John Philip Sousa: Marching Boy

by Ann Weil

Book Overview

""John Philip Sousa: Marching Boy"" is a biography written by Ann Weil about the life and career of the famous American composer and conductor John Philip Sousa. The book explores Sousa's childhood, his early interest in music, and his rise to fame as the leader of the United States Marine Band. It also covers his time as a composer, his tours with his own band, and his contributions to American music. Weil uses primary sources and personal anecdotes...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258082462
• ISBN13: 9781258082468
• Release Date: August 2011
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 202 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"