What a way to open any concert. The Black Horse Troopis one of John Philip Sousa?s best known marches and was described by the great Frederick Fennell as ?a regimental march of classic content and proportions one which serves as a model for all that are similar to it ...? Treat your band with this fantastic march.

Composed in 1886 by the march king himself, this familiar bold march is sure to please. Retaining Sousa's original intent, the theme uncharacteristically incorporates light staccato notes in addition to full value quarter notes. A great teaching and performance choice! (2:00) / Orchestre D'Harmonie

Best known for his military marches John Philip Sousa was an American composer and conductor of the late Romantic era. Sousa's most famous marches include 'The Liberty Bell' 'The Thunderer' 'The WashingtonPost' 'Semper Fidelis' (Official March of the United States Marine Corps) and 'The Stars and Stripes Forever' (National March of the United States of America).The Northern Pines march was composed in 1931and is scored for Concert Band. Named for the tall and beautiful pine trees that blanket the National Music Camp at Interlochen in northern Michigan Sousa dedicated the march to the students who came to the camp and toDr Joseph Maddy its founder. Sousa was the guest conductor of the assembled student band for the première.