Erie Civic Music Association 1975-1976 Season

Title:
Erie Civic Music Association 1975-1976 Season.
Author /Arranger:
Call Number:
Lavalle P6
Published:
Unpublished.
Format:
1 program (12p.); 8 1/2 x 11 1/2.
Notes:
Includes biography (and picture) of Paul Lavalle, as well as biographies on soloists Dan McCall, Jerry Kuhl, Mark Heter, and Anthony LoBalbo

Link to Program (page 1 and 11-14)

Ensemble:
Additional Name(s):
Performers: Dan McCall (Banjo, Vocals), Jerry Kuhl (Euphonium), Calvin Price (Trumpet), Anthony Perfetti (Trumpet), David Ellis (Trumpet), Mark Heter (Tuba), Anthony LoBalbo (Piano), Paul Lavalle (Clarinet), Dixieland Band

Song Titles: “Folklore USA Suite”; “Stephen Foster’s America”; ‘The American Salute”; “The Volunteer”; “The Bugler’s Holiday”; “Tramp, Tramp, Tramp”; “Clarinet Polka”; “Maple Leaf Rag”; “Cascades”; “The Entertainer”; “The St. Louis Blues”; “Go, Go, Go”; “That’s A-Plenty”; “Rhapsody in Blue”; “Hits of the Roaring 20’s”; “Cleopatra Had a Jazz Band”; “The Sounds of the Big Band Era”; “Sousa on Parade”

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North Hills Performing Arts presents Paul Lavalle and the Band of America in… “Stars and Stripes Forever”

Title:
North Hills Performing Arts presents Paul Lavalle and the Band of America in… “Stars and Stripes Forever”
Author /Arranger:
Presented by: North Hills Performing Arts
Call Number:
Lavalle P7
Published:
Unpublished.
Format:
1 program (2 folded sheets); 6 1/4″ x 9 1/2″
Notes:
Took Place on Saturday, January 24, 1976

Link To Program (pages 1 & 3)

Ensemble:
Additional Name(s):
Performers: Dan McCall (Banjo), Jerry Kuhl (Euphonium), Calvin Price (Trumpet), Anthony Perfetti (Trumpet), David Ellis (Trumpet), Mark Heter (Tuba), Anthony LoBalbo (Piano), Paul Lavalle (Clarinet), Dixieland Band

Song Titles: “Folklore USA Suite”; “Stephen Foster’s America”; ‘The American Salute”; “The Volunteer”; “The Bugler’s Holiday”; “Tramp, Tramp, Tramp”; “Clarinet Polka”; “Maple Leaf Rag”; “Cascades”; “The Entertainer”; “The St. Louis Blues”; “Go, Go, Go”; “That’s A-Plenty”; “Rhapsody in Blue”; “Hits of the Roaring 20’s”; “Cleopatra Had a Jazz Band”; “Sounds of the Big Band Era”; “Sousa on Parade”

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The Monday Musical Club, Inc. 79th Season Bicentennial Program presents Paul Lavalle and the Band of America in “Stars and Stripes Forever”

Title:
The Monday Musical Club, Inc. 79th Season Bicentennial Program presents Paul Lavalle and the Band of America in “Stars and Stripes Forever”
Author /Arranger:
Presented by: The Monday Musical Club, Inc. 79th Season Bicentennial Program
Call Number:
Lavalle P7
Published:
Unpublished.
Format:
1 program (1 folded sheet); 8 1/2″ x 11 1/4″
Notes:
Handwritten diagram on front of program

Took Place at The Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown, Ohio on Thursday, January 22, 1976 at 8:30PM

Link To Full Program

Ensemble:
Additional Name(s):
Performers: Dan McCall (Banjo), Jerry Kuhl (Euphonium), Calvin Price (Trumpet), Anthony Perfetti (Trumpet), David Ellis (Trumpet), Mark Heter (Tuba), Anthony LoBalbo (Piano), Paul Lavalle (Clarinet), Dixieland Band

