Bandleader and composer nicknamed The March King. A brilliant man who sought to reach a mass audience through his music, he formed his own band in 1892 and carefully selected the music to include in his band's repertoire. AMQS on an 8 x 5.5 sheet of Sousa's business stationary, Sousa's pens four bars of music of On The Campus and signed 'John Philip Sousa,' above the quote. In fine condition, with a couple of vertical folds, one through a single letter of signature. RRAuction COA.
