Band musicians -- United States -- 20th century.

Abstract Carl Bjerregaard is an American music professor, conductor, and scholar of wind bands. He served as the Director of Bands at Montague High School, Muskegon High School, Western Michigan University (1970-1976), and Florida State University (1976-1993). Bjerregaard is a member of the American Bandmasters Association. His ensembles have performed at regional and national conferences. This collection contains materials related to Bjerregaard's professional career, including materials from...

Content Description The Chester E. Whiting collection contains material relating to Whiting's career with the U.S. Army, including his role in creating and leading the U.S. Army Field Band. Materials in it date from 1919 to 2015, but the bulk dates are 1946-1960. The collection has a varied provenance, which is reflected in its arrangement and description. The first box of material is from Frank Whiting, Jr., Chester’s nephew. Frank Whiting, Sr. was a member of the Americal Division Band and the Army Field...

Abstract Don R. Marcouiller (1925-2018) was an American music professor, scholar, and conductor of collegiate bands. The majority of his career was spent in tenure at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, where he served as Director of Bands from 1956-1987. Marcouiller was a Board Member of the American Bandmasters Association, and Past President of College Band Directors National Association, Iowa Bandmasters Association, Iowa Music Educators Association, and Des Moines Civic Music Association. The...

Abstract Frank Mancini (1886-1964) was an influential music educator in Modesto, California. This collection focuses on his teaching and conducting career there and includes music programs of many of Mancini's ensembles and guest conducting appearances; correspondence with important musicians of the time including William Revelli, Edwin Franko Goldman, and others; instructional materials from Mancini's years as an educator; awards earned by Mancini and his bands; audio recordings of an interview with...

Abstract A conductor and cornetist, Kenneth Slater (1917-2005) was involved with numerous bands throughout his career. He performed with the "The President's Own" United States Marine Band and the United States Army Field Band, where he was the cornet soloist for nearly a decade. Later he became the director of the Almas Temple Band (Washington, DC) and Hagerstown Municipal Band (Maryland). In addition, Slater was also a charter member of the Shrine Bandmasters, a Past President of the Pennsylvania...