Outline On John Philip Sousa

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Topic: John Philip Sousa

Purpose Statement: To educate the youth of America about John Philip Sousa

Thesis/Central Idea: John Phillip Sousa had an important impact on the Music world/academia

Introduction
I. (Attention Getter) Ever heard of “The Stars and Stripes Forever”, “The Liberty Bell”, or “Semper Fidelis”?
II. He was an American Composer
III. (Thesis) John Phillip Sousa had an important impact on the Music world/academia

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I. Main Point 1: Military (USMC) A. on June 9, 1868 he was 13 years old and was enrolled as a musician apprentice 1. Initial rank was “Boy” 2. when he reenlisted he was promoted to a military musician a. from 1880 to 1892 he was enlisted for the second time b. during

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