Quote by: John Philip Sousa

There is much modern music that is better adapted to a wind combination than to a string, although for obvious reasons originally scored for an orchestra. If in such cases the interpretation is equal to the composition the balance of a wind combination is more satisfying.


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Author Bio


  • NameJohn Philip Sousa
  • DescriptionAmerican conductor
  • BornNovember 6, 1854
  • DiedMarch 6, 1932
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionConductor; Officer; Composer; Author; Musician; Sport Shooter
  • WorksEl Capitan; Semper Fidelis
  • AwardsOrder Of Public Instruction; Royal Victorian Medal