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Karl King

Karl King. Band Master and Composer Extraordinaire. General Biography. Born 21 February 1891 in Paintersville , Ohio First instrument was the cornet First published at age 17 First professional engagements with the Thayer Military Band and the Neddermeyer Band at age 18

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Karl King

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  1. Karl King Band Master and Composer Extraordinaire

  2. General Biography • Born 21 February 1891 in Paintersville, Ohio • First instrument was the cornet • First published at age 17 • First professional engagements with the Thayer Military Band and the Neddermeyer Band at age 18 • 26 years old became the director of the Barnum and Bailey Band

  3. Education • King had little formal education • 4 piano lessons • Taught himself composition by studying the scores of over pieces of music.

  4. Employment • At 22 joined the Barnum and Bailey Circus Band • Age 26 Director of the Sells-Floto/Buffalo Bill Circus Band • Age 29 Director of the Fort Dodge Municipal Band, remained for 52 years • The Karl L. King Music House

  5. Accolades • President of the American Bandmasters Association • Honorary Ph.D. in music from Phillips University in Oklahoma • Director of the world record holding largest band, 13252, for the University of Michigan Halftime show on National TV

  6. Compositions • Composed over 300 pieces • Composed a variety of different types of pieces • Almost 200of these works are marches • Other types of his works include galops, waltzes, overtures, rags, and serenades

  7. Marches • His most famous piece was written in 1913 called Barnum and Bailey’s favorite • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUy9mkOd2Us • Other well known marches The Big Cage, Pride of the Illini, and Voice of America • http://karlking.us/tunes.htm

  8. Influence • Instrumental in passing a law that allowed a city to levy a tax to support the municipal band • Pushed to grow the high school band movement

  9. Character • Known for his integrity, and amiability • Never said anything bad about anybody • Worked hard and expected the same from his band • Didn’t think himself above those in the band

  10. Sources • http://karlking.us/ • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl_King • http://www.windrep.org/Karl_King

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