miles and presented over 10,000 concerts in 1,000 cities throughout the world. Between the months of May and October 1893 the Sousa Band, for a repeat performance, furnished the music for the Columbian Exposition held in Chicago to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Columbus' discovery of the Americas in 1492. This engagement solidified Sousa's legacy in the annals of music and band history. During his life time Sousa composed 137 marches, 15 operettas, 5 overtures, 11 suites, 24 dances, 28 fantasies, and 322 arrangements of nineteenth-century western European symphonic works. In addition he wrote numerous reviews, articles on music and music education, and seven books.
Sousa's "The Washington Post" march, written for the Washington Post Amateur Author's Association ceremony held at the Smithsonian Institution on June 15, 1889, became a sensation as the accompaniment to the newly created "two-step" dance. This truly new American dance replaced the popular western-European waltz as the most popular form of entertainment in America and Europe. On Christmas Day 1896 Sousa composed his most recognizable work, "The Stars and Stripes Forever," the only march ever declared the national march of the United States. This work was the last piece that Sousa conducted in public before he died in Reading, PA on March 6, 1932.
This Collection is indexed under the following controlled access subject terms.
The music and papers were bequested to the University Bands in 1932. Thirty-nine trunks and two boxes arrived at the University in August of that year. Responsibility for the papers was transferred to the University Library in 1994.
1932
The collection of papers is organized into four series: Series 1, Original Music Manuscripts; Series 2, Published Music; Series 3, Ephemera and Uniforms; and Series 4, Photographs. The original music manuscripts are arranged alphabetically by either composer or arranger and the published music is arranged sequentially by a number that was unique to the original Sousa music catalog. Unidentified and unnumbered music was placed at the end of each grouping of music. Whenever possible an identification of the format of the music for each title(i.e., full score, condensed score, piano score, and parts) has been identified with the corresponding abbreviations, FS, CS, PS, P. The ephemera, consisting of correspondence, newsclippings, programs, and artifacts, is arranged alphabetically by type of material. The photographs are arranged alphabetically by subject.
Consists of original and published music, arrangements of western European symphonic music for wind band by Sousa and other musicians, microfilm of original music, correspondence, newsclippings, photographs, programs and artifacts documenting the life and career of John Philip Sousa as musician, composer, bandleader, and "March King." Of particular interest are the original parts to "Stars and Stripes Forever," correspondence between A. Austin Harding and Sousa, and photographs of Sousa with the Band.
See also record series number 35/3/68.
By Leo Sowerby, arranged by Sousa
By Leo Sowerby, arranged by Sousa
Original part: "The Dwellers In The Western World"
Original part: "The Dwellers In The Western World"
Original part: "The Dwellers In The Western World"
Original part: "The Dwellers In The Western World"
Note: contains the Full Orchestral Score in the key of F. See Also Box 207, F. 12, which contains the corresponding parts to this score, also in the key of F.
*Possibly an early sketch of Sousa's "Imperial Edward March" -- See Box 136, Folder 7
Note: Contains two published piano-vocal scores both in the key of F: the first piano-vocal score was published in 1918 by G. Schirmer and the second was published in 1919 by Harold Flammer inc. The folder also contains original manuscript band parts in the key of Ab. There is a note that suggests the parts include a conductors score, but none exists in the key of Ab.
Note: Contains original manuscript parts for the full orchestral arrangement in the Key of F. See Also Box 137, F. 5, which contains the associated Full Score for these parts.
Also known as "Aunt Dinah's Quilting Party," a popular song in the United States during the late 1880s. Two sets of parts, in the key of E-flat and D, for vocal soloist and band accompaniment.
Photographic negatives of manuscript in collection's control file.
