He wrote many famous marches during that time and became so well known that a music journal. published in England. gave him the title of "March King." comparing him to Strauss. the "Waltz King." "The Stars and Stripes Forever" probably is his most popular march. but I dont believe there is a single American who does not recognize the strains of "El Capitan." or "High School Cadets." "Semper Fidelis." "The Thunderer." and the famed "Washington Post." Sousas mark on America is indelible. In taking measure of the man we may say: He was a patriotic man. Born of immigrant parentsa Portuguese father and a Bavarian mother. who had made their ways to the New WorldSousa had a strong sense of identification with America and its democratic institutions. He was a creative man. His musical talents were revealed at an early age and were exercised throughout his long career.
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