John Philip Sousa Quotes

A collection of quotes by John Philip Sousa.

John Philip Sousa was an American composer and conductor known for his stirring marches and patriotic music. Born in 1854, in Washington, D.C., Sousa began his career as a musician in the United States Marine Band. He later formed his own renowned band, the Sousa Band, which toured extensively and became a symbol of American music. Sousa's most famous compositions include "The Stars and Stripes Forever" and "Semper Fidelis," and his musical legacy endures as an icon of American patriotism. He passed away in 1932, leaving behind a rich musical heritage.

My religion lies in my composition.

My religion lies in my composition.

John Philip Sousa


Grand opera is the most powerful of stage appeals and that a

Grand opera is the most powerful of stage appeals and that almost entirely through the beauty of music.

John Philip Sousa

Beauty

I have always believed that 98% of a student's progress is d

I have always believed that 98% of a student's progress is due to his own efforts, and 2% to his teacher.

John Philip Sousa

Teacher

I had found English audiences highly satisfactory. They are

I had found English audiences highly satisfactory. They are the best listeners in the world. Perhaps the music-lovers of some of our larger cities equal the English, but I do not believe they can be surpassed in that respect.

John Philip Sousa

Respect

From childhood I was passionately fond of music and wanted t

From childhood I was passionately fond of music and wanted to be a musician. I have no recollection of any real desire ever to be anything else.

John Philip Sousa

Music

Remember always that the composer's pen is still mightier th

Remember always that the composer's pen is still mightier than the bow of the violinist in you lie all the possibilities of the creation of beauty.

John Philip Sousa

Beauty

Jazz will endure just as long people hear it through their f

Jazz will endure just as long people hear it through their feet instead of their brains.

John Philip Sousa

Music