Since 2011, Make Music Chicago has pioneered the “Sousapalooza” – an invitation for hundreds of brass, wind, and percussion players to come together and sightread the music of The March King, John Philip Sousa.
Sousapaloozas will return on June 21, 2025 to cities around the U.S. Download the music, bring your horn, and join the band!
Sample Sousapalooza Repertoire (click to download):
Sousapaloozas on Saturday, June 21, 2025
Atlanta, GA
Led by Aaron Kruziki
at the Atlanta Federation of Musicians
551 Dutch Valley Rd
Email: office@atlantamusicians.com
Time: 10:30AM-12:00PM
What to bring: instruments
Anchorage, AK
Horn Doctor Music Store
at The Anchorage Museum
625 C Street
Time: 11:30 AM
What to bring: music, a chair, a music stand, and your instrument. Dress in patriotic red, white, and blue!
Bloomington, IN
Led by Joe Car
at Switchyard Park
1601 S Rogers St
Email: tubadoug7@gmail.com
Time: 2:00PM-4:00PM
What to bring: music, stand, chair, and a hat for the sun
Chicago, IL
Led by Kyle Rhoades
Roosevelt University
at Spirit of Music Gardens in Grant Park
601 S Michigan Ave
Email: symphonic@lakesidepride.org
Time: 1:00PM-2:00PM
What to bring: stand or flip folder, and sunscreen or hat
Huntsville, AL
Led by Sue Holleran
Huntsville Concert Band
at Sandra Moon Community Complex
7901 Bailey Cove Rd
Email: HuntsvilleConcertBand@outlook.com
Time: 5:00PM-6:00PM
What to bring: horn or percussion gear, and music
Lansing, MI
Led by Elyse Gray
at Marshall Music
3240 E Saginaw St
Email: egray@marshallmusic.com
Time: 12:00PM-1:00PM
What to bring: instruments
Loveland, OH
Led by Christian Arellano
at Nisbet Park
126 S Karl Brown Wy
Email: christian.arellano.12mcd@gmail.com
Time: 11:00AM-1:00PM
What to bring: instruments, music stand, folding chair, clips for music, and parts
Madison, WI
Led by Alex Saloutos
at Rennebohm Park Shelter
115 N Eau Claire Ave
Email: asaloutos@tds.net
Time: 12:00PM-1:30PM
What to bring: music stand, clips for music, folding chair, and printed parts or electronic device with stand
Milwaukee, WI
Led by Karen Mary Lippert
Brass Bell Music Store
at 330 North Glenview
Email: karenmlippert@gmail.com
Time: 3:00PM-4:00PM
What to bring: printed music, music stands, and Instruments
New Brighton, PA
Led by Beth Schiemer
Brighton Music Center
at Stage 1011
1015 Third Ave
Email: beth@brightonmusic.com
Time: 3:30PM-5:00PM
What to bring: music stand, binder clips for music, and printed parts
New York, NY
Led by Oscar Thorp
at The Hugh Plaza
601 Lexington Ave. @ 53rd St Closest subways- E,M to 53rd, 6 to 51st.
Email: kwarrensky@gmail.com
Time: 11:00AM-12:30PM
What to bring: downloaded music, stands, clips, and printed parts
Platteville, WI
Led by Aisha Durst
Make Music Platteville
at Smith Park
1-99 Camp St
Email: dursta@fennimore.k12.wi.us
Time: 6:30 – 7:30 pm
What to bring: music stand, chair, clips for music, and printed music
Troy, NY
Led by Jessica Bowen
at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
30 Second Street
Email: jessica@troymusichall.org
Time: 4:00PM-5:00PM
What to bring: printed parts, and instruments
Tyler, TX
Led by Dr. Sarah Roberts
Tyler Junior College & University of Texas at Tyler
at Bergfeld Park
1510 S. College Ave
Email: stephjohnson816@yahoo.com
Time: 9:00AM-11:00AM
What to bring: music stand, clips for music, chair if needed, and printed parts
Sousapalooza: Gallery