Photocopy of original manuscript score at Library of Congress
Photocopy of original manuscript score at Library of Congress
Photocopy of original manuscript score at Library of Congress
Photocopy of original manuscript score at Library of Congress
Photocopy of original manuscript score at Library of Congress
Photocopy of original manuscript score at Library of Congress
Photocopy of manuscript score from Library of Congress
Photocopy of manuscript score from Library of Congress
Photocopy of manuscript score from Library of Congress
Photocopy of manuscript score from Library of Congress
Photocopy of manuscript score from Library of Congress
Photocopy of manuscript score from Library of Congress
Photocopy of manuscript score from Library of Congress
Photocopy of manuscript score from Library of Congress
Photocopy of manuscript score from Library of Congress
Photocopy of manuscript score
Photocopy of manuscript scorea
Photocopy of manuscript scorea
Photocopy of manuscript scorea
Copies of manuscript parts
Photocopy of manuscript score
Photocopy of manuscript score
Photocopy of manuscript score
Photocopy of manuscript score
Photocopy of manuscript score
Photocopy of manuscript score
Photocopy of manuscript score
Photocopy of manuscript score
Photocopy of manuscript score
Photocopy of manuscript score
Photocopy of manuscript score
Photocopy of original manuscript
Photocopy of original manuscript
ACCESS COPY Color photocopies of fragile manuscript
Down Among the Dead, A Lullaby, The Carman's Whistle, Morris Dance, Barbara Allen, Sally in our Alley, Sir Roger de Coverly, Pray Goody, Hope the Hermit, Tom Boeling, Weel May the Keel Row, Home Sweet Home, The Bay of Biscay, Rule Britannia
Maria Stuarda, Romance- La Favorita, Cavatina- Lucrezia Borgia, Aria- Lucrezia Borgia, Chorus- La Figlia del Regimento, Serenade- Don Pasquale, Cantina- Linda di Chamouni, Duetto- Lucia di Lammermoor, Overture- La Figlia del Regimento
Swedish National Song (Op. 12, No. 8), Melody "Spring", Anitra's Dance (Op. 46, No. 3), Dance of Elves (Op. 12, No. 4), Album Leaf (Op. 12, No. 7), Song "I love these", Humoreske (Op. 6, No. 3), Humoreske (Op. 6, No. 1), Solveig's Song, Dance of Imps
Swedish National Song (Op. 12, No. 8), Melody "Spring", Anitra's Dance (Op. 46, No. 3), Dance of Elves (Op. 12, No. 4), Album Leaf (Op. 12, No. 7), Song "I love these", Humoreske (Op. 6, No. 3), Humoreske (Op. 6, No. 1), Solveig's Song, Dance of Imps
The Martyr of Antioch, Trial of Jury, Pirates of Penzance, Pinaforce, Patience, Princess Ida, Iolanthe, Song the Distance Shore
The Martyr of Antioch, Trial of Jury, Pirates of Penzance, Pinaforce, Patience, Princess Ida, Iolanthe, Song the Distance Shore
Finale Symphony No. 5, Song- None but the lovely heart, Danse Trepak, Chant sans Paroles, Valse from "Sleeping Beauty" Ballet, Song- The Czar's Drinking House, Finale to Overture 1812
Finale Symphony No. 5, Song- None but the lovely heart, Danse Trepak, Chant sans Paroles, Valse from "Sleeping Beauty" Ballet, Song- The Czar's Drinking House, Finale to Overture 1812
The Men of Harlech (Rhyfelcyrch cywr Harlech), The Ash Grove (Llwyn Onn), Hunting the Hare (Helar 'Scyvamog), From Dull Slumber Arise (Codiad yr Haul), Jenny Jones, Poor Mary Ann, Drive the World Before Mr (Cyrrur By'd om Blaen), A Welshmen from Where (Cymro ob'le), New Years Eve (Nos Galan), Of Noble Race was Shenkin (Y Gadlys), Forth to the Battle (Rheyn wrth by Wrecys), The War Song of the Man of Glamorgan (Cadlef cwyn Morganwc), Thou Gentle Dove (Y Deryn Pur), A Mighty Warrior (Per Alaw Neu Sweet Richard), God Bless the Prince of Wales
Bergeuse, Mazurka, Valse, Marche Funebre, Nocturne, Polonaise
Bergeuse, Mazurka, Valse, Marche Funebre, Nocturne, Polonaise
The Time of Roses, Loves Confession Kleine Du Susse, Unrgst the Token, Rococo Standchen- An Old World Serenade, Traum und Leben- The Dream that Lived, Schlaf Sanft- Dream On, Fachersprachs- Maiden with the Bright Eye Dancing, Ballgeflustek- In the Ballroom
