Sousa's "The Fairest of the Fair" is a witty, memorable, and classic march.
John Philip Sousa and the Sousa Band regularly performed as the featured attraction at the annual Boston Food Fair. Inspired by a beautiful young woman working at the exposition, Sousa composed this march.
The title, "The Fairest of the Fair," is a clever play on the word fair, which means both "a beautiful woman" and "an exposition," making it a witty and memorable title.
