... re glad to supply the music to help Conway celebrate Independence Day." He said the symphony would perform two John Philip Sousa marches, music from "Star Wars" and "E.T.," a medley from "Oklahoma," a tribute to Irving Berlin, and ...

... which spelled out the names of all previous presidents in gargantuan twinkly letters. A 120-piece orchestra led by John Philip Sousa played for the guests, who could pause from dancing to nibble on 60,000 oysters, 10,000 chicken croquettes ...

... date: In 1777, British troops occupied Philadelphia during the American Revolution. - Advertisement - In 1892, John Philip Sousa and his newly formed band performed publicly for the first time, at the Stillman Music Hall in Plainfield, N ...

... Karl L. King, Selections from 'Porgy and Bess" by George Gershwin / Barnes, and Stars and Stripes Forever by John Philip Sousa. The Hendrix College Wind Ensemble is conducted by Dr. Karen Fannin, assistant professor of music. Hendrix ...

... Highlight in History: One-hundred-fifty years ago, on Nov. 6, 1854, the "king" of American march music, John Philip Sousa, was born in Washington D.C. On this date: In 1860, former Illinois congressman Abraham Lincoln defeated three ...

... All-America team. For making the team, W.F. "Bill" May, 73, has thus joined the ranks of Annie Oakley, John Philip Sousa and Roy Rogers, a news release from the association says. May, named to the 2006 ATA Senior Veteran All-American ...

... by Albert Franz Doppler featuring Christina Barnes, class of 2005, on flute, "When My Dreams Come True" by John Philip Sousa guest conducted by Donna Maher, "Marche des Parachutistes Belges" by Pierre Leemans and "Three London Miniatures ...

... headquarters, the convention included tours of the offices, a patriotic rally and concert featuring Kenny Rogers and a John Philip Sousa concert performed by the Kansas City Symphony. National President Jane Bingham of Bridport, Vt., presented a ...

... former member of the Conway Symphony and of the University of Cental Arkansas music faculty, will guest conduct John Philip Sousa's "Manhattan Beach March." At 8:15 the vocal group Vintage will perform. The group is noted for their rendition ...

... two perennial audience favorites -- the National Symphony's stirring performance of Tchaikovksy's "1812 Overture" and a magnificent fireworks display over the Washington monument, set against the strains of a John Philip Sousa march.