John Philip Sousa's America: The Patriot's Life in Images and Words

by John Phillip Sousa IV, John Phillip Sousa, IV, John Philip Sousa IV

John Philip Sousa was the Beatles of his day--America's first big superstar: conductor of more than 14,000 concerts, composer of a hundred hit tunes, and author of three Broadway musicals...running at the same time! In 1900, he was the best-known musician in the world, living among presidents, corporate giants, and movie stars.

Even today, millions hear and love his music. Schools, stages, highways, statues, and events are named after him...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1579998836
• ISBN13: 9781579998837
• Release Date: April 2012
• Publisher: GIA Publications
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 2.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 11.0" x 8.6"