John Philip Sousa

The Musician of the Month for September has been:

 

John Philip Sousa was a composer who loved writing marching music. His nickname is the "March King". One of his most famous marches is The Stars and Stripes Forever. 

 

Listen as John Philip Sousa introduces the song!

 

 

Here are a few other videos that we have watched in class this month!!

 

First, the super awesome listening map for

The Stars and Stripes Forever!!

 

 

 

 

 

Next, the Marine Corps Band playing John Philip Sousa's favorite song Semper Fidelis.

 

 

 

 

And, finally, the super fun Muppets video that we watched just for fun!!  Its the muppets singing

The Stars and Stripes Forever.

 

 

 

You can learn more about John Philip Sousa by clicking here!