Historedia
Group or institution

Ringgold Band

Events
2
Episodes
3
Years
1896–1897

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Ringgold Band, 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 composes The Stars and Stripes Forever

    1896–1897

    Role: Rehearsal Ensemble

    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.

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

    1897

    Role: Performing Ensemble

    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.

Sources

  1. John Philip Sousa Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25