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Letter from Joe Tarto to American Legion Mag. |
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Tarto, Joe |
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2 typewritten letters; 4 7/8″ x 8″. |
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Points out “Vincent McNany” in the letter with a handwritten pencil note stating “postmaster” in both letters
Dated April 27, 1951 |
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James F. O’Neil |
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Letter from Mark L. Heter |
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Heter, Mark L. |
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1 printed letter to James Madison University; 8 1/2″ x 11″. |
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References to Paul Lavalle and Joe Tarto as side musicians for Vincent Lopez’ dance band. Dates pieces “American Heart” March, The Pint Parade, and Procession Of The Atom Brigade to Band of America and Freedomland Band in 50s and 60s.
Also notes all of these were unpublished. |
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Blair, Rebecca |
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McDonald’s All-American High School Band Information Kit. |
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Lavalle P9 |
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Haney, Ray B. “Here’s why one band director says: McDonald’s All-American High School Band: They Do It All For Us!” from The School Musician Director & Teacher. March 1979.
“McDonald’s All-American High School Band Fact Sheet 1979”, Colin/Harris Communications Inc. Buss, Danielle “They Do It All For 102” from Accent the Magazine for Young Musicians. November/December 1978. |
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2 photographs; 8″ x 10″, enclosed in plastic sheet 1 journal article (1p.) 1 fact sheet (2 pages) 1 magazine article (1 folded page) |
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Link to Photograph – “Paul Lavalle, Director, McDonald’s All-American High School Band.
Link to Photograph– “CAPTION: The versatility of McDonald’s All-American High School Band is reflected in its 17-piece Jazz Ensemble, formed from the ranks of the Band in 1978. The Jazz Ensemble is featured in all Band concert performances.” Link to Article: “Here’s why one band director says…” Link to Article: “They Do it All for 102” Link to McDonald’s All-American High School Band Fact Sheet 1979 All items enclosed in Information Kit folder. |
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Patricia Healey – Golin Communications, Inc. 500 North Michigan Ave. Chicago IL 60611 (312) 836-7100 (referenced on captions of both photographs) |
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From Toscanini to the Band of America. |
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Joseph Estock |
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Lavalle P14 |
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Estock, Joseph. “From Toscanini to the Band of America.” The Instrumentalist, vol. 46, no. 10, May 1992, pp. 20-24. |
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1 journal issue of The Instrumentalist, which includes article. |
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Link to Full Article (pages 20-24)
Information for article came from an interview by Joseph Estock in 1992. The original interview was recorded on two audiocassettes, located in folder R1. |
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Joseph Estock |
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Paul Lavalle Obituary |
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Richard R.J. Morin. |
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Lavalle P13 |
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Morin, Richard R. J. “Paul Lavalle Dies at 88; Was Renowned Entertainer”. Daily News Record [Harrisonburg, Va], Thursday June 26, 1997 p. 9-10 |
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1 article (in 3 sections), photocopy of each section included |
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Link to Full Article
Date of article found with Harrisonburg Daily News-Record archive, not seen on originals. |
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NBC Symphony Orchestra
Chamber Music Society of Lower Basin Street Highways of Melody The All-Stradivari Orchestra Band of America |
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Letter and accompanying newspaper articles. |
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Lavalle P11 |
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Erie Civic Music Association [Melba and Stuart Deaner]. Letter to Paul Lavalle. 6th February, 1976. Erie, Pennsylvania.
Pasha, Michael. “‘Stars and Stripes Forever’ Thrills Audience.” Erie, PA., Times, Monday, January 26, 1976, 7-A. “Civic Music Concert ‘Stars and Stripes’ Inspiring.” Erie, PA., Morning News, Monday, January 26, 1976. (see also P12) |
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1 typewritten letter to Paul Lavalle; 8 1/2″ x 11″; also 1 photocopy. 1 original newspaper article (1p.); 5 1/2″ x 8″; also 1 photocopy. 1 original newspaper article (1p.); 7 1/2″ x 4 1/2″; also 1 photocopy. |
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Newspaper title/date of newspaper articles were cut from the full article and pasted onto the clippings.
