1961 The Big Serenade by George S. Howard Air Force Band |
Item #: BOC2459 Our price: $55.00 |
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Publisher: Instrumentalist Company 1961 First Edition Scarce Book in this fine condition Approx. Size: 8.5 x 5 inches -- 242 pages The Big Serenade - The Exciting Adventures and Travels of the United States Air Force Band talks about how Colonel George Howard memories of his adventures with the United States Air Force. Colonel George Sallade Howard (February 24, 1902 – September 18, 1995) was commander and conductor of The United States Air Force Band between 1947 and 1963. Howard was elected President of the American Bandmasters Association in 1956, and became an Honorary Life Member in 1984. He served as Honorary Life President from 1986 until his death in 1995. The John Philip Sousa Foundation awards the Colonel George S. Howard Citation of Musical Excellence for Military Concert Bands in Col. Howard's memory and the Air Force Band's annual young artists competition is named in his memory. Very good vintage condition. Blue cloth boards in like new condition behind a fine dust jacket. Fabulous piece for the Music Band Instrumentalist or for your own library. Spotless interior. Wonderful early photographs. Please see and enlarge photos and email with any questions prior to purchase. Thanks |
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