Famous sousa marches

Among his best-known marches are "The Stars and Stripes Forever" (National March of the United States of America), "Semper Fidelis" (official march of the United States Marine Corps), "The Liberty Bell", "The Thunderer", and "The Washington Post".

1. What marches did John Philip Sousa write?
2. What is his most famous march?
3. Who was Charlie the March King * 2 points?
4. What rank was John Philip Sousa?

What marches did John Philip Sousa write?

John Philip Sousa served as the the 17th Director of "The President's Own" from 1880-1892. The most famous director of the band, he wrote the national march "The Stars and Stripes Forever" and the official march of the Marine Corps "Semper Fidelis."

What is his most famous march?

Among his best-known marches are “The Stars and Stripes Forever” (National March of the United States of America), “Semper Fidelis” (official march of the United States Marine Corps), “The Liberty Bell”, “The Thunderer”, and “The Washington Post”.

Who was Charlie the March King * 2 points?

John Philip Sousa (/ˈsuːsə/; November 6, 1854 – March 6, 1932) was an American composer and conductor of the late Romantic era known primarily for American military marches. He is known as "The March King" or the "American March King", to distinguish him from his British counterpart Kenneth J. Alford.

What rank was John Philip Sousa?

At this time, Sousa learned how to conduct and rejoined the Marine Band in 1880 as its conductor. He served with the rank of Sergeant Major and received a salary of $83 per month as “leader of the band.” Under his leadership, the Marine Band became the premier military band in the United States.