Mar
28
Origins of a Music Man Tour: Day 3
I didn’t have access to WiFi last night, and I was busy getting ready for today’s presentation, so here is a recap of yesterday’s activity.
First, I checked out of the 1900 Inn after a great night’s sleep and a delicious breakfast.
Then I met up with Mom and Dad, and we drove to Albia, Iowa, where G. Oliver directed the Albia Concert Band and Prof. Riggs’ Parlor Orchestra in 1890-91. Band is still strong in Albia, and the town has a great bandstand (built in 1995) that is reminiscent of an earlier structure.
Next we visited Centerville, where G. Oliver’s friend George Landers directed a regimental band from 1884 to 1909, when the band moved to Clarinda. Landers was a mentor and lifelong friend of G. Oliver’s, and G. Oliver occasionally appeared with the band as a cornet soloist.
First, I checked out of the 1900 Inn after a great night’s sleep and a delicious breakfast.
Then I met up with Mom and Dad, and we drove to Albia, Iowa, where G. Oliver directed the Albia Concert Band and Prof. Riggs’ Parlor Orchestra in 1890-91. Band is still strong in Albia, and the town has a great bandstand (built in 1995) that is reminiscent of an earlier structure.
Next we visited Centerville, where G. Oliver’s friend George Landers directed a regimental band from 1884 to 1909, when the band moved to Clarinda. Landers was a mentor and lifelong friend of G. Oliver’s, and G. Oliver occasionally appeared with the band as a cornet soloist.