The Thunderer

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The Thunderer
John Philip Sousa's "The Thunderer", performed in 1896 by the United States Marine Band
The Thunderer
Performed in 2007 by the United States Army Band
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"The Thunderer" is a march composed by John Philip Sousa in 1889. [1] The origin of the name is attributed to Myron M. Parker, a prominent DC politician and Freemason. It is also one of Sousa's most famous compositions.

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Composition

Sousa developed and dedicated the song for Columbia Commandery No. 2, Knights Templar. He joined the Masonic organization earlier in his career and wished to compose a unique song for the body prior to the Twenty-fourth Triennial Conclave of the Grand Encampment. "The Thunderer" was likely referred to Myron M. Parker, a fellow member of Columbia Commandery, who was organizing the conclave. [2]

The piece is in much the same manner as most of Sousa's music; however, it is one of his first "distinctly American-sounding marches." [3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "The Works of John Philip Sousa". John Philip Sousa - American Conductor, Composer & Patriot. Dallas Wind Symphony. Archived from the original on September 8, 2007. Retrieved September 10, 2007.
  2. ↑ "The Thunderer March". www.marineband.marines.mil. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
  3. ↑ "The Thunderer". Bandsmen. 2017-08-01. Retrieved 2023-09-13.
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