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# Band Sir!

A musical history

## Sitemaps

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## Posts

- [Band Reunion 2026](https://bandsir.com/band-reunion-2026/) - Friday, April 24 2026 was a great day to be a Bandsman. The 2026 Band Reunion was held at the Desmond hotel in Malvern, PA. I had no idea what to expect from the event and I'll admit that my expectations were a bit guarded. I was wrong. The turnout was outstanding! I had the
- [Christmas Music from the Forge](https://bandsir.com/christmas-music-from-the-forge/) - Here’s wishing you a merry Christmas and a fantastic new year! I wish you all success in 2026. Dan WJZ-TV Baltimore Christmas Program 1972 The Praise of Christmas Featuring the combined choirs of of the Charles Ellis School,Miss Georgina Kenez, Director;and the Cadet Choir of Valley Forge Military Academy, Col. Robert V. Woodside, Organist-Choirmaster
- [A Belated Happy New Year](https://bandsir.com/a-belated-happy-new-year/) - Good morning! Happy new year! 2026 is well underway and I wish for you and yours a safe, happy, and prosperous new year. Be well and stay safe out there. And thanks for listening to BandSir.com. Dan Wolfe74-76JC
- [New Record Added – “Parade And Concert  - '97”](https://bandsir.com/new-record-added-parade-and-concert-97/) - Check out the new album “Parade And Concert - '97.” Click here or on the album covers to listen! Many thanks to Mike Guzzo ’99 for providing the digital filesand cover art for this album.
- [New Record Added – “Then And Now - Volume 2”](https://bandsir.com/new-record-added-then-and-now-volume-2/) - Check out the new album “Then And Now - Volume 2.” Click here or on the album covers to listen! Many thanks to Mike Guzzo ’99 for providing the digital filesand cover art for this album.
- [Farewell VFMA](https://bandsir.com/farewell-vfma/)
- [A Quick Thank You](https://bandsir.com/a-quick-thank-you/) - Good day! It’s been a while since any news came out of BandSir.com and today is no exception. My goal with this post is to thank ALL OF YOU for listening to the great music that we all created together. I just wanted to express my gratitude to you all for making the site what
- [New Record Added - "A Community's Tribute"](https://bandsir.com/new-record-added-a-communitys-tribute/) - Check out the new album "A Community's Tribute." Many thanks to Norm Arndt for providing the album. It's contributors like him that make this work. Click here or on the album covers to listen! Here's some more information: From Norm Arndt, “I have an original of this album if you are interested Dan.. mostly Dirge
- [Not Marches: Tracks I Like](https://bandsir.com/not-marches-tracks-i-like/) - Back in this post, I listed some of my favorite marches that are on the site. I got a lot of positive feedback on the playlist idea and so I thought I'd do it again. While there are no marches on this list, there's a lot of great music and these are some of my
- [All Audio Files Are Now Dowloadable!!](https://bandsir.com/all-audio-files-are-now-dowloadable/) - A couple of years back, I had to replace the audio player on the site because the company that owned the original one went out of business. I switched to AudioIgniter Plus. I assumed that it had a similar download feature. I was wrong. After learning that you couldn't download individual tracks, I have fixed
- [I Just Realized Something Rather Astonishing](https://bandsir.com/i-just-realized-something-rather-astonishing/) - Believe it or not, BandSir.com is OVER twenty years old. Right around 21 depending on the exact date but it’s so close to 21 years that I’d feel comfortable buying BandSir.com a drink. The roots of BandSir go back to 2004. I’ll quote myself here because I’m too lazy to write something new. “Back in
- [New Record Added – “The Praise of Christmas”](https://bandsir.com/new-record-added-the-praise-of-christmas/) - Featuring the combined choirs of of the Charles Ellis School,Miss Georgina Kenez, Director;and the Cadet Choir of Valley Forge Military Academy, Col. Robert V. Woodside, Organist and Choirmaster. Check out “Cadet Choir and Glee Club 1962-63”, another VFMA music Record that’s been added to BandSir.com! Many thanks to Bruce Daggett, 67, 69 JC, for providing the
- [New Record Added – “Cadet Choir and Glee Club 1962-63”](https://bandsir.com/new-record-added-cadet-choir-and-glee-club-1962-63/) - Check out “Cadet Choir and Glee Club 1962-63”, another VFMA music Record that’s been added to BandSir.com! Many thanks to Bruce Daggett, 67, 69 JC, for providing the digital files. Bruce tells us, "Finally finished the second album and uploaded it just now, 'Cadet Choir and Glee Club 1962-63.' This '62-'63 Glee Club [vinyl] recording
- [Dan's Favorite Marches](https://bandsir.com/dans-favorite-marches/) - Since there's no more music to add to the site, I thought I'd start adding playlists of the stuff to which I like to listen. What follows is a playlist of my favorite marches (not to be confused with My Favorite Martian,) and Colan Breugnon. I'm almost embarassed to say that I use this playlist
- [Christmas Concerts 1971-1975](https://bandsir.com/christmas-concerts-1971-1975/) - Wishing all BandSir viewers a wonderful Thanksgiving and a very Merry Christmas! I wish you all well! Here's a collection of Chrstmas concerts from my era, 71 - 75. Enjoy! Dan
- [Christmas Concerts 1971-1976](https://bandsir.com/christmas-concerts-1971-1976/) - Your one stop spot for all the Christmas music from BandSir.com. Have a very merry Christmas, everyone! Dan
- [BandSir Needs Your Help](https://bandsir.com/bandsir-needs-your-help/) - Thanks so much to those of you listening to the collection of music here on BandSir.com! A while back, I received this email from Erik Ronningen, ’64 & ‘66JC, recommending that BandSir add a category of records by academic year. I thought this was a great idea and so as of now, you’ll see the additional
- [New Record Added – “Command Performance”](https://bandsir.com/new-record-added-command-performance/) - Check out “Command Performance”, another VFMA Band Record that’s been added to BandSir.com! Many thanks to Hugh Roberts, ’56 for providing the album. Click here or on the album cover to listen.
