Sousa

How old would Sousa be this year?

• 116

• 56

• 200

• 98

Where was Sousa born?

• Wilmington, NC

• Seattle, WA

• Pittsburgh, PA

• Washington, D.C.

What was Sousa's nickname?

• Bandmaster Extraordinaire

• March King

• Musical Genius

• Smooth Criminal

Sousa led the band for which branch of the military?

• Army

• Navy

• Marines

• Coast Guard

This march, written by Sousa, is the official march of the United States.

• The Thunderer

• The Liberty Bell

• Stars and Stripes Forever

• The Washington Post

This instrument was invented by Sousa to be used by marching bands (even today.)

• Tuba

• Sousaphone

• Baritoneaphone

• Clariphone

What is a march?

• a piece of music with a strong marching rhythm.

• a piece of music you would sleep to

• Music played in a marching band

What did Sousa do when he wanted to write a new piece of music?

• Imagine battle scenes in his head

• Take a nap

• Ask his kids for help

• Talk to his dog about it

What is Tempo?

• How loud or soft the music is

• How fast the music is

• piano

What are Dynamics?

• How fast the music is

• How loud or soft the music is

• Andante

• Adagio