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...concert was made possible when the famous conductor offered to make a complimentary appearance with his band at the University. Final arrangements were completed late last Spring. Sousa has long followed with close attention the progress of music at Cambridge under Dr. Davison's leadership...
...first time in his 45-years career as band leader, John Philip Sousa and his band will give a concert at the University next Monday afternoon, September 28, at 3 o'clock, in Sanders Theatre. Through the courtesy of Lieutenant Sousa the concert will be open without charge to the faculty and students of the University...
Each season Lieutenant Sousa and his band make an extended tour of the United States, playing in all the larger cities. His band, while known chiefly for its rendition of march tunes, includes in its programs more pretentious compositions from the operas and symphonies. Iieutenant Sousa is known chiefly as a composer of marches of these his "Stars and Stripes Forever" is perhaps the most famous. His marches "Washington Post" and "Liberty Bell" are equally as well known...
During his wide travels Lieutenant Sousa has received numerous decorations in recognition of his ability as a leader and a musician. Besides being decorated with the Victorian Order of England he has received the Palms of the Academy, a French decoration and medals from other countries...
Professor W. R. Spalding '87 of the Department of Music, in commenting on the concert last night, said: "Lieutenant Sousa pays the University a very handsome compliment by giving a concert this fall in Sanders Theatre. It will undoubtedly be a superb concert and everyone who wishes to hear it should bear the date in mind and arrange to be in Cambridge at the time. Certainly no student will regret the time thus spent, however busy he may be with the many necessary activities connected with registration...