Historedia
Person

John Philip Sousa

Events
5
Episodes
9
Years
1890–1900

Every event in Historedia whose sources name John Philip Sousa, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. John Philip Sousa writes 'High School Cadets' march

    1890

    Role: Composer

    1. 1890 · Washington, D.C.Commission from Washington High School

      Washington High School's drill team requested a march from Sousa, who composed 'High School Cadets' in their honor in 1890.

    2. 1890 · Washington, D.C. (composition/origin locality; publication in Philadelphia)Publication by Harry Coleman

      Harry Coleman, a Philadelphia music publisher, published the march in 1890 in arrangements for band, piano solo, and other ensembles.

  2. John Philip Sousa composes The Stars and Stripes Forever

    1896–1897

    Role: Composer

    1. 1896 · United StatesConception During Voyage

      Sousa composed the march in his head during a voyage, committing the notes to paper on arrival in the United States, per his account.

    2. 14 May 1897 · Philadelphia Academy of MusicFirst Public Performance

      The march was first performed at the Philadelphia Academy of Music on May 14, 1897, following a rehearsal with the Ringgold Band.

  3. First performance of Sousa's The Stars and Stripes Forever

    1897

    Role: Composer and Conductor

    1. 14 May 1897 · Philadelphia Academy of MusicFirst Performance at Philadelphia Academy of Music

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

  4. Convention Hall opens in Kansas City with Sousa concert

    1899–1900

    Role: Band Leader

    1. February 22, 1899 · Convention HallOpening Concert

      Convention Hall opened in Kansas City, Missouri, on February 22, 1899, with a performance by the John Philip Sousa band.

    2. April 4, 1900 · Convention HallFire Destruction

      Convention Hall burned down on April 4, 1900, less than 14 months after its opening, before the 1900 Democratic National Convention.

  5. The Victors premiered by Sousa's band

    1899

    Role: Bandleader

    1. April 5, 1899 · University of Michigan campusStudent Orchestra Performance

      Elbel and a student orchestra performed "The Victors" for a smaller audience during an undergraduate musical event.

    2. April 8, 1899 · Ann Arbor, MichiganSousa Concert Performance

      "The Victors" was performed in Ann Arbor, Michigan, during a concert by John Philip Sousa three days after the first public performance.

Sources

  1. The High School Cadets Wikipedia, revision of 2025-11-05
  2. John Philip Sousa Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25
  3. The Stars and Stripes Forever Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-23
  4. Convention Hall Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-30
  5. The Victors Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-05