I think that the quality of all bands is steadily improving and it is a pleasant thought to me that perhaps the… — John Philip Sousa Copy Share Image
I am happy now, to recall that I was no only his son but his companion, and whenever there was a hunting expedition or… — John Philip Sousa Copy Share Image
Dance as though know one is watching Love as though you've never been hurt Sing as though no one can hear you Live as… — John Philip Sousa Copy Share Image
“Nations will seldom obtain good national anthems by offering prizes for them. The man and the occasion must meet.” — John Philip Sousa Copy Share Image
Grand opera is the most powerful of stage appeals and that almost entirely through the beauty of music. — John Philip Sousa Copy Share Image
I think that the quality of all bands is steadily improving and it is a pleasant thought to me that perhaps the efforts of… — John Philip Sousa Copy Share Image
Governmental aid is a drawback rather than an assistance, as, although it may facilitate in the routine of artistic production, it is an impediment… — John Philip Sousa Copy Share Image
I firmly believe that we have more latent musical talent in America than there is in any other country. But to dig it out… — John Philip Sousa Copy Share Image
To the average mind popular music would mean compositions vulgarly conceived and commonplace in their treatment. That is absolutely false. — John Philip Sousa Copy Share Image