Song Titles: “Folklore USA Suite”; “Stephen Foster’s America”; ‘The American Salute”; “The Volunteer”; “The Bugler’s Holiday”; “Tramp, Tramp, Tramp”; “Clarinet Polka”; “Maple Leaf Rag”; “Cascades”; “The Entertainer”; “The St. Louis Blues”; “Go, Go, Go”; “That’s A-Plenty”; “Rhapsody in Blue”; “Hits of the Roaring 20’s”; “Cleopatra Had a Jazz Band”; “The Sounds of the Big Band Era”; “Sousa on Parade”

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The Wabash Valley Music Association presents Paul Lavalle and the Band of America in Stars and Stripes Forever

Title:
The Wabash Valley Music Association presents Paul Lavalle and the Band of America in Stars and Stripes Forever
Author /Arranger:
Presented by the Wabash Valley Music Association
Call Number:
Lavalle P7
Published:
Unpublished.
Format:
1 program (1 folded sheet); 8 1/2 x 11″
Notes:
Program includes short biography (and picture) of Paul Lavalle, as well as biographies on Dan McCall, Jerry Kuhl, Mark Heter, and Anthony LoBalbo

Took Place at the Honeywell Memorial Center February 2, 1976 at 8PM

Link To Full Program

Ensemble:
Additional Name(s):
Performers: Dan McCall (Banjo), Jerry Kuhl (Euphonium), Calvin Price (Trumpet), Anthony Perfetti (Trumpet), David Ellis (Trumpet), Mark Heter (Tuba), Anthony LoBalbo (Piano), Paul Lavalle (Clarinet), Dixieland Band

Song Titles: “Folklore USA Suite”; “Stephen Foster’s America”; ‘The American Salute”; “The Volunteer”; “The Bugler’s Holiday”; “Tramp, Tramp, Tramp”; “Clarinet Polka”; “Maple Leaf Rag”; “Cascades”; “The Entertainer”; “The St. Louis Blues”; “Go, Go, Go”; “That’s A-Plenty”; “Rhapsody in Blue”; “Hits of the Roaring 20’s”; “Cleopatra Had a Jazz Band”; “The Sounds of the Big Band Era”; “Sousa on Parade”

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The Celebrity Series presents Paul Lavalle and the Band of America

Title:
The Celebrity Series presents Paul Lavalle and the Band of America
Author /Arranger:
Presented by Adrian College under Columbia Artists Management Inc.
Call Number:
Lavalle P7
Published:
Unpublished.
Format:
1 program (1 folded sheet); 5 3/4″ x 10″ – “the CELEBRITY SERIES presents PAUL LAVALLE and the BAND OF AMERICA”.
Notes:
Program includes biographies on Paul Lavalle, Dan McCall, Jerry Kuhl, Mark Heter, and Anthony LoBalbo

Link to Full Program

Ensemble:
Additional Name(s):
Performers: Dan McCall (Banjo), Jerry Kuhl (Euphonium), Calvin Price (Trumpet), Anthony Perfetti (Trumpet), David Ellis (Trumpet), Mark Heter (Tuba), Anthony LoBalbo (Piano), Paul Lavalle (Clarinet), Dixieland Band

Song Titles: “Folklore USA Suite”; “Stephen Foster’s America”; ‘The American Salute”; “The Volunteer”; “The Bugler’s Holiday”; “Tramp, Tramp, Tramp”; “Clarinet Polka”; “Maple Leaf Rag”; “Cascades”; “The Entertainer”; “The St. Louis Blues”; “Go, Go, Go”; “That’s A-Plenty”; “Rhapsody in Blue”; “Hits of the Roaring 20’s”; “Cleopatra Had a Jazz Band”; “The Sounds of the Big Band Era”; “Sousa on Parade”

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Columbia Artists presents Paul Lavalle and the Band of America in Stars and Stripes Forever

Title:
Columbia Artists presents Paul Lavalle and the Band of America in Stars and Stripes Forever
Author /Arranger:
Presented by: Columbia Artists

Sponsored by: Winnebago County Bicentennial Commission & Winnebago County Student Bicentennial Committee

