Keywords: Chandler's Military Band
Item 17732
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1913-06-13 Location: Calais Media: Photographic print
Item 17733
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1913-06-11 Location: Calais Media: Photographic print
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Before the era of recorded music and radio, nearly every community had a band that played at parades and other civic events. Fire departments had bands, military units had bands, theaters had bands. Band music was everywhere.
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Dressing Up, Standing Out, Fitting In
Adorning oneself to look one's "best" has varied over time, gender, economic class, and by event. Adornments suggest one's sense of identity and one's intent to stand out or fit in.
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Music in Maine - Military Marching Bands
"… Chandler's Band Click to explore more about Chandler's Band Chandler’s Band is the second oldest continuously operating professional band in…"
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Music in Maine - Community and School Marching Bands
"… Marching Bands Click to explore community bands in Maine Community bands, historically comprised of male musicians, embraced diverse…"