When was it published?

March 11, 1932 in The Harlem News

Domestic News March 11, 1932

The Harlem News

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John Philip Sousa, Death, Bandmaster, Reading Pa, Ringgold Band, Marine Band, Sousa Band

Harlem, Blaine County, Montana

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John Philip Sousa, renowned 'march king' and bandmaster, died suddenly Sunday morning in Reading, Pa., after conducting at the Ringgold band's 80th anniversary banquet. He led the U.S. Marine Band (1880-1892), formed his own band for world tours, and composed band music, books, and operettas.

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John Philip Sousa, famous "march king" and bandmaster, known the world around, died suddenly Sunday morning. He had attended a banquet two hours prior to his death, having gone to Reading, Pa., especially to act as guest conductor at the 80th anniversary of the Ringgold band of that city. Sousa was band leader of the U. S. Marine band from 1880 to 1892 when he organized Sousa's Band, with which he has toured the world several times. He was an outstanding composer of band music, had written several books and operettas.

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Death Or Funeral

What keywords are associated?

John Philip Sousa Death Bandmaster Reading Pa Ringgold Band Marine Band Sousa Band

What entities or persons were involved?

John Philip Sousa

Where did it happen?

Reading, Pa.

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Reading, Pa.

Event Date

Sunday Morning

Key Persons

John Philip Sousa

Outcome

died suddenly

Event Details

John Philip Sousa, famous "march king" and bandmaster, known the world around, died suddenly Sunday morning after attending a banquet two hours prior, having gone to Reading, Pa., to act as guest conductor at the 80th anniversary of the Ringgold band. He was band leader of the U. S. Marine band from 1880 to 1892 when he organized Sousa's Band, with which he toured the world several times. He was an outstanding composer of band music, had written several books and operettas.