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American Experience

American Experience

1988Returning Series38 Seasons400 Episodes6.6TMDB
PBS

TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today.

Season 5 · Episode 7

If You Knew Sousa

Aired Jan 11, 1993at 8PM·55m

John Phillip Sousa became America's favorite bandmaster, but band music wasn't Sousa's only passion. He was the first to bring the classics -- Verdi, Wagner, Puccini -- to a burgeoning American middle class. Wildly popular, his was the first large musical organization to go on tour and make music pay. He helped give birth to that great American institution, the small town marching band.

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When did American Experience Season 5 Episode 7 air?

American Experience Season 5 Episode 7 aired on January 11, 1993 at 8 PM ET.

How long is American Experience Season 5 Episode 7?

This episode runs for approximately 55 minutes.

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