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At the beginning of the [[SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR]], the band was sent to Fort Dodge, Iowa where it served as the "4th Regiment Band." Released from service, the members returned to Dubuque and renamed the group "The Dubuque Military Band." | At the beginning of the [[SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR]], the band was sent to Fort Dodge, Iowa where it served as the "4th Regiment Band." Released from service, the members returned to Dubuque and renamed the group "The Dubuque Military Band." | ||
In 1920 "The Dubuque Military Band" merged with Doty's Band and became known as the Dubuque Community Band. [[DOTY, Delhi|Delhi DOTY]] was the director of the first Community Band. He was succeeded by Felix Bonifazi who was succeeded by Milton L. Scheppele. | In 1920 "The Dubuque Military Band" merged with Doty's Band and became known as the Dubuque Community Band. [[DOTY, Delhi A.|Delhi A. DOTY]] was the director of the first Community Band. He was succeeded by Felix Bonifazi who was succeeded by Milton L. Scheppele. | ||
For sixty years, the musicians performed as a union band affiliated as the American Federation of Musicians, Local 289. | For sixty years, the musicians performed as a union band affiliated as the American Federation of Musicians, Local 289. | ||
Revision as of 21:21, 23 January 2016
Dubuque Community Band. The band was formed in 1858 and was called "The Dubuque Silver Coronet Band." This name was shortened in 1880 to "The Cornet Band" with William Keller, director, and John Stuber, assistant director.
At the beginning of the SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR, the band was sent to Fort Dodge, Iowa where it served as the "4th Regiment Band." Released from service, the members returned to Dubuque and renamed the group "The Dubuque Military Band."
In 1920 "The Dubuque Military Band" merged with Doty's Band and became known as the Dubuque Community Band. Delhi A. DOTY was the director of the first Community Band. He was succeeded by Felix Bonifazi who was succeeded by Milton L. Scheppele.
For sixty years, the musicians performed as a union band affiliated as the American Federation of Musicians, Local 289.
The 1923 Dubuque City Directory listed the corner of White and 19th.
The 1929 Dubuque City Directory listed 20th and White.
The 1937 Dubuque Consurvey Directory listed 2011 1/2 White.
The 1959 through 1980 Dubuque City Directory listed 2327 Central.