John Philip Sousa

What year was John Philip Sousa born?

(a)  

Where was John Philip Sousa born?

(a)  

What was his favorite instrument?

• Piano

• Trombone

• Clarinet

• Violin

What is his nickname?

• The King of the Band

• The March King

• The Band King

• The King of the Marines

What did he ALMOST join at the age of 13?

(a)  

At what age did he join the Marine Band as an apprentice?

(a)  

What were some of his jobs before and after he was the Marine Band leader?

• Composer

• Conductor

• Violinist

• All of the above

When did he become the Marine Band's 17th leader?

(a)  

What is the name of Sousa's march which is known as the official march of the Marine Corps?

• The Washington Post

• The Gladiator

• Semper Fidelis

• Stars and Stripes Forever

Which march did he write for a contest sponsored by a newspaper?

• National Emblem

• Washington Post

• The Liberty Bell

• The Gladiator