Evidence update · September 9, 2026
Seven reviewed entries through 1940: six announced engagements and one reported performed engagement. An advertisement or itinerary is evidence of a plan, not proof that a concert occurred.
Multiple advertised shows have separate entries. Exact dates, attributed years and unresolved show counts keep their qualifications. The Sousa entries concern his civilian touring band, not the U.S. Marine Band.
ANNOUNCED
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Sunday, November 5, 1911; show time not specified
Venue: Grand Opera House
SousaMusic artifact gallery: reproduction of a printed programme or announcement. The original item’s provenance has not been independently authenticated; date context is identified in the note.
Evidence limits: High: printed announcement details. Actual performance unverified.
ANNOUNCED
Enid, Oklahoma
Wednesday, December 9, matinee; 1925 from caption
Venue: Convention Hall
SousaMusic artifact gallery: reproduction of a printed programme or announcement. The original item’s provenance has not been independently authenticated; date context is identified in the note.
Evidence limits: High: month/day, venue, two-show announcement. Medium: year attribution. No clock time or performance confirmation.
ANNOUNCED
Enid, Oklahoma
Wednesday, December 9, night; 1925 from caption
Venue: Convention Hall
SousaMusic artifact gallery: reproduction of a printed programme or announcement. The original item’s provenance has not been independently authenticated; date context is identified in the note.
Evidence limits: High: month/day, venue, two-show announcement. Medium: year attribution. No clock time or performance confirmation.
ANNOUNCED
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
October 15, matinee; 1928 from cover/article
Venue: Shrine Auditorium
SousaMusic artifact gallery: reproduction of a printed programme or announcement. The original item’s provenance has not been independently authenticated; date context is identified in the note.
Evidence limits: High: two announced shows in clipping. Medium: city/year linkage via gallery. Performance unverified; not a Shrine-owned band.
ANNOUNCED
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
October 15, night; 1928 from cover/article
Venue: Shrine Auditorium
SousaMusic artifact gallery: reproduction of a printed programme or announcement. The original item’s provenance has not been independently authenticated; date context is identified in the note.
Evidence limits: High: two announced shows in clipping. Medium: city/year linkage via gallery. Performance unverified; not a Shrine-owned band.
ANNOUNCED
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Territory
Evening of September 21, 1902; engagement conditional on sale of 41 season tickets
Venue: Not stated
The Daily Oklahoman, September 7, 1902, p. 1, “Liberati’s Band.” The engagement depended on selling 41 season tickets.
Evidence limits: High for band, city, exact date and conditional status; medium for conductor linkage from LOC identity source; venue, sponsor's full name and performance outcome unresolved.
PERFORMED
Enid, Oklahoma Territory
During the Enid Anniversary Celebration and Carnival; band departed for home evening of September 19, 1902
Venue: Carnival grounds and processions; exact venue(s) not stated
The Enid Daily Morning News, September 19, 1902, p. 2, “The Anthony Band.” Reports music at the anniversary celebration and carnival.
Evidence limits: Performed engagement reported; the start date, exact venues and number of individual shows are unresolved. This is an engagement-level entry, not a claim that only one concert occurred.
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