Transit of Venus March
Item
Title
Transit of Venus March
Description
John Philip Sousa wrote this march in 1883 for the unveiling of the statue of Joseph Henry, first Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, on April 19, 1883. At that event, the piece was played by the Marine Band, directed by Sousa. The sheet music was lost for over 100 years, until a copy was found in the Library of Congress. This recording features the Virginia Grand Military Band.
Creator
John Philip Sousa
Source
Library of Congress. Listen to full recording. View sheet music.
Date
1883
Coverage
1860-1889
topic
everyday life
work & play
