John Philip Sousa, "The March King"
Author: Jenni Null
Students will learn about the life and music of John Philip Sousa. They will discover that he was a prolific composer of marches that brought American music to the attention of a world audience. In addition, students will learn Sousa’s style of composing: using 4 distinct themes that are repeated multiple times.
The importance of the juxtaposed Sousaphone and piccolo will be explored, as will his connection with Marine Band. Students will have the opportunity to listen to a number of Sousa marches, learning to identify the form of his pieces, usually AABBCDCDC. Finally, students will demonstrate their knowledge of Sousa’s march form, by composing an original piece in Garage Band.
The importance of the juxtaposed Sousaphone and piccolo will be explored, as will his connection with Marine Band. Students will have the opportunity to listen to a number of Sousa marches, learning to identify the form of his pieces, usually AABBCDCDC. Finally, students will demonstrate their knowledge of Sousa’s march form, by composing an original piece in Garage Band.
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