Description
Composed to commemorate the 1883 transit of Venus, this march showcases Sousa's stately, fanfare-like themes typical of the "March King." Though only about two minutes long, it packs in a dense stream of notes, demanding sustained rhythmic precision and stamina from advanced pianists to carry its dotted-rhythm figures through to the end.
Marches defined by their strong, steady rhythm, spanning from Bach's keyboard works to Sousa's popular American marches.
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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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