Sousa Marches Played by the Sousa Band: The Complete Commercial Recordings 1897-1930 [Box set, Original recording remastered]

Spoken Word (Composer), John Philip Sousa (Composer), John Philip Sousa (Conductor), Arthur Pryor (Conductor), Henry Higgins (Conductor), Walter B. Rogers (Conductor), Nathaniel Shilkret (Conductor), Rosario Bourdon (Conductor), Herbert L. Clarke (Conductor), Edwin G. Clarke (Conductor), Josef A. Pasternack (Conductor), Sousa Band (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Sousa Band
• Conductor: John Philip Sousa, Arthur Pryor, Henry Higgins, Walter B. Rogers, Nathaniel Shilkret, et al.
• Composer: Spoken Word, John Philip Sousa
• Audio CD (September 30, 1997)
• Number of Discs: 3
• Format: Box set, Original recording remastered
• Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• Label: Crystal Records
• ASIN: B00004SDBT
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #293,249 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Introductary Speech By John Philip Sousa - John Philip Sousa

2. The Stars And Stripes Forever - The Sousa Band/John Philip Sousa

3. The Honored Dead - The Sousa Band/Arthur Pryor

4. The Mikado March - The Sousa Band/Arthur Pryor

5. Mother Hubbard - The Sousa Band/Arthur Pryor

6. The Gladiator - The Sousa Band/Henry Higgins

See all 25 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Imperial Edward Coronation March - The Sousa Band/Herbert L. Clarke

2. Jack Tar - The Sousa Band/Arthur Pryor

3. The Diplomat - The Sousa Band/Herbert L. Clarke

4. The Free Lance - The Sousa Band/Herbert L. Clarke

5. Powhatan's Daughter - The Sousa Band

6. The Fairest Of The Fair - The Sousa Band/Arthur Pryor

See all 19 tracks on this disc

Disc: 3

1. The Golden Star - The Sousa Band/Joseph Pasternack

2. Comrades Of The Legion - The Sousa Band/Joseph Pasternack

3. On The Campus - The Sousa Band/Joseph Pasternack

4. Who's Who In Navy Blue - The Sousa Band/Joseph Pasternack

5. Keeping Step With The Union - The Sousa Band/Joseph Pasternack

6. The Dauntless Battalion - The Sousa Band/John Philip Sousa

See all 22 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great historical resource, August 23, 2000

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Adam Jaworski - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sousa Marches Played by the Sousa Band: The Complete Commercial Recordings 1897-1930 (Audio CD)

This set consists of every recording released under the name of "the Sousa Band", from 1897-1930. Since some of these recordings are over 100 years old, they tend to be somewhat scratchy and occasionally faint. If you're a casual fan or you're buying your first Sousa record, your money can be better spent elsewhere.

However, these recordings are an invaluable resourse for students, performers, and teachers. Even with the limitations of early recording devices, there is no better demonstration of the style and nuance of the "March King" than these performances under his own baton. Also, the chance to actually hear Sousa's voice as he introduces the great "Stars and Stripes Forever" is to step into the past.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Something very precious, November 15, 2004

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Rob Pollock - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sousa Marches Played by the Sousa Band: The Complete Commercial Recordings 1897-1930 (Audio CD)

John Philip Sousa was a great musician and a great American. These recorded relics are very fascinating, and sometimes most vivid, reminders of his greatness

0 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Sousa Attempt, July 10, 2009

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Thomas D. Sweet - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sousa Marches Played by the Sousa Band: The Complete Commercial Recordings 1897-1930 (Audio CD)

CD quality truly stinks. Have to skip tracks when you run across a bad one. And the music sounds tinny. Like a very old and very worn vinyl product. Will not play it again.