GRAAS, John - Revision history

Randylyon at 17:39, 21 February 2026

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	[[Image:JG.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Senior picture from Dubuque Senior High School. Photo courtesy: [[MCKEEVER, Susan Marie Graas\|Susan Marie Graas MCKEEVER]]]]GRAAS, John. (Dubuque, IA, Mar. 14, 1917-Van Nuys, CA, Apr. 13,1962). Graas was christened John Jacob Graas, Jr. His parents' names were [[APEL, Susan Marie\|Susan Marie APEL]] (Birch-second husband) and his father was John Jacob Graas, Sr. His father was born in Luxembourg, as well as his mother's parents, and they emigrated to the United States before settling in Dubuque, Iowa. His mother was a very talented pianist and had perfect pitch. His brother was [[GRAAS, Vincent\|Vincent GRAAS]].		Ancestry: https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/7062553/person/152270823482/facts?_phsrc=cbC1194&_phstart=successSource

			[[Image:JG.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Senior picture from Dubuque Senior High School. Photo courtesy: [[MCKEEVER, Susan Marie Graas\|Susan Marie Graas MCKEEVER]]]]GRAAS, John. (Dubuque, IA, Mar. 14, 1917--Van Nuys, CA, Apr. 13, 1962). Graas was christened John Jacob Graas, Jr. His parents' names were [[APEL, Susan Marie\|Susan Marie APEL]] (Birch-second husband) and his father was John Jacob Graas, Sr. His father was born in Luxembourg, as well as his mother's parents, and they emigrated to the United States before settling in Dubuque, Iowa. His mother was a very talented pianist and had perfect pitch. His brother was [[GRAAS, Vincent\|Vincent GRAAS]].

	[[Image:JohnG.jpg\|right\|thumb\|150px\|A young John Graas practicing. Photo courtesy: Susan Marie Graas McKeever]]		[[Image:JohnG.jpg\|right\|thumb\|150px\|A young John Graas practicing. Photo courtesy: Susan Marie Graas McKeever]]

Randylyon at 02:44, 16 November 2018

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	[[Image:JG.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Senior picture from Dubuque Senior High School. Photo courtesy: [[MCKEEVER, Susan Marie Graas\|Susan Marie Graas MCKEEVER]]]]GRAAS, John. (Dubuque, IA, Mar. 14, 1917-Van Nuys, CA, Apr. 13,1962)~~. Musician~~. Graas was christened John Jacob Graas, Jr. His parents' names were [[APEL, Susan Marie\|Susan Marie APEL]] (Birch-second husband) and his father was John Jacob Graas, Sr. His father was born in Luxembourg, as well as his mother's parents, and they emigrated to the United States before settling in Dubuque, Iowa. His mother was a very talented pianist and had perfect pitch. His brother was [[GRAAS, Vincent\|Vincent GRAAS]].		[[Image:JG.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Senior picture from Dubuque Senior High School. Photo courtesy: [[MCKEEVER, Susan Marie Graas\|Susan Marie Graas MCKEEVER]]]]GRAAS, John. (Dubuque, IA, Mar. 14, 1917-Van Nuys, CA, Apr. 13,1962). Graas was christened John Jacob Graas, Jr. His parents' names were [[APEL, Susan Marie\|Susan Marie APEL]] (Birch-second husband) and his father was John Jacob Graas, Sr. His father was born in Luxembourg, as well as his mother's parents, and they emigrated to the United States before settling in Dubuque, Iowa. His mother was a very talented pianist and had perfect pitch. His brother was [[GRAAS, Vincent\|Vincent GRAAS]].

	[[Image:JohnG.jpg\|right\|thumb\|150px\|A young John Graas practicing. Photo courtesy: Susan Marie Graas McKeever]]		[[Image:JohnG.jpg\|right\|thumb\|150px\|A young John Graas practicing. Photo courtesy: Susan Marie Graas McKeever]]

Randylyon at 03:40, 12 October 2018

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	We are indebted for this information supplied by Susan Marie Graas McKeever. Bibliography:		We are indebted for this information supplied by Susan Marie Graas McKeever. Bibliography:
	Doctoral dissertation on "John Graas" by Verle Ormsby, Jr. and numerous other sources.		Doctoral dissertation on "John Graas" by Verle Ormsby, Jr. and numerous other sources.


