Sousapalooza

Make Music Day

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.

Sousapaloozas will return in 2023 to cities around the U.S. Download the music, bring your horn, and join the band!

Sample Sousapalooza Repertoire (click to download):

Allen Park, MI

Location: Marshall Music Allen Park, 6500 Allen Rd Allen Park MI 48101

Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Leader: Damien Crutcher

Email: egray@marshallmusic.com

Chicago, IL

Location: Ping Tom Memorial Park, 1700 S. Wentworth Ave.

Time: 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm

Email: mvaldes@classicalmusicchicago.org

Chairs will be provided. Musicians must bring their own flipstand or music stand and should print or download their own parts.

More Information

Lansing, MI

Location: Marshall Music Lansing, 3240 E Saginaw St Lansing MI 48912

Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Leader: Matt Zerman

Email: egray@marshallmusic.com

Laredo, TX

Location: Casa Ortiz

Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Leader: John Reimund

Email: 4taypiano@gmail.com

New York, NY

Location: The Plaza at 599 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Time: 01:30 – 02:30 pm

Leader: Oscar Thorpe

More Information

Seattle, WA

Location: Pier 69

Time: TBD

Email: brione.rainieravenueradio.world@gmail.com

Troy, MI

Marshall Music Troy, 4052 Rochester Rd Troy MI 48085

Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Leader: Annette Kline

Email: egray@marshallmusic.com

Wichita, KS

Location: Senseney Music parking lot. 2300 E. Lincoln Wichita, KS

Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Leader: Brenda Rohr

Email: brohr@senseneymusic.com

Interested in starting your own Sousapalooza?

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