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SOUSA LEADS BAND IN COMPLIMENTARY APPEARANCE TODAY

First Concert Ever Given by Sousa's Band at University Includes Both Classical Music and Jazz

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John Philip Sousa and his band will give a concert at 3 o'clock this afternoon in Sanders Theatre. Through the courtesy of Lieutenant Sousa, the concert will be open without charge to the faculty and students of the University.

Sousa is recognized as the greatest living band leader. His fame is hardly less as a composer, largely of marches which have become standard band pieces all over the world. He has taken his band on many extensive tours, several times to Europe and twice around the world. Each season he tours the United States, giving concerts in all the principal cities.

The concert this afternoon was made possible when the famous conductor offered to make a complimentary appearance at the University with his band. The final arrangements for the concert were completed last spring.

Program is Varied

The band will be assisted this afternoon by Miss Marjorie Moody, soprano; Mr. John Dolan, cornet, and Mr. George Carey, xylophone. Following is the program, which contains a wide range of pieces from classical music to jazz: 1. Gaelic Fantasy, "Armrain No N-Gaedeal" (New), O'Donnell The Band 2. Cornet Solo, "The Carnival" Arban Mr. John Dolan 3. Suite, "Cuba under Three Flags" (New) Sousa a. Under the Spanish. b. Under the American. c. Under the Cuban. The Band 4. Soprano Solo, "I am Titania," from "Mignon," Thomas Miss Marjorie Moody 5. a. Love Scene from "Feuersnoth" R. Strauss b. March, "The Liberty Bell" Sousa The Band 6. "Jazz America" (new) Sousa 7. a. Saxophone Octette, "I Want to be Happy," from "No, No, Nanette" Youmans Messrs. Stephens, Heney, Goodrich, Weigel, Weir, Johnson, Conklin and Munroe. b. "The National Game" (New), Sousa The Band 8. Xylophone Solo, "Morning Noon and Night" Suppe Mr. George Carey 9. Old Fiddler's Tune, "Sheep and Goats Walking to Pasture" Guion The Band

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