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El Capitan

John Philip Sousa

DifficultyAdvanced
Duration1:38
Notes1,600

Description

A piano version of the march Sousa drew from his own operetta El Capitan, portraying the swaggering title character. The contrast between its bold main theme and lighter middle section is the highlight, while the dense note count packed into under two minutes calls for advanced technique to maintain tempo through frequent hand leaps.

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About the Composer

John Philip Sousa (1854-1932)

John Philip Sousa (1854-1932) was an American composer and bandleader known as 'The March King.' He composed numerous marches, including 'The Stars and Stripes Forever,' and played a major role in developing the American concert band tradition. This site includes ten of his works, such as 'The Liberty Bell March.'

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