Der Freyschutz, Aria "Le Lontan ben Mio tu Sei", Oberon
The Blue Bells of Scotland, March "The Campbells are Coming", Coming Thro' the Rye, Charlie is my Darling, A Highland Lad My Love Was Born, Loch Lomond, What'll Be Kind But Charlie, There's Nae Luck About the House, Bonnie Laddie Highland Laddie, Bonnie Doon, "Twas Within A Mile O'edin Borgh Town", "To the Lords O'Convention", Annie Laurie, Johnnie Cope, "Come Under My Plaidie", John Anderson My Jo, The De'il Among The Tailors, Scots Wha Have We Walice Bled, Weel May The Kneel Row, Auld Lang Sync
Melodie, Menuet, Krakowiak No.1, No. 2, No. 3, Chant of the Voyagers
The Daughter of St. Mark, The Rose of Castille, The Maid of Artons, Bohemian Girl, The Enchantress, The Daughter of St. Mark, Maid of Honour, Maid of Artons, The Rose of Castille, Satanella
Lola, Una Rosa, La Rosa Espanola, El Vestido Azul, Que Me Najo, Jota de los Toreros, La Terla de Aragon, La Sevillana, La Calesera, La Paloma, El Jaque
The Seasons, In Native Worth, Minuetto from Military Sinfonie, With Verdure Clad, March from Military Sinfonie, Surprise Sinfonie, My Mother Bids Me Bind My Hair, The Heavens Are Telling
The Seasons, In Native Worth, Minuetto from Military Sinfonie, With Verdure Clad, March from Military Sinfonie, Surprise Sinfonie, My Mother Bids Me Bind My Hair, The Heavens Are Telling
The Magpie is a Gypsie Bird, Little Grey Home in the West, I Wish I Were a Tiny Bird, There's a Hill By The Sea, The Ringer, The Little Irish Girl, The Heart of a Sailor, Lanagan's Log, Where my Caravan Has Rested, Chorus Gentlemen, A Song from a Sorry
The Magpie is a Gypsie Bird, Little Grey Home in the West, I Wish I Were a Tiny Bird, There's a Hill By The Sea, The Ringer, The Little Irish Girl, The Heart of a Sailor, Lanagan's Log, Where my Caravan Has Rested, Chorus Gentlemen, A Song from a Sorry
Valse- Recits d'amour, Jig- St. Patrick's Day, Song- The Better Land
Valse- Recits d'amour, Jig- St. Patrick's Day, Song- The Better Land
Piano Reduction
Piano Reduction
Piano Reduction
Piano Reduction
RESTRICTED, FRAGILE Access copy in Box 270
RESTRICTED, FRAGILE Access copy in Box 270 Composer/Arranger: Wagner (Seidel, arr.)
Also included: letter from Albert Shutt to John Philip Sousa
Composer: J.P. Sousa; Arranger: J. Cranford
Photocopy of published parts
Photocopy of published parts
Photocopy of published parts
Photocopy of published parts. Bb cornet used as conductor.
Photocopy of published parts
Photocopy of published parts
Leo Feist edition. The theme song of Inspiration Pictures, Inc., and Edwin Carewe's Motion picture production of the same title. Lyric by L. Wolfe Gilbert and Music by Mabel Wayne.
Published in Montreal. Also includes Irving Berlin (arr. Everett J. Evans) "For Your Country and My Country" for 2nd and 3rd Cornets and basses.
Published by H.C. Miller, Parkesburg, PA.
Published by Irving Berlin, New York City.
Ascher's Edition
Dedicated to the first Hundred Thousand.
On sheet music Leila Farnce McDermett has McDermett crossed out.
Respectfully dedicated to Mr. G.H. Curtis.
Carl Fischer edition. American Star Journal.
Sam Fox edition.
John Church Company edition
John Church Company edition.
Harry Coleman edition.
John Church Company edition.
John Church Company edition.
Harry Coleman edition.
John Church Company edition.
John Church Company edition.
J.W. Pepper
Harry Coleman edition.
To the Officers and Men of the U.S. Naval Reserve. T.B. Harms and Francis, Day and Hunter
John Church Company edition.
Miscellaneous parts and pieces.
Miscellaneous parts and songs.
M. Witmark & Sons edition
Young and McCallister, Los Angeles.
Lyric by Al Lewis. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Corp.
M. Witmark & Sons.
Respectfully dedicated to the University of Pittsburgh.
M. Witmark & Sons.
Jos W. Stern & Co.
Shapiro, Bernstein and Co.
Published by Irving Berlin, Inc.