- [New Content Added:  BandSir Scrapbook!](https://bandsir.com/new-content-added-bandsir-scrapbook/) - I've created another main menu item called "Scrapbook." This menu will contain video and photo records of the VFMA Band as provided by you. I moved Jeff Christopher's home movies to this category, and I'm delighted to add more home movies from Dan Witter. If you have movies or photos that you might like to
- [Back in Business!](https://bandsir.com/back-in-business/) - The BandSir.com site has been successfully transitioned to a new media player which ought to work for everyone and the software with the security vulnerability has been removed from the site. Everything should play just fine on any browser and on any operating system. Thanks as always for your patience. If you find errors in
- [Upgrade In Progress](https://bandsir.com/upgrade-in-progress/) - Astute alumni observer, Hugh Johnson, pointed out that the audio tracks on each page would not play correctly. In investigating the problem, I discovered that he was right -- it would only work correctly on certain browsers. I also discovered that the software used to construct the playlists became obsolete some years ago and was
- [New Article: "A Short History of the Fanfare Trumpets"](https://bandsir.com/new-article-a-short-history-of-the-fanfare-trumpets/) - While digging through an old box, I came across a newspaper clipping from 1976. In it, the article documented in my hometown newspaper, the Fostoria Review Times, the fanfare trumpets’ participation in Queen Elizabeth’s visit to the United States in July 1976. A small contingent of Bandies was called back to perform on the grand
- [New Program - 1979 Harrisburg Horse Show Video](https://bandsir.com/new-program-1979-harrisburg-horse-show-video/) - Check out the 1979 Harrisburg Horse Show Video, another VFMA Band performance that’s been added to BandSir.com! Many thanks to Colonel Dave Haught for providing the original video recording. Click here or on the photo below. It will take you to the page with the video.
- [New Record Added – “Music Men of Valley Forge”](https://bandsir.com/new-record-added-music-men-of-valley-forge/) - Check out “Music Men of Valley Forge”, another VFMA Band Record that’s been added to BandSir.com! Many thanks to Hugh Johnston, ’67 JC, for providing the vinyl album. Click here or on the album cover to listen.
- [New Record Added - "Steps of Glory"](https://bandsir.com/new-record-added-steps-of-glory/) - Check out “Steps of Glory”, another VFMA Band Record that’s been added to BandSir.com! Many thanks to Hugh Johnston, ’67 JC, for providing the vinyl album. Click here or on the album cover to listen.
- [We're Back.  Maybe.](https://bandsir.com/were-back-maybe/) - Our Internet service was just restored and the site is up and running again. However... ... we have more severe weather on the way and this may not last. I'll do my best to keep you informed through Facebook, if we are down again. Here's what happened. In the severe weather on April Fools' Day,
- [New Record Added – “In The Mood” (Dance Band)](https://bandsir.com/new-record-added-in-the-mood-dance-band/) - Check out “In The Mood” another VFMA Dance Band Record that’s been added to BandSir.com! Many thanks to Jeff Christopher ’72 JC, for providing the digital files and album art. Click here or on the album cover to listen.
- [Buried Treasure: Read the Comments](https://bandsir.com/buried-treasure-read-the-comments/) - As many of you know, I’ve been maintaining this site for a few years now, and after a time working on any project, it gets to a steady state where not a lot changes. While the under-the-hood things have been happening, the look and the content of the site haven’t changed a lot in the
- [New Program - 1991 VFMA Tattoo](https://bandsir.com/new-program-1991-vfma-tattoo/) - Many thanks to Dr. Rick Forno, '90 & '92C, not a Bandie, but a great supporter of the Band for as long as I can remember. He provided this long video of a 1991 Thanksgiving Tattoo. Click here or on the graphic to go to the full description of this event!
- [Well, That Was Fun...](https://bandsir.com/well-that-was-fun/) - Good morning! While the physical move of the BandSir.com server went smoothly, a thunderstorm on Sunday morning caused a short power outage. The uninterruptible power supply failed and for some reason still unknown, the database software failed. This is why this site has been offline. Fortunately, I have backups, but I had to learn how
- [BandSir Online Again](https://bandsir.com/bandsir-online-again/) - A surprisingly smooth transition puts BandSir.com online ahead of schedule. Thanks for your patience! Dan Wolfe74 & 76 JC
- [1972 WJZ-TV Christmas Concert](https://bandsir.com/1972-wjz-tv-christmas-concert/) - [Comments on this post have been turned off in favor of the linked page. When you get there, please share your memories of the event in the comments on that page.] For Christmas of 1972, WJZ television in Baltimore, Maryland invited the Valley Forge Military Academy Band to record a Christmas concert for their viewership. Please click here
- [1973 Broadcast from the Kennedy Center](https://bandsir.com/1973-broadcast-from-the-kennedy-center/) - [Comments on this post have been turned off in favor of the linked page. When you get there, please share your memories of the event in the comments on that page.] You'll want to click on this. Trust me. For years, I’ve been trying to find some sort of visual evidence that we were even
- [Maintenance is Complete](https://bandsir.com/maintenance-is-complete/) - As I mentioned a while ago, I had to transfer the domain registration and DNS service from one provider to Google Domains. I believe that this transfer is complete, however your home computer may have old information stored and hasn't quite yet got the update. That information should be updated within a day, I suspect.
- [A Little Down Time](https://bandsir.com/a-little-down-time/) - BandSir is moving domain registrars. What that means is that sometimes, the domain name servers around the world may not have the current information to reach BandSir. Clearing browser and DNS caches may help alleviate the issue. Otherwise, the site is working as it ought to. Thanks for your patience! Dan
- [1970 Early Spring Concert Posted](https://bandsir.com/1970-early-spring-concert-posted/) - Many thanks to Dan Witter for providing the digital files for the 1970 Early Spring Concert. He brought quite a few programs to the table and while it's taken me far too long to get them posted, I think, Dan, that I have all of your submissions online now. Please join me in thanking Dan
- [New Record Added – “Color Them Dress Grey” (Dance Band)](https://bandsir.com/new-record-added-color-them-dress-grey-dance-band/) - Check out “Color Them Dress Grey” another VFMA Dance Band Record that’s been added to BandSir.com! Many thanks to Rich Cappo ’67 for providing the digital files and cover art for this album. Click here or on the album cover to listen.
- [New Record Added – “Then And Now”](https://bandsir.com/new-record-added-then-and-now/) - Check out “Then And Now”, another VFMA Band Record that’s been added to BandSir.com! Many thanks to Dave Getz, ’76 for providing the digital files and cover art for this album. Click here or on the album cover to listen.
