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Sousa's audition application to University of Illinois Band

March 20, 1930

Application created by Harding for undergraduate membership in the band, humorously filled out by Sousa in 1930. Writes the following: "Personality - genial; Suitability - promising; Initiative - plenty; Altertness - 105%... Instrument - baton (low pitch A.B.A)... Embouchure - Lost in the War..." and "Assigned to: Concert Band, Part - Honorary Conductor"

Annotated University Form

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The Sousa Archives and Center for American Music

12/9/51 John Philip Sousa Music and Personal Papers, circa 1880-1932 Series 3: Ephemera and Uniforms Box 734 Folder 23: Sousa`s University of Illinois Band Audition, 1930

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