Did John Philip Sousa Invented the Sousaphone?

Created around 1893 by J.W. Pepper at the direction of American bandleader John Philip Sousa (after whom the instrument was then named), it was designed to be easier to play than the concert tuba while standing or marching, as well as to carry the sound of the instrument above the heads of the band.

Did John Philip Sousa make the sousaphone?

The sousaphone is named after John Philip Sousa (1854-1932), who had early sousaphones made according to his specifications in the late nineteenth century.

Where was the sousaphone made?

Pepper built the instrument in 1895 at his factory in Philadelphia. He dubbed it "The Sousaphone" to honor Sousa. It was a concert instrument - not a marching horn. Its huge, detachable bell pointed straight up.