- [Stay Safe, Everyone](https://bandsir.com/stay-safe-everyone/) - I've never used this site for any kind of public service announcement, but these are indeed difficult times. First and foremost, nearly everyone reading this post is in the high-risk group if only because of the dates of our births. Many of us have health issues, some minor, others not so minor. Bottom line: this
- [New Program Added - Selections from Third Mess Formations](https://bandsir.com/new-program-added-selections-from-third-mess-formations/) - Thanks again to Bruce Daggett for these tracks. Click here or on the graphic to the right to go to the playlist. These are recordings from a few different 3rd mess formations which include, retreat, hymns, the National Anthem and marches. You can hear the regimental commander calling the corps to attention and present arms
- [Another New Dance Band Album Posted!](https://bandsir.com/another-new-dance-band-album-posted/) - Here's another one that I put off posting because I didn't know anything about the recording that Ron Youngs provided me a long time go. But I was able to ID enough of the tracks so that Bob Coulon could recognize the album, "Odyssey," and provide me not just with a track listing, but images
- [New Dance Band Album Posted!!](https://bandsir.com/new-dance-band-album-posted/) - Greetings from a long-silent BandSir.com. I hope that all are doing well. I'm delighted to post an album purchased and provided by David Haught, class of 79. Dave gave me this at a secret dead drop (it was really Bob Evans) last week (it was really last year -- like a LONG time ago) and
- [Yet ANOTHER New Dance Band Album Posted!](https://bandsir.com/yet-another-new-dance-band-album-posted/) - "All Is Well" is from 1974 and if memory serves, this is the last of the Dance Band records recorded. I don't recall whether there were more recorded in '75 or '76. I'm sure one of y'all will let me know. Anyway, many thanks as always to the contributors, in this case, Jeff Tobin, '74,
- [New Record Added – “The Spirit of the Forge” VFMA Glee Club and Pipe Organ](https://bandsir.com/new-record-added-the-spirit-of-the-forge-vfma-glee-club-and-pipe-organ/) - Digital files provided by Bruce Daggett Click here or on the album cover to listen.
- [New Record Added - "The Way I Feel About You" (Dance Band)](https://bandsir.com/new-record-added-the-way-i-feel-about-you-dance-band/) - Two people provided me with this record, and for the life of me, I can’t find a record (pun intended!) of who sent them. Since both album covers are signed by the members of the dance band, I would like to return them. If you’re one of ’em, please let me know and I’ll return
- [New Record Added - "The Best Of...."](https://bandsir.com/new-record-added-the-best-of/) - Check out "The Best Of...." yet another VFMA Band Record that's been added to BandSir.com!
- [BandSir.com Cleanup](https://bandsir.com/bandsir-com-cleanup/) - Like the annual leaf raking fiasco at the Forge, I'm cleaning up around BandSir.com over the next few days. You'll already notice a few minor changes on the site -- most of them cosmetic. The audio player is now more attractive and the titles of the individual tracks are cleaner and easier to read. For
- [New Video Program Posted! 1990 Alumni Concert with the Duke](https://bandsir.com/new-video-program-posted-1990-alumni-concert-with-the-duke/) - Thanks again to Gerry Fornwald, '55, we have this videotape recording from 1990. It features the entirety of the 1990 Alumni Weekend Band Concert conducted in part by Col. Feltham. The whole program runs around 45 minutes long, but you can click into it at various points in the program. Click here to get the
- [New Short Program from 1953](https://bandsir.com/new-short-program-from-1953/) - This is an audio recording of VFMA's performance at President Dwight D. Eisenhower's 63rd birthday in Hershey, PA. Many thanks for the recording to Gerry Fornwald, '55, who was there! There's a fair amount of distortion on the original, but you can get a sense of the VFMA Band and choir in 1953. Enjoy! Dan
- [Spring 1974 Concert Posted](https://bandsir.com/spring-1974-concert-posted/) - How I missed this, I'll never know. In rummaging around the site today, I discovered the page for the Spring 1974 VFMA Band concert. The page listed the music on the tape, but had the words "still needs to be digitized" at the bottom. Unbeknownst to me, back when I was digitizing the original set
- [New Record Page Added - "Star Spangled Spectacular"](https://bandsir.com/new-record-page-added-star-spangled-spectacular/) - Click here to listen to the new playlist from the VFMA Band record "Star Spangled Spectacular!"
- [New Page Added - Harrisburg 1969](https://bandsir.com/new-page-added-harrisburg-1969/) - Here's another addition to the library. Thanks to Robert Miele for the digital recordings!
- [New Concert Added!](https://bandsir.com/new-concert-added/) - I saw Bill Kear's post on Facebook about the U.S. Marine band playing "Overture to Colas Breugnon." I thought I'd link to the VFMA version on this website, and lo and behold, it's NOT posted here even though the files are digitized. Shame on me! So here you go! I don't know the names of
- [New Page Added - VFMA Drum Cadences](https://bandsir.com/new-page-added-vfma-drum-cadences/) - Many thanks to my first old man roommate, David Rodgers, ’72 and Tim Long, ’71 JC, for preserving the memory of these two drum cadences. Click on this link to open the new cadences page!
- [We've Moved!](https://bandsir.com/weve-moved/) - The server has moved and is back online. The internet service provider does not provide the same level of service, so you may notice that the site is a bit less responsive than you're used to. This will not change - it's a technological limitation. Most of you won't notice much of a change. Thanks
- [BandSir Moving Soon!](https://bandsir.com/bandsir-moving-soon/) - Upon the occasion of my second retirement, BandSir.com and I will be moving back to Ohio. While this transition won't happen immediately, over the next few weeks, you'll probably see the site go up and down, you may have some "site not found" errors, or it may work perfectly except for the hours it'll take
- [Sorry for the Down Time These Last Couple Days](https://bandsir.com/sorry-for-the-down-time-these-last-couple-days/) - Folks, The site is back up reliably now after a dreaded Windows 10 update broke a couple of things. It's working fine again. Apologies for any inconvenience. More later! Dan
- ["The Happiest Millionaire" Premiere - 1967](https://bandsir.com/the-happiest-millionaire-premiere-1967/) - Here's a few more photos from Bruce Daggett. I'll let him explain. "I had these pictures from an outing of the Band to help kick off the premier showing of The Happiest Millionaire in Philadelphia. The movie starred Fred MacMurry and [the premiere] was held at the Boyd Theater located at 1908 Chestnut Street on October
- [Nixon and the Band - 1969](https://bandsir.com/nixon-and-the-band-1969/) - The Valley Forge Military Academy and Junior College Band was invited to represent the State of Pennsylvania in Richard Nixon’s January 20, 1969 Inauguration Parade. VFMA Alum Bruce Daggett, 67 & 69 JC, sent this picture of the band passing by the reviewing stand and this letter from President Nixon 4 days later thanking the
- [New Bandmaster at VFMAC](https://bandsir.com/new-bandmaster-at-vfmac/) - We have no bio yet, but the page has been updated. [table id=1 /]
- [Interview with John Hoffman, '69](https://bandsir.com/interview-with-john-hoffman-68/) - One of our esteemed fellow VFMA alumni, who chooses to remain nameless, sent me this note on the Book of Faces: "Dan, I just came across this about John Hoffman, 'legendary' Bandsman '69. Excellent audio interview with him. Many of us always wanted to know all that he had been involved in. This says it
- [Feltham Era Reunion in October – UPDATE](https://bandsir.com/feltham-era-reunion-in-october-update-2/) - Posted at the request of the author, James Meckley ’67. August 8, 2017 Gentlemen, It is the beginning of August and the agenda is set, the Banquet is in place, transportation to events are booked and only 39 out of 629 bandsmen are missing, 483 have been contacted and unfortunately 109 are deceased. To this point
- [Feltham Era Reunion in October – Weekend Schedule of Events](https://bandsir.com/feltham-era-reunion-in-october-weekend-schedule-of-events/) - Jim asked me to post the weekend schedule of events for the upcoming October reunion of Feltham-era Band alumni. Below that is an updated list of attendees. Click on the image to enlarge in a new window. Please direct any inquiries to the event organizer, jimmeckley@yahoo.com. As always, you may leave comments for this website in the
- [Feltham Era Reunion in October - UPDATE](https://bandsir.com/feltham-era-reunion-in-october-update/) - Posted at the request of the author, James Meckley ’67. Below is a list of attendees for the upcoming reunion of Feltham-era Band alumni and a list of those Bandsmen unaccounted for. Click on the image to enlarge in a new window. Please direct any inquiries or information to the event organizer, jimmeckley@yahoo.com.
