Edwin Franko Goldman was one of America’s most beloved bandmasters and march composers of the early 20th Century. He formed his own band in 1911, began a series of free summer concerts in New York City in 1918, and in 1929, served as one of the founding members of the American Bandmasters Association.
During his 45-year career, he actively campaigned for better bands and better music for them. Below is link to a brief video (7-mins) to honor his forthcoming 150th Birthday Anniversary on January 1, 2028.
Just click on the link below, and enjoy!
Contributed by Robert S. Cutler, Edwin Franko Goldman Scholar, and conductor of the Mesilla Valley Concert Band in Las Cruces, New Mexico. His new book, “Facing the Music,” will soon be published and made available.
