Every year, the U.S. Marine Band plays the composer’s songs in celebration of his birthday. But after the federal government ...

Nov. 10 marks the 250th birthday of the Marine Corps, and in honor of that anniversary, we share two newspaper accounts of ...

Most people familiar with patriotic Fourth of July celebrations in the United States have likely heard at least one song by John Philip Sousa, famous 19th-century conductor and composer of “Stars and ...

“The Stars and Stripes Forever” and other cherished marches from American composer John Philip Sousa will be heard across the country on the Fourth of July next week, so what better place to watch ...

John Philip Sousa, famous American band conductor and march king of a generation ago, died unexpectedly early this morning in his room in the Abraham Lincoln Hotel from an attack of heart disease. He ...

Are you aware that we're so fortunate to live in Franklin County for so many reasons? One of these things that makes it so special is our rich history. I've had a real passion for many years about our ...

SANTA CRUZ — The Santa Cruz High School band was invited to perform this weekend in the concert hall of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., for the John Philip ...

For many people, the most significant local cultural event during the life of The Washington Post occurred on June 15, 1889, when composer John Philip Sousa introduced "The Washington Post March." You ...

Music for President's Day continues with music in the White House. The ensemble that played in the executive mansion not long after it was built in 1800 has played a role in music at the White House ...