Manhattan Beach (march)

Manhattan Beach (march)

Manhattan Beach is an American march by John Philip Sousa (1854–1932). It was written in 1893[1] to commemorate the Manhattan Beach Park resort.[2] It follows a different march style (AABBCCDD) and in part D, the tune starts off quiet, grows louder, and fades away.

References

  1. ^ "The Works of John Philip Sousa". John Philip Sousa - American Conductor, Composer & Patriot. Dallas Wind Symphony. Archived from the original on September 8, 2007. http://web.archive.org/web/20070908174925/http://www.dws.org/sousa/articles/works.htm. Retrieved September 10, 2007. 
  2. ^ "MANHATTAN BEACH PARK". New York City Department of Parks & Recreation. 06.06.1997. http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_your_park/historical_signs/hs_historical_sign.php?id=168. Retrieved September 10, 2007.