Call Number:
Lavalle P7
Published:
Unpublished.
Format:
1 program (1 folded sheet); 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
Notes:
Took Place at West High School Auditorium on February 6, 1976 at 8PM

Link To Full Program

Ensemble:
Additional Name(s):
Performers: Dan McCall (Banjo), Jerry Kuhl (Euphonium), Calvin Price (Trumpet), Anthony Perfetti (Trumpet), David Ellis (Trumpet), Mark Heter (Tuba), Anthony LoBalbo (Piano), Paul Lavalle (Clarinet), Dixieland Band

Song Titles: “Folklore USA Suite”; “Stephen Foster’s America”; ‘The American Salute”; “The Volunteer”; “The Bugler’s Holiday”; “Tramp, Tramp, Tramp”; “Clarinet Polka”; “Maple Leaf Rag”; “Cascades”; “The Entertainer”; “The St. Louis Blues”; “Go, Go, Go”; “That’s A-Plenty”; “Rhapsody in Blue”; “Hits of the Roaring 20’s”; “Cleopatra Had a Jazz Band”; “The Sounds of the Big Band Era”; “Sousa on Parade”

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STARS AND STRIPES FOREVER starring PAUL LAVALLE and the BAND OF AMERICA

Title:
STARS AND STRIPES FOREVER starring PAUL LAVALLE and the BAND OF AMERICA
Author /Arranger:
Call Number:
Lavalle P7
Published:
Unpublished
Format:
1 program (2 separate sheets); 8 1/2 x 11
Notes:
Link To Full Program
Ensemble:
Additional Name(s):
Performers: Dan McCall (Banjo), Jerry Kuhl (Euphonium), Calvin Price (Trumpet), Anthony Perfetti (Trumpet), David Ellis (Trumpet), Mark Heter (Tuba), Anthony LoBalbo (Piano), Paul Lavalle (Clarinet), Dixieland Band

Song Titles: “Folklore USA Suite”; “Stephen Foster’s America”; ‘The American Salute”; “The Volunteer”; “The Bugler’s Holiday”; “Tramp, Tramp, Tramp”; “Clarinet Polka”; “Maple Leaf Rag”; “Cascades”; “The Entertainer”; “The St. Louis Blues”; “Go, Go, Go”; “That’s A-Plenty”; “Rhapsody in Blue”; “Hits of the Roaring 20’s”; “Cleopatra Had a Jazz Band”; “The Sounds of the Big Band Era”; “Sousa on Parade”

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Letter and accompanying newspaper articles

Title:
Letter and accompanying newspaper articles.
Author /Arranger:
Call Number:
Lavalle P11
Published:
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)

Format:
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.
Notes:
Newspaper title/date of newspaper articles were cut from the full article and pasted onto the clippings.

Various handwritten markings on letter and articles.

Link To Full Letter

Link To ‘Stars and Stripes Forever’ Thrills Audience

Link To Civic Music Concert ‘Stars and Stripes’ Inspiring

Ensemble:
Additional Name(s):
‘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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Band of America Delights Randolph County Audience

Title:
Newspaper articles.
Author /Arranger:
Janet Fuller
Call Number:
Lavalle P12
Published:
Fuller, Janet. “Band of America Delights Randolph County Audience.” Winchester News-Gazette, February 4, 1976, p. 1, 3.
Format:
1 article; 2 pages from Winchester News-Gazette February 4, 1976, entitled “Band Of America delights Randolph County Audience”.  Also 1 photocopy.
Notes:
Winchester News-Gazette Feb. 4, 1976 – handwritten on 1st page of article

Link To Full Article

Ensemble:
Additional Name(s):
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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Bandmaster here Monday

Title:
Bandmaster here Monday
Author /Arranger:
Call Number:
Lavalle P12
Published:
“Bandmaster here Monday.” [Wabash, Indiana.]
Format:
1 article; 8 1/4″ x 5 1/2″; also 1 photocopy.
Notes:
Link To Full Article
Ensemble:
Additional Name(s):
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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