Is it not the business of the conductor to convey to the public in its dramatic form the central idea of a composition; and how can he convey that idea successfully if he does not enter heart and soul into the life of the music and the tale it unfolds? John Philip Sousa businesscentralcomposition share on social
Anybody can write music of a sort. But touching the public heart is quite another thing. John Philip Sousa heartmusicpublic Change image and share on social
My religion lies in my composition. John Philip Sousa compositionliereligion Change image and share on social
I am happy now, to recall that I was not only his son but his companion, and whenever there was a hunting expedition or any other pleasure, I was always with him. John Philip Sousa companionexpeditionhappy Change image and share on social
I can almost always write music; at any hour of the twenty-four, if I put pencil to paper, music comes. John Philip Sousa hourmusicpaper Change image and share on social
The average music-lover hears only the production under prevailing conditions. John Philip Sousa averageconditionhear Change image and share on social
I had found English audiences highly satisfactory. They are the best listeners in the world. Perhaps the music-lovers of some of our larger cities equal the English, but I do not believe they can be surpassed in that respect. John Philip Sousa audiencecityenglish share on social
I have always believed that 98% of a student's progress is due to his own efforts, and 2% to his teacher. John Philip Sousa believedueeffort Change image and share on social
I firmly believe that we have more latent musical talent in America than there is in any other country. But to dig it out there must be good music throughout the land, a lot of it. Everyone must hear it, and such a process takes time. John Philip Sousa americacountrydig share on social
Composers are the only people who can hear good music above bad sounds. John Philip Sousa badcomposergood Change image and share on social
