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- ↑ "Sousa to Publish March". Lawrence Journal-World. February 6, 1930. Retrieved September 23, 2013.
- ↑ "K-State Marching Band--The Songs of Kansas State University". Kansas State University . Retrieved September 23, 2013.
- ↑ "The Mystery of the "Untitled March"". Burlington Municipal Band. Retrieved September 23, 2013.
- ↑ ""Good" Music Making a Comeback". Wilmington Star-News. December 27, 1976. Retrieved September 23, 2013.
- ↑ "McPherson College Band presents concert". McPherson College. October 22, 2007. Retrieved September 23, 2013.
- ↑ "Air Force band to land in Emporia". Emporia Gazette. February 26, 2008. Retrieved September 23, 2013.
