* John Philip Sousa (1854-1932): Sousa is often called the "March King" and is best known for his marches such as "The Stars and Stripes Forever" and "Semper Fidelis."
* Henry Fillmore (1881-1956): Fillmore is known for his marches "The Klaxon" and "His Honor."
* Karl King (1891-1971): King is known for his marches such as "Barnum and Bailey's Favorite" and "The Thunderer."
* Meredith Willson (1902-1984): Willson is known for his marches such as "Seventy-Six Trombones" and "The Music Man."
* Harold Bennett (1916-2006): Bennett is known for his marches such as "The Magnificent Seven" and "The Cowboys."
* Alfred Reed (1921-2005): Reed is known for his marches such as "The Hindenburg" and "Russian Christmas Music."
* John Williams (b. 1932): Williams is known for his marches such as "The Olympic Fanfare and Theme" and "Star Wars (Main Title)."