Keywords: School band
Item 67536
Strong School Band, Strong, ca. 1958
Contributed by: Mr. & Mrs. Roger Lambert through Strong Historical Society Date: circa 1958 Location: Strong Media: Photographic print
Item 11104
Houlton High School Marching Band, ca. 1935
Contributed by: Aroostook County Historical and Art Museum Date: circa 1935 Location: Houlton Media: Photographic print
Exhibit
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.
Exhibit
Music in Maine - Community and School Marching Bands
"School Bands Click to explore School Bands Most Maine schools did not have instrumental music programs until the early 20th century, so…"
Site Page
John Martin: Expert Observer - Bangor Cornet Band member, 1864
"Bangor Cornet Band member, 1864 Contributed by Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum Description John Martin (1823-1904), an…"
Site Page
Lincoln, Maine - Ballard Hill School, Lincoln, ca. 1930
"… In the summer of 1918, the citizens of Lincoln banded together and started the construction of a new grade school for their children."
Story
Jim Paquette - preserving his Franco-American and musical roots
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
Lead singer of the iconic Black Hart Band shares insights of his life journey.
Story
Mike Remillard shares his in-depth knowledge of our community
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
You will learn a lot from Mike's fascination with many topics from church organs to submarines.