	''Telegraph Herald'', January 12, 1936, p. 1		''Telegraph Herald'', January 12, 1936, p. 1

	''Telegraph Herald'', Mar. 26, 1987, p. 9		''Telegraph Herald'', Mar. 26, 1987, p. 9

	''Telegraph Herald'', June 24, 1945, p. 13		''Telegraph Herald'', June 24, 1945, p. 13

	''Telegraph Herald'', Apr. 16, 1944		''Telegraph Herald'', Apr. 16, 1944

	''Telegraph Herald,'' May 27, 1934, p. 19		''Telegraph Herald,'' May 27, 1934, p. 19

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Randylyon at 03:39, 12 October 2018

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	[[Image:JohnG.jpg\|right\|thumb\|150px\|A young John Graas practicing. Photo courtesy: Susan Marie Graas McKeever]]		[[Image:JohnG.jpg\|right\|thumb\|150px\|A young John Graas practicing. Photo courtesy: Susan Marie Graas McKeever]]
	In 1931 Graas' parents gave their son a French horn while he was a student at [[JEFFERSON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL]] and played in the band and orchestra. His musical gift on the instrument appeared quickly. In 1932 at [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]], he placed first in an elimination contest of musicians and finished third in the state district meet. In 1933 he took first in the district tournament and finished second in the state finals. In 1934, Graas won state and national honors as a French horn musician.		In 1931 Graas' parents gave their son a French horn while he was a student at [[JEFFERSON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL]] and played in the band and orchestra. His musical gift on the instrument appeared quickly. In 1932 at [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]], he placed first in an elimination contest of musicians and finished third in the state district meet. In 1933 he took first in the district tournament and finished second in the state finals. In 1934, Graas won state and national honors as a French horn musician. He was the only entry in the French horn event to win superior rating.

	[[Image:JohnKryl 001.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|John Graas with the touring group of Bohumir Kryl. Photo courtesy: Susan Marie Graas McKeever]]		[[Image:JohnKryl 001.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|John Graas with the touring group of Bohumir Kryl. Photo courtesy: Susan Marie Graas McKeever]]
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	1) We are indebted for this information supplied by Susan Marie Graas McKeever. Bibliography: Doctoral dissertation on "John Graas" by Verle Ormsby, Jr. and numerous other sources.		We are indebted for this information supplied by Susan Marie Graas McKeever. Bibliography:
			Doctoral dissertation on "John Graas" by Verle Ormsby, Jr. and numerous other sources.

	~~2) ''Telegraph Herald'', January 12, 1936, p. 1~~

	3) ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~Mar. 26~~, ~~1987~~, p. 9		''Telegraph Herald'', January 12, 1936, p. 1

	4) ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~June 24~~, ~~1945~~, p. 13		''Telegraph Herald'', Mar. 26, 1987, p. 9

	5) ''Telegraph Herald'', Apr. 16, 1944		''Telegraph Herald'', June 24, 1945, p. 13

			''Telegraph Herald'', Apr. 16, 1944

			''Telegraph Herald,'' May 27, 1934, p. 19

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Randylyon at 02:53, 3 November 2017

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Randylyon at 04:24, 27 May 2017

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			John Graas-Mulliganesque https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXAPzazTNsc

	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meu9ZMH9eE8		http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meu9ZMH9eE8

Randylyon at 02:25, 15 May 2017

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 [[Image:JohnKryl 001.jpg|left|thumb|150px|John Graas with the touring group of Bohumir Kryl. Photo courtesy: Susan Marie Graas McKeever]]
 Upon his graduation in 1934, Graas joined the National Musical Ensemble of Minneapolis, Minnesota. In 1935--1936 he joined another touring group, a concert band led by the noted cornet virtuoso and conductor, Bohumir Kryl. Graas returned home in time to play with the Cadet band in their preparation for the Chicago music festival and made the trip with them. Graas received invitations to play with the Houston symphony, the Miami, Florida municipal band, and an offer to be the assistant band director at the University of Nebraska. He turned them down in hopes of becoming a conductor of a major symphony. [[Image:johnwoodwindensemble.jpg|right|thumb|350px|Woodwind ensemble. Photo courtesy: Susan Marie Graas McKeever]]
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 In 1987 the Dubuque Musicians Association inducted Graas into their Hall of Fame.
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Randylyon at 02:11, 15 May 2017

