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Lot Number: 59
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John Philip Sousa a.k.a. The "March King" Autograph Letter Signed Regarding "Drumming" Techniques for Perfecting the Drummer’s ‘Rudimentre Buzz’ |
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JOHN PHILIP SOUSA (1854-1932). American Marine Corps Bandmaster and Composer, known as the "March King" and gained his greatest fame as a band leader and composer of marches; especially "Stars and Stripes Forever," which was designated in 1987 as the National March of the United States. Sousa composed the official song of the Marine Corps, "Semper Fidelis" at the request of President Chester A. Arthur. August 11, 1930-Dated, Autograph Letter Signed, "John Phil. Sousa," 1 page, measuring 5.5" x 8.5," Framed, Very Fine. This letter is Hand-written entirely by Sousa on “Sousa And His Band” headed printed stationery. This letter is sent to a Mr. Stone, and explains the importance to drummers of perfecting the "Rudimentre Buzz."The Letter begins on the right 1/3 of the page where Sousa boldly writes to: “Dear Mr. Stone: -- The ‘Rudimentre Buzz’ is in its perfection the incessant practice by etc ‘Ma Ma Da Da’ roll. As understandable by all drumers the perfect themselves in it. The drum is licening, to must practice & all the instruments, and it is proces that all drumers keep up with -- (left column) “the progress in the technical requirements of the instruments. -- (Signed) John Phil(ip) Sousa”. A couple of transmittal folds and a tiny edge tear at far left from handling which is not near the content, with a light smudge between the last line and signature "John Phil. Sousa". The vivid signature measures over 2.5” long and appears nearly centered upon the page. This letter is mounted in a modern metal frame to fully 12" x 15" double matted with in appropriate red, white, then also decorated with a red, white and blue silk ribbon in the upper right corner. A most interesting instructional letter from the "March King" himself, ready to be hung on display. Provenance: Collection of Ambassador J. William Middendorf II In 1880 he became the bandmaster for the Marine Band and gained his greatest fame as a band leader and composer of famous American Marches. However, Sousa is chiefly known for the marches he composed, especially "Stars and Stripes Forever," which was designated in 1987 as the National March of the United States. Sousa composed the Official Song of the Marine Corps, "Semper Fidelis" at the request of President Chester A. Arthur. In 1892 he formed a civilian band which became internationally famous. His other best-known compositions were “El Capitan” (1896), “The Bride Elect” (1898), “The Charlatan” (1898), “Chris and the Wonderful Lamp” (1900), and “The Free Lance” (1906). |
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Lot Number: 59
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