In celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States of America, the South Dakota State University School of Performing Arts is proud to announce “Sousa in South Dakota: A Symposium.” The symposium is a two-day celebration of the life and legacy of composer and conductor John Philip Sousa (1854-1932), an American icon best known for “The Stars and Stripes Forever,” the national march of the United States of America.
With the assistance of a USA-250 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the event will feature presentations by scholars, historians, students and archivists as they explore Sousa’s remarkable impact on American music and national culture. Historic displays from the Sousa era will be available for perusal during the symposium.
All events are scheduled to take place in the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center. Continuing Education Units are available for teachers. The Symposium is free, but registration is required.
