Composer

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John Philip Sousa

Genre

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Band

Compose Date

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1922

Average_duration

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10:55

'Leaves from My Notebook' is a band music composed by John Philip Sousa, one of the most famous American composers and conductors of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The piece was composed in 1919 and premiered on May 22, 1919, by the Sousa Band at the Hippodrome Theatre in New York City. 'Leaves from My Notebook' is a suite of five movements, each with its own distinct character and style. The first movement, titled "The Pride of the Wolverines," is a march that pays tribute to the University of Michigan, where Sousa had conducted the band in 1918. The second movement, "The Loyal Legion," is a patriotic hymn that Sousa composed for the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States. The third movement, "The Crusader," is a lively and energetic march that features a prominent trumpet solo. The fourth movement, "The Black Horse Troop," is a reworking of a march that Sousa had composed earlier in his career, and is one of his most famous compositions. The final movement, "The Stars and Stripes Forever," is perhaps Sousa's most famous composition, and is widely regarded as the unofficial national march of the United States. Overall, 'Leaves from My Notebook' is a showcase of Sousa's skill as a composer and arranger, and demonstrates his ability to create music that is both patriotic and entertaining. The suite is characterized by its lively rhythms, catchy melodies, and bold brass and percussion sections, which are all hallmarks of Sousa's distinctive style. Today, 'Leaves from My Notebook' remains a popular choice for military and concert bands, and is a testament to Sousa's enduring legacy as one of America's greatest musical icons.

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