The Fifth String, the Conspirators, and the Experiences of a Bandmaster (Dodo Press)

by John Philip Sousa

Book Overview

John Philip Sousa (1854-1932) was an American composer and conductor of the late Romantic era, known particularly for American military and patriotic marches. Because of his mastery of march composition and resultant prominence, he is known as "The March King". He wrote some 136 marches, and 9 operettas: The Smugglers (1882), Desiree (1883), The Queen of Hearts (also known as Royalty and Roguery) (1885), El Capitan (1896), The Bride Elect (1897),...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1409917975
• ISBN13: 9781409917977
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Dodo Press
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"