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Conducting Sousa With Style: A “How-To” in Bringing Out the Best in a Sousa March

15 Dec 2022 | Colonel Jason K. Fettig United States Marine Band

Join Colonel Jason K. Fettig at The Midwest Clinic in for a clinic titled: "Conducting Sousa With Style: A “How-To” in Bringing Out the Best in a Sousa March"

Tuesday, Dec 20 at 2:45 p.m. in W184

Have you ever wondered what makes a Sousa march so special and how to bring them to life in your conducting? This clinic outlines the unique musical genius of some of "The March King's" masterpieces and offers practical ideas about conducting with more musicality with your band. You’ll also learn more about "The Complete Marches of John Philip Sousa" recordings and free resources for playing this iconic music with your ensembles just as the Marine Band performs them.

CLINIC HANDOUT

 

Additional Resources:

The Complete Marches of John Philip Sousa

March Mania 2023

John Philip Sousa Conducts The Stars and Stripes Forever

Carlos Kleiber Conducts Polka