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First Performance at Philadelphia Academy of Music

When
14 May 1897
Where
Philadelphia Academy of Music
Part of
First performance of Sousa's The Stars and Stripes Forever

Sousa's march was premiered at the Philadelphia Academy of Music on May 14, 1897, following a rehearsal with the Ringgold Band.

The event took place at the Philadelphia Academy of Music. Sousa had conducted a rehearsal the day before with the Ringgold Band as guest conductor. The performance was immediately greeted with enthusiasm, marking the public debut of the work composed in 1896.

Sources

  1. The Stars and Stripes Forever Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-23
  2. John Philip Sousa Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25

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