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Works cited.

Books

David, Ewen. Popular American composers from revolutionary times to the present: A bibliographical and critical Guide. New York. W. Wilson, 1962.

This book emphasized biographical guides to the most famous American composers, such as William Billings, John Philip Sousa, Richard Adler, and many more.

Zannos, Susan. The Life and Times of John Philip Sousa . Mitchell Lane Publishers Inc, September 1, 2004.

The author of the book provides biographical details about the American leader John Philip Sousa, who is more commonly known as “The American March King.”

Journals/Articles

Church, Charles Fremont. The Life and Influence of John Philip Sousa. 1942. Ohio State University, Ph.D. dissertation.

In this article, the author describes the influence of John Philip Sousa on the American band and how he grew up close to his father, then his instructor who was instrumental to the fact that Sousa would become a leader years later. The article also talks about the incredible band of John Philip Sousa and its activities.

Whisler, John A. " The Songs of John Philip Sousa." Diss., Memphis State University, 1975.

In this article, the researcher presents particular information about the most popular performances of John Philip Sousa. The article includes many details about the works that John Philip Sousa has done both in America and around the world.

Online Sources

Colonel Jason K. Fettig, Director “ ‘The President's Own’ United States Marine Band MARINES The official website of the united states marine corps.” https://www.maineband.marines.mil/About/Our-History/John-Philip-Sousa/

In this online database, complete marches of John Philip Sousa were included. The researcher highlights comprehensive points about the long period that Sousa spent in the American Marine Band.

The Editors of Encyclopedia Britannica. Encyclopedia Britannica, https://www.britannica.com/biography/John-Philip-Sousa

On this website, the author provides the childhood of John Philip Sousa and how he started doing music at a very young age. The author also discusses the role of Sousa's instructors in making him a professional composer and conductor.