In this fourth podcast on my favorite composer, John Philip Sousa, I talk to Dr. Patrick Warfield, music professor at the University of Maryland, about his Sousa research including his book "Making the March King," which explores Sousa's early career.
Music selections in this podcast:
The Review March (performed by the United States Marine Band, Jason Fettig, conductor)
Violin Solo: Nymphalin (performed by the Royal Norwegian Navy Band, Keith Brion, conductor)
Descriptive Piece: The Chariot Race (performed by the Royal Artillery Band, Keith Brion, conductor)
March: Sound Off (performed by the Royal Swedish Navy Band, Keith Brion, conductor)
March: The Belle of Chicago (performed by the United States Marine Band, Jason Fettig, conductor)