Born to poor immigrant parents, Sousa succeeded through hard work, talent, and self-motivated drive. This is the story of the man, his music, and his era.

Most famous for his military marches, John Philip Sousa led a group of devoted musicians around the world and shaped a new cultural landscape. This book documen

John Philip Sousa's mature career as the indomitable leader of his own touring band is well known, but the years leading up to his emergence as a celebrity have