Various handwritten markings on letter and articles. |
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‘Stars and Stripes Forever’ Thrills Audience:
Band of America Stars and Stripes Forever References Following Song Titles: “Stephen Foster’s America”; “The American Salute”; “Clarinet Polka”; “The St. Louis Blues”; “Rhapsody in Blue”; “Hits of the Roaring 20” (also mentions Scott Joplin rags and Sounds of the Big Band Era)
Civic Music Concert ‘Stars and Stripes’ Inspiring: Band of America ‘Stars and Stripes Forever’ References Following Song Titles: “Rhapsody in Blue”; “Stars and Stripes Forever” |
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Newspaper articles. |
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Janet Fuller |
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Lavalle P12 |
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Fuller, Janet. “Band of America Delights Randolph County Audience.” Winchester News-Gazette, February 4, 1976, p. 1, 3. |
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1 article; 2 pages from Winchester News-Gazette February 4, 1976, entitled “Band Of America delights Randolph County Audience”. Also 1 photocopy. |
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Winchester News-Gazette Feb. 4, 1976 – handwritten on 1st page of article |
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Band of America
“Stars and Stripes Forever” Jan Williams – helped Lavalle get Juilliard scholarship Performers: Dan McCall (Banjo), Anthony LoBalbo (Piano), Mark Heter (Tuba) References Following Song Titles: “Folklore U.S.A”, “Bugler’s Holiday”, “Clarinet Polka”, “Rhapsody in Blue”, “Stars and Stripes Forever”, “Alexander’s Ragtime Band” (also references Scott Joplin rags and Sounds of the Band Era) |
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‘Stars and Stripes’ Inspiring |
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Lavalle P12 |
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“Civic Music Concert ‘Stars and Stripes’ Inspiring.” [Erie Pa.] |
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1 article; 8 1/4″ x 4 1/2″; also 1 photocopy. See also Lavalle P11 |
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ERIE Pa. – handwritten on top of article |
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Band of America
‘Stars and Stripes Forever’ References Following Song Titles: “Rhapsody in Blue”; “Stars and Stripes Forever” |
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Bandleader hit in Wabash concert |
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Author /Arranger:
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Earleen Ulery |
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Lavalle P12 |
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Ulery, Earleen. “Bandleader hit in Wabash concert.” Wabash Plain Dealer, February 3, 1976. |
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1 article; 8 1/4″ x 9″; also 1 photocopy. |
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Wasbash Plain Dealer 2/3/76 – handwritten on top of article
Other handwritten markings |
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Band of America (20 musicians)
All-American High School Band Muriel Angelus (Lavalle’s wife) and Suzanne (his daughter) Performers: Anthony LoBalbo (Piano), Mark Heter (Tuba), Jerry Kuhl (Euphonium), Dan McCall (Banjo/Singer) References Following Song Titles: “The Sounds of Sousa”; “Alexander’s Ragtime Band”; “Trombonia” (Trombonium); “Star Dust”; “The Sounds of the Big Band Era”; “Clarinet Polka”; “Rhapsody in Blue”; “Tramp, Tramp, Tramp”; “That’s A Plenty”; “When Johnny Comes Marching Home”; “St. Louis Blues” |
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Bandmaster here Monday |
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Lavalle P12 |
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“Bandmaster here Monday.” [Wabash, Indiana.] |
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1 article; 8 1/4″ x 5 1/2″; also 1 photocopy. |
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Link To Full Article |
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Band of America
“Stars and Stripes Forever” References Following Song Titles: “Folklore U.S.A Suite”; “Stephen Foster’s America”; “American Salute”; “The Volunteer”; “Bugler’s Holiday”; “Tramp, Tramp, Tramp”; “Clarinet Polka”; “Maple Leaf Rag”; “Cascades”; “The Entertainer”; “Rhapsody in Blue”; “The Sounds of the Big Band Era” |
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