Published by Shapiro, Bernstein & Co., New York.
Published by Sam Fox, Co., Cleveland.
Words by Ray Klages. Published by Red Star Music, Co. From the Movietone musical romance "Cheer Up and Smile."
Published by Sam Fox Publishing Co., Cleveland.
Box 602, Tacoma, Washington.
Published by O.E. Van Doren, Iowa City.
Published by Sam Fox Publishing Co., Cleveland, Ohio.
Published by Chappell and Co., Ltd., New York.
Published by Harms, Incorporated.
Published by Jean White, Boston.
Featured in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's "Hollywood Revue of 1929"
Includes over-sized harp part.
Published by Harry Coleman, Philadelphia.
published by Harry Coleman, Philadelphia.
Published for Orchestra and Piano Solo by Lyon & Healy.
Published by W.H. Cundy, Boston, Mass. Clipped from "The Music Era" magazine.
Stamped "property of A.A. Harding, Paris, Illinois."
Published by Walter Jacobs, Boston.
Published for full band by C.L. Barnhouse, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
As played by Ringling Bros.' Circus Band. Published by the John Church Company.
Published by the John Church Company.
Published by Carl Fischer, New York, in American Star Journal. "Respectfully dedicated to Col. P.T. Woodfin."
Published by the John Church Company.
Published by Harry Coleman, Philadelphia. Respectfully dedicated to the 10th Regimental Band of Albany, New York.
Published by Carl Fischer, New York.
Published by Carl Fischer, for American Star Journal.
Published by G. Schirmer.
Published by Red Star Music, Co., New York City.
Lyric by Arthur Freed. Featured in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's "Hollywood Revue of 1929."
Published by Leo Feist, New York City.
Published by Alpha Music, James B. Allen, Providence, Rhode Island.
Published by Pudge Music, Clinton, Iowa.
Opus 1278. Introducing, The Hymn to the Holy Name by His Eminence William Cardinal O'Connell. Published by Fulton Publishing, Co., Boston.
Published by the Charmfield Co., Alton, Illinois.
Published by Walter Jacobs, Boston.
Published by Liberty Publishing Co., Santa Barbara, California.
Original German text by Julius Brammer. English text by Irving Caesar. Note: This arrangement contains a saxophone sextette which may be used independent of the band arrangement. Published by De Sylva, Brown and Henderson, Inc.
Published by Cundy-Bettoney, Co., Boston.
Published by Thornton W. Allen Company, New York.
Published by Robbins Music Corporation, New York. "The Waltz Hit of England."
Published by M. Witmark & Sons.
Published by The Fillmore Brothers, Co., Cincinnati.
Published by Leo Feist, Inc., New York.
From "Katinka." Published by G. Schirmer.
Words by Haven Gillespie. Published by Red Star Music, Co., New York City.
Use reference copy, see box 769.
Use reference copy, see box 769.
Use reference copy, see box 769.
Use reference copy, see box 769.
Accession No. 2007.120951.002.
Accession No. 2007.120951.003.
Accession No. 2007.120951.004.
Accession No. 2007.120951.005.
Accession No. 2007.120951.001A.
Accession No. 2007.120951.001B.
Australia
New Zealand
Farewell Visit, England
Official Program of Will L. Greenbaum's Attractions
Color oil painting.
"Purchased by Mr. Sousa in Russia during his Band tour of about 1903"
Tin, leather, and rope
C.A. Taylor Trunk Works. Oak and Cast Iron Steamer Trunk, Yellow Stenciled letters on top reading: "Sousa Band." Accession Number 2004.1209051.002.
Manhattan Storage and Warehouse Company Steamer Trunk. Oak with cast iron fittings and leather handles. The top of the trunk has a company label with handwritten note reading, "Old Photographs." Accession Number 2004.1209051.003.
Pewter; given as a 70th birthday gift. Inscription reads: "To the young conductor Lieut. Com. John Philip Sousa as a birthday token from some of his Chicago friends, 1924." Accession Number 2018.120951.001
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Duplicates from the personal collection of Leonard B. Smith
Right Side: Sousa and Various Bands, 1898-1901 Left Side: Sousa Band at St. Louis World's Fair, 1904
38th Season. Sousa and his Band.
Inscription reads, "NY Hippodrome Hip. Hip. Hooray--St. Louis, MO, 1917"
Includes copy of photograph.