Author Biography: marchlover

Many composers have written a 5th symphony that has enjoyed much popularity over the years. Okay, now you know the titles; try to guess the correct composer from the clues given. Some clues may be more obvious than others, but I hope you have fun.

Find any album of Sousa marches and you can bet your bottom dollar they will include most, if not all of these titles (and even then some). Once again, all information comes from Paul E. Bierley's "John Philip Sousa: A Descriptive Catalog of His Works"

This quiz will explore the life and music of the American composer and band leader John Philip Sousa. All the facts in this quiz come from the books of Paul E. Bierly: "John Philip Sousa: American Phenomenon", and "A Descriptive Catalog of His Works"

My native state of Texas has around 254 counties--more than any other state in the United States. Here are some facts, both obvious and not-so-obvious, but hopefully interesting.

So much music has been composed for the wind band. I name three titles and you choose the correct name of the composer. If you have participated in band or are a music educator then I am sure these will be familiar to you.

Here is my salute to those good old lip ripping, finger wiggling, lung deflating circus marches.

Just like my previous quiz, there is no certain order or ranking; just 10 more band works that get a lot of play. Hope you enjoy.

No particular order; no particular ranking; just 10 compositions that are popular judging by frequency of programming and recording. How many of these are familiar to you?