Once, a march — that is, a parade tune to be played by a brass band — was as cherished a part of the journalistic tradition ...

What's more American than the melodic, triumphant marches of the march king himself, John Philip Sousa? And let's toss in a world premiere of a heart-crossing, flag-waving piece written especially for ...

I. The apprentice -- A capital boyhood -- Into the pit -- A nineteenth-century musical career -- II. The professional -- The centennial city -- A presidential musician -- Civilian music in Washington ...