In the 1890s, Springfield had its own Cornet Band which gave regular performances in a bandstand on the southwest corner of Second and Main Streets. - Source: Springfield Historic Context Statement, 1999. Early band director - Tim Wheeler. Source: Undocumented Later band director - Albert Perfect MUSIC ON PROGRAM FRIDAY EVE (Friday night at a meeting) of the Chamber of … [Read more...]
University Ladies’ Band
Albert Perfect organized the first University Ladies' Band on the West coast. The 30-piece band existed until 1919. -Source: UO School of Music & Dance Timeline … [Read more...]