- [October Reunion is a GO!](https://bandsir.com/oct17reunion2/) - Posted at the request of the author, James Meckley '67. Dear Gentlemen March 28, 2017 It is going to happen. The event that many of us have been anticipating for about a year will finally take place on October 13-15, 2017. The Valley Forge Military Academy and College Band Alumni from 1949-1976 will be holding a
- [Feltham Era Reunion in 2017](https://bandsir.com/feltham-era-reunion-in-2017/) - Posted at the request of the organizers. Dear Fellow Bandsmen, As some of you already know, a group of 17 VFMA Band Alumni from 1964 - 1969 got together for a small reunion in Gettysburg, PA. Many of us had not seen each other in 45-50 years. Needless to say, it was a fantastic experience
- [Server Upgrade Complete](https://bandsir.com/server-upgrade-complete/) - Good morning! The server upgrade is all done with double the memory and double the processor cores available to the site. You may not notice much of a difference, but when it comes to site administration, it's a whole lot more responsive. Thanks for your understanding! Dan
- [BandSir Will Be Unavailable During Server Upgrade](https://bandsir.com/bandsir-will-be-unavailable-during-server-upgrade/) - Good day to you all! BandSir.com will be going down in the next day or so for a server hardware upgrade. We hope to be back within a couple of hours from the time the outage begins. Thanks for your patience! Dan
- [List of Band Captains and Drum Majors -- Need Your Help, Bandies](https://bandsir.com/list-of-band-captains-and-drum-majors-need-your-help-bandies/) - I've been trying to locate a list of all the Band Captains and Drum Majors and so far, have failed to locate a full list. Bill McKibbin was kind enough to send me a pretty extensive list, but it's not complete. At the link immediately below is a Google Sheets spreadsheet with places for the
- [Another New Dance Band Album, "Quiet Country," Posted](https://bandsir.com/another-new-dance-band-album-quiet-country-posted/) - One thing I really enjoy when doing these is seeing the names and autographs of the musicians on the record. I heard a lot of these names spoken in reverence when I was a plebe. After hearing a number of these records and seeing the familiar names, I now know why. These are tremendous musicians.
- [Another New Dance Band Album Posted - This Time Recorded Live!](https://bandsir.com/another-new-dance-band-album-posted-this-time-recorded-live/) - Once again, many thanks to Bruce Daggett, ’67 & ’69 JC, for providing the digital files and artwork for the 1969 Dance Band album “Dutch Treat.” This one appears to have been recorded live at someplace called "The Garden Spot." Could some of you fine Bandsmen -- and the other Bandsmen, too -- fill me
- [New Dance Band Album Posted!](https://bandsir.com/new-dance-band-album-posted-2/) - Many thanks to Bruce Daggett, '67 & '69 JC, for providing the digital files and artwork for the 1969 Dance Band album "How Do I Look in Blue?" Join me in thanking Bruce by commenting below. Enjoy! Dan Wolfe '74 & '76 JC
- [Well, That Was Easier Than I Expected](https://bandsir.com/well-that-was-easier-than-i-expected/) - All done, so it would seem! Please report any broken links or anything else that doesn't work to DanWolfe.US@gmail.com. Thanks! Dan
- [We'll be down for a bit today...](https://bandsir.com/well-be-down-for-a-bit-today/) - Doing a server operating system upgrade to stay current. We shouldn't be gone long. Thanks! Dan
- [Playlist Errors Should Be Resolved](https://bandsir.com/playlist-errors-should-be-resolved/) - I got a report from Dan Witter that the audio files were inaccessible. In digging around the system, I believe I found a setting which may have been preventing the built-in audio playlist app from working. I think I got it resolved, but if not, let me know. And please let me know when you find
- [BandSir.com Is Now Secured with HTTPS!](https://bandsir.com/bandsir-com-is-now-secured-with-https/) - Sorry for all the ups and downs tonight. I moved BandSir over to a different server so that I could secure it. Now when you check your browser, you'll see that it's secured from my server to yours. Thanks for your patience! Dan
- [The Man Who REALLY Made This Website Possible](https://bandsir.com/the-man-who-really-made-this-website-possible/) - Hint: It’s not me, though I had something to do with it. Another hint: It’s not Duke, though he had quite a lot to do with it. Last hint: It’s not the Band. (Besides, I said “man” singular so the Band as a group is out.) But yeah, the Band had a little something to
- [Yes, It's a Different Look...](https://bandsir.com/yes-its-a-different-look/) - ... because I updated the software that controls the appearance of the site today. Unfortunately, it was not a smooth transition, but everything seems to be back where it belongs even if the colors aren't a match with what they were. Should you find something that's not working the way it ought to work or
- [New Concerts Added!](https://bandsir.com/new-concerts-added/) - I've added three concerts to the library. They are all three from the 1970 - 1971 academic year. Many thanks to Randy Jenkins, one helluva French Horn player for providing the tapes for these three and to Skip Mahler for being so kind as to coordinate getting the tapes to me for digitizing and posting.
- [New Concert Added and An Updated One](https://bandsir.com/new-concert-added-and-an-updated-one/) - There's been one new concert added to the BandSir.com site and one update. The new concert is the Fall 1973 concert. It features Cadets Wesley A Cramer & Joseph A. Gigliotti as Soloists on Lo! Hear the Gentle Lark and includes Victory at Sea. One note: Cut 8, Fiddler on the Roof has a rather serious drop out
- [An Error Corrected](https://bandsir.com/an-error-corrected/) - Thanks to Dan Witter for pointing me to a broken couple of tracks. They were here on the page containing the broadcast of the 1812 Overture with the Philadelphia Orchestra. Awhile back, I had to make some minor internal nuts-and-bolts adjustments to the site and unfortunately I failed to account for that on this page. The
- [From the 2015 Crossed Sabres](https://bandsir.com/from-the-2015-crossed-sabres/) - VFMA Bandmaster Phil Evans was kind enough to provide BandSir.com with this article written for the 2015 yearbook, Crossed Sabres. It's such a nice article that I've posted it both here for immediate distribution and made it a permanent part of the "About" page here on Bandsir.com. Thanks to you, Phil! Valley Forge Regimental Band
- [New Pages Added](https://bandsir.com/new-pages-added/) - I've added new pages to the BandSir lineup. I haven't had the time to restore another album or concert just yet, but I was able to put together some text and photos on my lunch break. Duke had a retirement gala at a local to VF hotel in November of '75. Here's the text of
- [New VFMA Record Album Posted](https://bandsir.com/new-vfma-record-album-posted/) - Good evening! I just finished editing, restoring and posting the 1962 VFMA Band Album "Parading the Brasses." This was a particularly difficult four-hour restoration project because the digital files were recorded from a very scratchy and pop-filled vinyl recording. I've done my best to make these tracks listenable, if that's a word. Both back and
- [Another New Album Posted](https://bandsir.com/another-new-album-posted/) - I'm on a roll this weekend. ('Bout time, huh?) Good evening! I just finished editing, restoring and posting the VFMA Band Record Album "Spring Festival." Both back and front covers are included on the record’s page along with an embedded player that’ll play the entire album. And as always should you find broken links, or
- [Welcome to the New BandSir.com!](https://bandsir.com/welcome-to-the-new-bandsir-com/) - The original BandSir.com has been migrated to new software which makes it easier to find the specific year or record you're after. At the top of this post and every screen is a menu which takes you directly to the academic year or to a list of available record albums. On the right is also

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- [Harrisburg Horse Show 1972 & 1975](https://bandsir.com/harrisburg-horse-show-1972-1975/) - Jeff Tobin, 74 & 76JC, created this video of the Pennsylvania National Horse Show using a Band sountrack from 1972 and Band photos from 1975. Jeff scanned these from a collection of slides. Thanks, Jeff! Enjoy!
- [3rd Mess Formations](https://bandsir.com/record-albums/3rd-mess-formations/) - Thanks again to Bruce Daggett for these tracks. These are recordings from a few different 3rd mess formations which include, retreat, hymns, the National Anthem and marches. You can hear the regimental commander calling the corps to attention and present arms if you listen carefully. I did some noise removal and other minor edits to
- [Record Album – “A Community's Tribute”](https://bandsir.com/record-album-a-communitys-tribute/) - From Norm Arndt, "I have an original of this album if you are interested Dan.. mostly Dirge music by our band but you are welcome to it. Title is 'A COMMUNITY’S TRIBUTE' and was recorded when we performed for JFK’s funeral in Philly… 1963 Norm (Buddy) Arndt 62/64JC". Here's the text from the back of
- [Biography of WO2 Philip Evans](https://bandsir.com/bandmasters-2/biography-of-wo2-philip-evans/) - WO2 Philip Evans RM (Ret’d) Director of Music Valley Forge Military Academy & College 2006-2017 WO2 Phil Evans was born in Barnstaple, North Devon, England, on the 21st of February 1967. At the age of 5 he started his musical career learning to play the oboe at his school, St Michaels, Tawstock, in Devon. During
- [Record Album – “Parade And Concert - '97”](https://bandsir.com/record-album-parade-and-concert-97/) - Many thanks to Mike Guzzo ’99 for providing the digital filesand cover art for this album.
- [Record Album - "Then And Now - Volume 2"](https://bandsir.com/record-album-then-and-now-volume-2/) - Many thanks to Mike Guzzo ’99 for providing the digital filesand cover art for this album.
- [BandSir.com Contributors](https://bandsir.com/about/bandsir-com-contributors/) - Thanks to the following individuals who contributed content to BandSir.com: Norm Arndt, 62 & 64JC Rich Cappo, '67 Jeff Christopher, '72 JC Bob Coulon, '73 Bruce Daggett, '67 & '69 JC WO2 Phillip Evans, Former Bandmaster Rick Forno, '90 & '92 JC Gerry Fornwald, '55 Dave Getz, '76 JC Mike Guzzo, '99 David Haught, '79
- [Christmas Concerts](https://bandsir.com/christmas-concerts/) - Here’s a collection of Chrstmas concerts from my era, 71 – 75. Enjoy! Dan WJZ-TV Baltimore Christmas Program 1972 / The Praise of Christmas Featuring the combined choirs of of the Charles Ellis School,Miss Georgina Kenez, Director;and the Cadet Choir of Valley Forge Military Academy, Col. Robert V. Woodside, Organist-Choirmaster
- [About BandSir.com](https://bandsir.com/about/about-bandsir-com/) - Back in 2004-ish, fellow VFMA Alum Jeff Tobin visited me at my new home in Virginia. I had purchased a reconditioned Teac reel-to-reel tape deck and I thought it would be a blast to thread up some of our old radio work as well as some of the VF Band recordings I’d been carrying around
- [Valley Forge Regimental Band](https://bandsir.com/about/valley-forge-regimental-band/) - From the 2015 Crossed Sabres, Written by WO2 Phil Evans Col. Milton G. Baker’s Vision of the Cadet Band Circa 1935 Following a short-lived experiment with an employee band, Milton G. Baker’s philosophy, as it pertained to the future of the Regimental Band, was simple and effective. He often explained to friends and acquaintances that
- [Record – “The Praise of Christmas"](https://bandsir.com/record-albums/record-album-the-praise-of-christmas/) - Featuring the combined choirs of of the Charles Ellis School,Miss Georgina Kenez, Director;and the Cadet Choir of Valley Forge Military Academy, Col. Robert V. Woodside, Organist-Choirmaster
- [Record Album – “Cadet Choir and Glee Club 1962-63”](https://bandsir.com/record-albums/record-album-cadet-choir-and-glee-club-1962-63/)
- [A Short History of the Fanfare Trumpets](https://bandsir.com/about/a-short-history-of-the-fanfare-trumpets/) - While digging through an old box, I came across the newspaper clipping shown in the image below. In it, the article documented in my hometown newspaper, the Fostoria Review Times, the fanfare trumpets' participation in Queen Elizabeth's visit to the United States on July 6, 1976 in celebration of the bicentennial of the United States
- [1974-1975](https://bandsir.com/1974-1975/) - 1974-1975 Fall Concert 1974-1975 Christmas Concert 1974-1975 Spring Concert Crossed Sabres cover graphic by Cadet Stephen P. Goodman, '75
- [1972-1973](https://bandsir.com/1972-1973/) - 1972-1973 Fall Concert 1972-1973 Christmas Concert 1972-1973 Spring Benefit Concert
- [1971-1972](https://bandsir.com/1971-1972-academic-year/) - 1971-1972 Fall Concert 1971-1972 Christmas Concert 1971-1972 March Spring Concert 1971-1972 May Spring Concert
- [Site Map - BandSir.com](https://bandsir.com/site-map-bandsir-com/)
- [Fanfares](https://bandsir.com/fanfares/) - These are the recordings of the Fanfare Trumpets that exist within BandSir.com ordered by album or event. There are duplicates as individual recordings have appeared on more than one album. The album graphic is displayed with each track. Below is a list of the various tracks followed by a complete playlist in the same order.
- [1975-1976 Record: "Valley Forge Presents: A Festival of Music"](https://bandsir.com/record-albums/1975-1976-record-valley-forge-presents/) - Cadet Joseph A. Gigliotti, Soloist, Song of the Nightingale Thanks to Jeff Tobin for providing a second copy of the tape,which made possible the completion of all the tracks.
- [1969-1970 Early Spring Concert](https://bandsir.com/1969-1970/1969-1970-early-spring-concert/) - Digital files provided by Dan Witter
- [Scrapbook: VFMA Home Movies from Dan Witter](https://bandsir.com/scrapbook-vfma-home-movies-from-dan-witter/) - A while ago, Dan Witter, one of the biggest contributors to BandSir.com, wrote me about home movie footage that his dad took. After seeing the positive response from Jeff Christopher's home movies, I told him I'd be happy to post it. As usual, time passed and I failed to do so. However, here is Dan's
- [Recent Comments](https://bandsir.com/recent-comments/)
- [Scrapbook: VFMA Home Movies from Jeff Christopher](https://bandsir.com/vfma-home-movies-from-jeff-christopher/) - As you may know, Jeff Christopher, ‘72 JC, recently contributed the Dance Band album "In The Mood" to BandSir.com. He asked me if I wanted to post some home movies of the band from his years at VFMA. Well, who doesn't love a parade, am I right? Below are Jeff's three videos. While there's no
- [Upon the Retirement of Col. Feltham](https://bandsir.com/bandmasters-2/upon-the-retirement-of-col-feltham/) - Original PDF Version THE BEST BAND IN THE LAND SALUTES COLONEL D. KEITH FELTHAM November 22, 1975 Dear Band Alumni, Three months have now passed since the Testimonial Dinner, which the Band Alumni held for the Colonel and Mrs. Feltham. The Testimonial Committee felt that the guests of the dinner and other contributors to the
- [1990 - Feltham Alumni Induction and Concert](https://bandsir.com/bandmasters-2/1990-feltham-alumni-induction-and-concert/) - Thanks again to Gerry Fornwald, '55, we have this videotape recording from 1990. It includes a short rehearsal clip with Col. Keith Feltham conducting the cadets and the alumni. Following that is a short clip of Col. Feltham's induction as an honorary alumnus of VFMA. Then follows the entirety of the alumni and band concert
- [VFMA Drum Cadences](https://bandsir.com/about/vfma-drum-cadences/) - Many thanks to my first old man roommate, David Rodgers, '72 and Tim Long, '71 JC, for preserving the memory of these two cadences. The first is the familiar drum cadence that the Band used before parades, at the Harrisburg Horse Show and other events to get the Band where they were going. The second
- [Record Album – “In The Mood” (Dance Band)](https://bandsir.com/record-albums/record-album-in-the-mood-dance-band/) - Soloists:Doc Aldinger, trumpet, In The Mood, Going Out Of My HeadVic Imbimbo, saxophone, In The Mood, Old Cape CodWilliam “Kerch” Kerchner, Angel EyesBill Pauli, trumpet, String of PearlsGary Stump, trumpet, Angel Eyes, The Sound of SilenceMaurice Zimmerman, saxophone, In The Mood, String of Pearls,Angel Eyes, and The Sound of Silence Many thanks to Jeff Christopher,
- [Record Album – “How Do I Look in Blue?" (Dance Band)](https://bandsir.com/record-albums/record-album-how-do-i-look-in-blue-dance-band/) - Many thanks to Bruce Daggett, '67 & '69 JC, for providingthe digital files and cover art for this album.
- [Record Album – “Dutch Treat” (Dance Band)](https://bandsir.com/record-albums/record-album-dutch-treat-dance-band/) - Many thanks to Bruce Daggett, ’67 & ’69 JC, for providing the digital files and cover art for this album.
- [Record Album – “Color Them Dress Grey” (Dance Band)](https://bandsir.com/record-albums/record-album-color-them-dress-grey-dance-band/) - Many thanks to Rich Cappo '67 for providing the digital files and cover art for this album.
- [Record Album – “All Is Well” (Dance Band)](https://bandsir.com/record-albums/record-album-all-is-well-dance-band/) - Many thanks to Jeff Tobin for providing the album.
- [Record Album – “The Way I Feel About You” (Dance Band)](https://bandsir.com/record-albums/record-album-the-way-i-feel-about-you-dance-band/) - Two people provided me with this record, and for the life of me, I can't finda record (pun intended!) of who sent them. Since both album covers aresigned by the members of the dance band, I would like to return them. If you're one of 'em, please let me know and I'll return them promptly.
- [Record Album – “Taps at Reveille” (Dance Band)](https://bandsir.com/record-albums/record-album-taps-at-reveilledance-band/) - Many thanks to the Band's David Haught, VFMA '79and Colonel, USA (Retired) for providing this album.
- [Record Album – “Odyssey” (Dance Band)](https://bandsir.com/record-albums/record-album-odyssey-dance-band/) - Many thanks to Ron Youngs for providing the digital files for this album, and for Bob Coulon who graciously provided the album artwhich enabled the identification of the tracks.
- [Record Album – “Quiet Country” (Dance Band)](https://bandsir.com/record-albums/record-album-quiet-country-dance-band/) - Many thanks to Bruce Daggett, ’67 & ’69 JC, for providing the digital files and cover art for this album.
- [Harrisburg Horse Show 1969](https://bandsir.com/1969-1970/harrisburg-horse-show-1969/) - Note: Make sure to scroll to the bottom and see Garry Maynard's contribution to this story. Thanks, Gerry! I am truly horrified and embarrassed to realize how long I've had these particular files in the queue. I'm hoping that "better late than never" applies here and I apologize. I'll let the email from Robert Miele
- [Record Album –  “Then And Now”](https://bandsir.com/record-albums/record-album-then-and-now/) - Many thanks to Dave Getz ’76 for providing the digital filesand cover art for this album.
- [Record Album - "Steps of Glory"](https://bandsir.com/record-albums/record-album-steps-of-glory/) - Many thanks to Hugh Johnston, 1967 JC, who was kind enough to provide this album. About this album, he writes, "I have greatly enjoyed the recently posted Command Performance on BandSir. I have a large collection of band records, but since the launch of BandSir, I find it more convenient to go there for the recordings. But
- [Record Album – “Star Spangled Spectacular”](https://bandsir.com/record-albums/record-album-star-spangled-spectacular/) - Star Spangled Spectacular Side 1Star Spangled Spectacular ...................... George M. CohanHoliday For Winds .................................... Glenn OsserTrumpets Wild .......................................... Harold L. Walters Trumpet Trio: Cadets T. Detwiler, J. Betz, F. PernoWaggery For Woodwinds ....................... Harold L. WaltersMarche Lorraine ........................................ Louis Ganne Side 2Fanfare For A Ceremonial ......................... KetelbeyTunes Of Glory ............................................ Malcolm ArnoldPoet And Peasant
- [Record Album - "Spring Festival"](https://bandsir.com/record-albums/record-album-spring-festival/) - Digital files provided by Bruce Daggett Enhanced cover photo. Click for higher resolution.
- [Record Album - "The Spirit of the Forge" (Glee Club and Organ)](https://bandsir.com/record-albums/record-album-the-spirit-of-the-forge-glee-club-and-organ/) - Digital files provided by Bruce Daggett
- [Record Album - "Parading the Brasses"](https://bandsir.com/record-albums/record-album-parading-the-brasses/) - Digital files provided by Bruce Daggett
- [Record Album - "Old Comrades"](https://bandsir.com/record-albums/409-2/)
- [Record Album – “Music Men of Valley Forge”](https://bandsir.com/record-albums/record-album-music-men-of-valley-forge/) - Many thanks to Hugh Johnston, 1967 JC, who was kind enough to provide this album. About this album, he writes, “I have greatly enjoyed the recently posted Command Performance on BandSir. I have a large collection of band records, but since the launch of BandSir, I find it more convenient to go there for the recordings. But
- [Record Album - "Martial Moments"](https://bandsir.com/record-albums/record-album-martial-moments/)
- [Record Album - "Fantasy"](https://bandsir.com/record-albums/record-album-fantasy/)
- [Record Album - "Concert Time"](https://bandsir.com/record-albums/record-album-concert-time/)
- [Record Album – “Command Performance”](https://bandsir.com/record-albums/record-album-command-performance/) - Cadet Edgar R. Gloss, Soloist, Ode for Trumpet
- [Record Album - "The Cadet Band"](https://bandsir.com/record-albums/record-album-the-cadet-band/) - Album Liner Notes
- [Record Album – “The Best Of...”](https://bandsir.com/record-albums/record-album-the-best-of/) - The Best Of: 1949 -1974 Side 1Fanfare “Royal Silver Wedding”………………………….. BullockOfficial West Point March ………………………………….. EgnerCornet Solo – “Hungarian Melodies: ……...………….. BachSoloist – Cadet Timothy Erdman“Battle Hymn Of The Republic” ……………...………….. Howe SteffeChoir, Trumpets & DrumTone Poem “Finlandia” …………………………..………….. Sibelius Side 2“Fanfare For Heroes” …………………………………… BlissMarch “Lorraine” …………………………………..……. GanneSaxophone Solo – “Latinata” ……………………..….. BennettSoloist –
- [Eisenhower's 63rd Birthday in 1953](https://bandsir.com/about/eisenhowers-63rd-birthday-in-1953/) - Here's another mea culpa from yours truly. A couple years ago, Gerry Fornwald, '55, send me an audio tape and a VHS tape. While I haven't yet located a VHS machine to digitize the videotape, A couple days ago, I finally digitized the audio tape. This is an audio recording of VFMA's performance at President
- [1969-1970 Fall Concert](https://bandsir.com/1969-1970/1969-winter-concert/) - These have been digitized by Daniel J. Witter, Ph. D., and VFMA Band Alumnus. Thank you! From Dan Witter: "... the first 7 cuts were from a Fall concert 1969. This may have been the first concert that Captain Youngs recorded of the concert band. He helped John Hoffman and Bruce Daggett with recordings of
- [January 1970 - Performance with the Philadelphia Orchestra](https://bandsir.com/1969-1970/january-1970-performance-with-the-philadelphia-orchestra/) - From Dan Witter: "Track [1] is the announcer’s intro to the live radio broadcast of the Philly Orchestra & VF performance of 1812 on Jan 27, 1970 (I think was the exact date); 70th anniversary of the orchestra and Ormandy’s 70th birthday. As I recall, President Nixon attended the performance. And Track [2] is the actual performance."
- [1969-1970 Late Spring Concert](https://bandsir.com/1969-1970/1969-1970-late-spring-concert/)
- [1970-1971 Concert #1](https://bandsir.com/1970-1971/1970-1971-concert-1/) - Original Tapes Courtesy of Randy Jenkins
- [1970-1971 Concert #2](https://bandsir.com/1970-1971/1970-1971-concert-2/) - Original Tapes Courtesy of Randy Jenkins
- [1970-1971 Concert #3](https://bandsir.com/1970-1971/1970-1971-concert-3/) - Original Tapes Courtesy of Randy Jenkins
- [1971-1972 Fall Concert](https://bandsir.com/1971-1972-academic-year/1971-1972-fall-concert/) - Cadet David Hemberger, Soloist, Portrait of a Trumpet
- [1971-1972 Christmas Concert](https://bandsir.com/1971-1972-academic-year/1971-1972-christmas-concert/)
- [1971-1972 March Spring Concert](https://bandsir.com/1971-1972-academic-year/1971-1972-march-spring-concert/) - Gary Stump, David Hemberger; Soloists, Ida and Dottie
- [1971-1972 May Spring Concert](https://bandsir.com/1971-1972-academic-year/1971-1972-second-spring-concert/) - Cadet Master Sergeant David A. Drake, Soloist,Concertino for Clarinet
- [1972-1973 Fall Concert](https://bandsir.com/1972-1973/1972-1973-fall-concert/) - Cadet Master Sergeant David A. Drake, Soloist,Concertino for Clarinet
- [1972-1973 Christmas Concert](https://bandsir.com/1972-1973/1972-1973-christmas-concert/)
- [VFMA Band at the Kennedy Center in 1973](https://bandsir.com/about/vfma-band-at-the-kennedy-center-in-1973/) - In 1973, the Valley Forge Military Academy Band received an invitation to President Richard Nixon's second inaugural concert alongside the Philadelphia Orchestra conducted by Eugene Ormandy at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. For me, the event is more of a blur than a memory. I do recall that Ron Youngs, who is the person
- [1972-1973 Spring Benefit Concert](https://bandsir.com/1972-1973/1972-1973-spring-concert/) - Cadet Joseph A. Gigliotti, Soloist, Concertino for Flute (Track 4)Samuel Harris, Alumni Soloist, Concertino for Flute (Track 10)William Daggett, Alumni Soloist, Bluebells of ScotlandTimothy Erdman, Alumni Soloist, Mendelssohn Concerto Digitized by Ron Youngs from his original masters. Thank you!
- [1973-1974 Fall Concert](https://bandsir.com/1973-1974/1973-1974-fall-concert/) - Cadets Wesley A Cramer & Joseph A. Gigliotti,Soloists, Lo! Hear the Gentle Lark
- [1973-1974 Christmas Concert](https://bandsir.com/1973-1974/1973-1974-christmas-concert/)
- [1973-1974 Spring Concert](https://bandsir.com/1973-1974/1973-1974-spring-concert/) - Cadet Wesley A. Cramer, Soloist, Concertino for Clarinet
- [1974-1975 Spring Concert](https://bandsir.com/1974-1975/1974-1975-spring-concert/) - Cadet Joseph A. Gigliotti, Soloist, Song of the Nightingale John Eberly, Soloist, William Tell Overture Percussion Section for Percussion Espagnole: Pat Parker, Snare DrumJeff Leri, Cowbell/CymbalMark Galka, BongosD.J. Wolfe, Tympani/ChimesJoe Daley, Xylophone/RatchetBill Leslie, Sandpaper Blocks/TympaniErik Wolf, MaracasJeff Tobin, Tambourine/RatchetCarl Valente, Bells/Claves
- [1974-1975 Christmas Concert](https://bandsir.com/1974-1975/1974-1975-christmas-concert/)
- [1974-1975 Fall Concert](https://bandsir.com/1974-1975/1974-1975-fall-concert/) - Cadet Joseph A. Gigliotti, Soloist, Concertino for Flute
- [1975-1976 Spring Concert](https://bandsir.com/1975-1976/1975-1976-spring-concert/) - Col. Feltham's Final Concert Cadet 1st Lieutenant John Stuck, Soloist, Annie LaurieCadet Master Sergeant David Getz, Soloist, Concertino For Clarinet Digital files for this concert provided by Dave Getz, '76 JC
- [1975-1976 Fall Concert](https://bandsir.com/1975-1976/1975-1976-fall-concert/) - Cadets Pat Parker, Erik Wolf, Kevin Wendel, Soloists,Haskell's Rascals
- [1975-1976 Christmas Concert](https://bandsir.com/1975-1976/1975-1976-christmas-concert-2/)
- [Biography of Colonel D. Keith Feltham](https://bandsir.com/about/biography-of-colonel-d-keith-feltham/) - Dudley Keith Feltham was born in Totten, Hampshire, England, in 1910 and educated at King Edward VI School, Southampton, England. He was a graduate of the Royal Military School of Music at Kneller Hall, London, where he received two degrees, as a Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Music and as an Associate of the
- [About](https://bandsir.com/about/) - About BandSir.com A Short History of the Fanfare Trumpets About the Regimental Band Concert Tape Catalog 1971-1976 VFMA Drum Cadences The Man Who REALLY Made This Website Possible Nixon and the VFMA Band "The Happiest Millionaire" Premiere - 1967 VFMAC Official Alumni Web Page
- [1970-1971](https://bandsir.com/1970-1971/) - The tapes in this collection were provided by Randy Jenkins and Skip Mahler. 1970 - 1971 VFMA Band Concert #1 1970 - 1971 VFMA Band Concert #2 1970 - 1971 VFMA Band Concert #3
- [1969-1970](https://bandsir.com/1969-1970/) - 1969 Fall Concert January 1970 - Performance with the Philadelphia Orchestra 1969-1970 Late Spring Concert Harrisburg Horse Show 1969
- [Vincent DeMarro](https://bandsir.com/bandmasters-2/vincent-demarro/)
- [1979 Harrisburg Horse Show Video](https://bandsir.com/harrisburg-horse-show-1979-video/) - Welp, I did it again. Colonel Dave Haught sent me this video ages ago and it dropped off my radar. Dave, sorry it took so long, but here it is. Thank you so much for your contribution to the Band and to the site. Dan
- [Band Captains and Drum Majors](https://bandsir.com/band-captains-and-drum-majors/) - Some years back, I began collecting information about band captains and drum majors throughout the band's history. This is what was collected. It's very incomplete and not definitive. Please let me know if you have information to fill in or correct the entries here. Thanks much! [table id=2 /]
- [WJZ-TV Baltimore Christmas Special in 1972](https://bandsir.com/about/wjz-tv-baltimore-christmas-special-in-1973/) - For Christmas of 1972, WJZ television in Baltimore, Maryland invited the Valley Forge Military Academy Band to record a Christmas concert for their viewership. Below is that recording courtesy of Ron Youngs, who had this program along with the recording of Nixon's inaugural concert previously posted here. We continue to owe Ron a huge debt
- [Record Albums](https://bandsir.com/record-albums/) - Scroll and click on the album cover to take you to the playlist.
- [1991 VFMA Thanksgiving Tattoo](https://bandsir.com/1991-vfma-thanksgiving-tattoo/) - Many thanks to Dr. Rick Forno, '90 & '92C, not a Bandie, but a great supporter of the Band for as long as I can remember. He provided this long video of a 1991 Thanksgiving Tattoo. Here's what Rick tells me about this video. (Please note that capitalizing "corpsman" was HIS decision not mine.) "Although
- [1975-1976](https://bandsir.com/1975-1976/) - 1975-1976 Fall Concert 1975-1976 Christmas Concert 1975-1976 Spring Concert 1975-1976 Record: “Valley Forge Presents: A Festival of Music”
- [1973-1974](https://bandsir.com/1973-1974/) - 1973-1974 Fall Concert 1973-1974 Christmas Concert 1973-1974 Spring Concert
- [Concert Tape Catalog 1971-1976](https://bandsir.com/about/concert-tape-catalog-1971-1976/)
- [Eugene Ormandy](https://bandsir.com/bandmasters-2/eugene-ormandy/) - Front Row: David Drake, John Palermo, Artie Hackman, Larry Burger, Bob Coulon, Skip Mahler, Wally Jackson, Joe Gigliotti, George Stapan, Dean Brezack, Jeff Zimmerman, Kurt Luertzing, Dave Breining, Jimmy Powell, Wes Cramer. Second Row: Sosnoski, Joe Daley, Bill McKibbin, Randy Jenkins, Bob Hamme, Jeff Leri, Rich Imbimbo, Maurice Zimmerman, Jeff Brennecke, Carl Valente, