Brass bands and military marches have not been America's favorite form of music for over a century, so perhaps contemporary folks can be forgiven for not knowing a name that in his own time rivaled, perhaps exceeded, that of John Philip Sousa. Patrick Gilmore (1829-1892) was considered "America's Bandmaster" and the "Father of Military Bands" […]
SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 07:59AM on December 25, 2024