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GERMANIA BAND. One of Dubuque's most prominent musical groups. The Germania Band came to public attention in December 1858. With excellence in performance their goal, practice sessions were held weekly in the members' homes. | GERMANIA BAND. One of Dubuque's most prominent musical groups. The Germania Band came to public attention in December 1858. With excellence in performance their goal, practice sessions were held weekly in the members' homes. The 1858-1859 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed the group at 156 Main. | ||
The band accompanied the Ninth Iowa Infantry in October 1861, during the first months of the [[CIVIL WAR]] but was mustered out of service at Springfield, Missouri in 1862. The band reorganized in 1872, and its name was formally changed to the Great Western Union Band. A branch of the band was formed with brass and strings. | The band accompanied the Ninth Iowa Infantry in October 1861, during the first months of the [[CIVIL WAR]] but was mustered out of service at Springfield, Missouri in 1862. | ||
The band reorganized in 1872, and its name was formally changed to the Great Western Union Band. A branch of the band was formed with brass and strings. | |||
[[Category: Musician]] | [[Category: Musician]] | ||
Revision as of 04:57, 4 December 2012
GERMANIA BAND. One of Dubuque's most prominent musical groups. The Germania Band came to public attention in December 1858. With excellence in performance their goal, practice sessions were held weekly in the members' homes. The 1858-1859 Dubuque City Directory listed the group at 156 Main.
The band accompanied the Ninth Iowa Infantry in October 1861, during the first months of the CIVIL WAR but was mustered out of service at Springfield, Missouri in 1862.
The band reorganized in 1872, and its name was formally changed to the Great Western Union Band. A branch of the band was formed with brass and strings.