How different or similar are Karl King's marches to John Phillip Sousa march

Question:Karl King was known more as a circus march composer, and his pieces tend to be faster and shorter than Sousa's. Other than that, they can be pretty similar, so you'd have to get to know quite a bit of their music in order to be able to find the subtle nuances that distinguish them.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Karl King was known more as a circus march composer, and his pieces tend to be faster and shorter than Sousa's. Other than that, they can be pretty similar, so you'd have to get to know quite a bit of their music in order to be able to find the subtle nuances that distinguish them.