Marshall's Civic Band

Glued to a heavy paper backing; apparently used for marching band. 
 
Composed in 1915. "One of twelve marches Sousa composed for various expositions 
or fairs, 'The Pathfinder of Panama' was dedicated to the Panama Canal and the 
Panama-Pacific Exposition, held in San Francisco in 1915. Sousa's Band played a 
nine-week engagement at the exposition. The march was composed at the request of 
Walter Anthony, a reporter for the 'San Francisco Call'. The Panama Canal was 
the pathfinder of Sousa's title; it shortened the ocean voyage between San 
Francisco and New York by 8,000 miles." 
 
The Works of John Philip Sousa 
pgs. 76-77 
Paul E. Bierley 
Integrity Press 
1984 
 
Missing Solo Trumpet part.