Schedule
Sousapalooza
Since 2011, Make Music Chicago has pioneered the “Sousapalooza” – an invitation for hundreds of brass, wind, and percussion players to come together and sightread the music of The March King, John Philip Sousa.
This year, Sousapaloozas will be held in numerous cities around the US. Download the music, bring your horn, and join the band!
Sousapalooza Repertoire (click to download):
El Capitan
Fairest of the Fair
Hands Across the Sea
Liberty Bell March
Rolling Thunder
Semper Fidelis
Stars and Stripes Forever
The Thunderer
Washington Post March
NOTE: Chicago has a different repertoire list, please see below.
Sousapalooza Schedule 2019
Gallagher Way, 3635 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Whether you last played 20 minutes ago or 20 years ago, we invite you to relive the good ol’ days of concert band! Join the Navy Band Great Lakes with Make Music Chicago this June 21st for Sousapalooza, the annual band instrument play-along event. Chairs will be provided, but you will need to bring your own stand or flip folder. Click here to RSVP and download music!
Contact: mmc@imfchicago.org
The Horn Doctor, 1000 Ingra Street, Anchorage, AK 99501
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Conducted by Special Guest Conductors
This is a FREE community event taking place outside in the parking lot at the Horn Doctor Music Store in Anchorage. This is an open invitation for wind and percussion players of all ages and abilities to come together and play through the music of the March King, John Philip Sousa! Bring a chair, instrument, music stand, print off the music at home, and come play with us! Space and parking is limited so please RSVP by emailing Emily, or calling the Horn Doctor at (907) 272-4676.
Contact: weaver.m.emily@gmail.com
Edgewater Park
7pm
Join us in this public celebration of music-making, a highlight of Make Music Cleveland, which will be led by distinguished educator and director of the Strongsville Community Band, Ken Mehalko.
Contact: henry.peyrebrune@makemusiccleve.land
Hillcrest Park @ the Great Lawn
5-6pm
Conducted by Dr. Gary Scott
Join us for our second annual celebration of the music of John Philip Sousa. I guess that makes this a “Two-sapalooza”!!! Sousapalooza is gathering of band musicians coming together to sight read this wonderful composer. This event is geared towards the high school age level, though anyone who knows or wants to learn the music is welcome. All players and skill levels are welcome. Please register to ensure available seating.
Contact: info@thedayofmusic.com
Old Capital, 21 N Clinton St, Iowa City, IA 52242
6:00pm – 7:00pm
This is an invitation for brass, woodwind, and percussion players to come together in front of the Old Capitol and sight read the music of The March King, John Philip Sousa. Download the music, bring your instrument, a chair, a music stand and join the band! No fees, no rehearsal, just fun! RSVP and download the music here: makemusicday.org/iowa/iowa-city-sousapalooza.
Contact: nolan-hauta@uiowa.edu
Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main Street, Hartford (on the grassy side of the building)
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Conducted by Alan Francis
Were you in marching band in school or do you play a brass or woodwind instrument? Get together with a group of friends and strangers to play the music of The March King, John Philip Sousa! Our friends at the University of Hartford’s Hartt School are partnering with us to conduct the group. You won’t want to miss being a part of the band or seeing the performance! It’s easiest if you download and print your own sheet music to match your instrument (repertoire coming soon!). Bring your own music stand (a limited number will be available). Some chairs will be provided. Audience members are welcome to just enjoy the music! Musicians are encouraged to RSVP so the conductor can better prepare: Sign up here.
Contact: ARoy@letsgoarts.org
Capitol Steps, 900 Court St. NE, Salem Oregon
6:00pm – 6:45pm
Conducted by Trinh Youngman
Whether you last played 20 minutes ago or 20 years ago, we invite you to relive the good ol’ days of concert band! Seeking brass, woodwinds, and percussionists for a pop-up community band. Minimal rehearsal.
Music will be assigned ahead of time.
Contact: salem@makemusicday.org
Old Town Square, E. 2nd St. N. and Mead, Downtown Wichita, KS
7:00pm – 8:00pm
Anyone who plays a wind band instrument is invited to join in and sight read the music of The March King, John Philip Sousa. Chairs will be provided, but you will need to bring your own instrument, stand and clothes pins. A few stands and clothes pins will be on hand. The group will be conducted by various outstanding retired music educators from the area.
Contact: brenda@senseneymusic.com
