Secrets of Sousa performance revealed for famous Sousa marches. Attention to specific problems and "how to do it" solutions through live demonstration with the New Sousa Band. Sousa's marches presented as "classic American band repertoire." Showing the marches are also "classical" in the sense of their structure, historic and harmonic implications. Discussion of period performance practice and unique percussion techniques. Period saxophone useage.
Keith Brion with his New Sousa Band
- Biographical Information
Keith Brion selects the players for his New Sousa Band nationally from symphony orchestras, university faculties and military bands by invitation. They are selected for their musicianship and dedication to performing Sousa's marches in their original style.