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	[[Image:JohnKryl 001.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|John Graas with the touring group of Bohumir Kryl. Photo courtesy: Susan Marie Graas McKeever]]		[[Image:JohnKryl 001.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|John Graas with the touring group of Bohumir Kryl. Photo courtesy: Susan Marie Graas McKeever]]
	John Graas playing percussion with the famous Liberace. Courtesy: Susan Graas McKeever(https://youtu.be/eSx3g7blINg?t=7m6s)		John Graas playing percussion with the famous Liberace. (First piece of music only) Courtesy: Susan Graas McKeever(https://youtu.be/eSx3g7blINg?t=7m6s)

	Upon his graduation in 1934, Graas joined the National Musical Ensemble of Minneapolis, Minnesota. In 1935--1936 he joined another touring group, a concert band led by the noted cornet virtuoso and conductor, Bohumir Kryl. Graas returned home in time to play with the Cadet band in their preparation for the Chicago music festival and made the trip with them. Graas received invitations to play with the Houston symphony, the Miami, Florida municipal band, and an offer to be the assistant band director at the University of Nebraska. He turned them down in hopes of becoming a conductor of a major symphony. [[Image:johnwoodwindensemble.jpg\|right\|thumb\|350px\|Woodwind ensemble. Photo courtesy: Susan Marie Graas McKeever]]		Upon his graduation in 1934, Graas joined the National Musical Ensemble of Minneapolis, Minnesota. In 1935--1936 he joined another touring group, a concert band led by the noted cornet virtuoso and conductor, Bohumir Kryl. Graas returned home in time to play with the Cadet band in their preparation for the Chicago music festival and made the trip with them. Graas received invitations to play with the Houston symphony, the Miami, Florida municipal band, and an offer to be the assistant band director at the University of Nebraska. He turned them down in hopes of becoming a conductor of a major symphony. [[Image:johnwoodwindensemble.jpg\|right\|thumb\|350px\|Woodwind ensemble. Photo courtesy: Susan Marie Graas McKeever]]

Randylyon at 02:09, 15 May 2017

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	[[Image:JohnKryl 001.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|John Graas with the touring group of Bohumir Kryl. Photo courtesy: Susan Marie Graas McKeever]]		[[Image:JohnKryl 001.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|John Graas with the touring group of Bohumir Kryl. Photo courtesy: Susan Marie Graas McKeever]]
			John Graas playing percussion with the famous Liberace. Courtesy: Susan Graas McKeever(https://youtu.be/eSx3g7blINg?t=7m6s)

	Upon his graduation in 1934, Graas joined the National Musical Ensemble of Minneapolis, Minnesota. In 1935--1936 he joined another touring group, a concert band led by the noted cornet virtuoso and conductor, Bohumir Kryl. Graas returned home in time to play with the Cadet band in their preparation for the Chicago music festival and made the trip with them. Graas received invitations to play with the Houston symphony, the Miami, Florida municipal band, and an offer to be the assistant band director at the University of Nebraska. He turned them down in hopes of becoming a conductor of a major symphony. [[Image:johnwoodwindensemble.jpg\|right\|thumb\|350px\|Woodwind ensemble. Photo courtesy: Susan Marie Graas McKeever]]		Upon his graduation in 1934, Graas joined the National Musical Ensemble of Minneapolis, Minnesota. In 1935--1936 he joined another touring group, a concert band led by the noted cornet virtuoso and conductor, Bohumir Kryl. Graas returned home in time to play with the Cadet band in their preparation for the Chicago music festival and made the trip with them. Graas received invitations to play with the Houston symphony, the Miami, Florida municipal band, and an offer to be the assistant band director at the University of Nebraska. He turned them down in hopes of becoming a conductor of a major symphony. [[Image:johnwoodwindensemble.jpg\|right\|thumb\|350px\|Woodwind ensemble. Photo courtesy: Susan Marie Graas McKeever]]