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The Thunderer

March by John Philip Sousa From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

For other uses, see Thunderer (disambiguation).

"The Thunderer" is a march composed by John Philip Sousa in 1889.[1] The origin of the name is attributed to Myron M. Parker, a prominent DC politician and Freemason. It is also one of Sousa's most famous compositions.

The Thunderer
John Philip Sousa's "The Thunderer", performed in 1896 by the United States Marine Band
The Thunderer
Performed in 2007 by the United States Army Band
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Composition

Sousa developed and dedicated the song for Columbia Commandery No. 2, Knights Templar. He joined the Masonic organization earlier in his career and wished to compose a unique song for the body prior to the Twenty-fourth Triennial Conclave of the Grand Encampment. "The Thunderer" was likely referred to Myron M. Parker, a fellow member of Columbia Commandery, who was organizing the conclave.[2]

The piece is in much the same manner as most of Sousa's music; however, it is one of his first "distinctly American-sounding marches."[3]

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