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A Capitol Fourth - America's Independence Day Celebration
The Concert History of the Fourth Patriotic Reflections Fireworks and Fun

Old Glory July 4th Over the Years Pierre L'Enfant and the National Mall Sousa: The March King Explore America's Past Image of American Flag

Sousa: The March King

FAVORITE SOUSA COMPOSITIONS

In addition to 135 marches, John Philip Sousa wrote dozens of other works, including operettas, songs, suites. Some of his most popular pieces are:

Marches

Semper Fidelis (1888)
The Washington Post March (1889)
The Thunderer (1889)
The Liberty Bell (1893)
Manhattan Beach March (1893)
King Cotton (1895)
The Stars and Stripes Forever (1896)
El Capitan (1896)
Hands Across the Sea (1899)
Fairest of the Fair (1908)
U.S. Field Artillery (1917)
The Gallant Seventh (1922)
The Black Horse Troop (1924)
Daughters of Texas (1929)

Operettas

The Queen of Hearts, 1885, also known as Royalty and Roguery.
The Smugglers, 1882
Desiree, 1883
El Capitan, 1895
The Bride Elect, 1897, libretto by Sousa
The Charlatan, 1898, also known as The Mystical Miss, lyrics by Sousa
Chris and the Wonderful Lamp, 1899
The Free Lance, 1905
The American Maid, 1909, also known as The Glass Blowers
Sights & Sounds of A Capitol Fourth

Sousa's 150th
The Marine Drum and Bugle Corps performs a salute for John Philip's Sousa's 150th Anniversary on A Capitol Fourth 2004.
What the Fourth Means to You

Patriotic Notes and Quotes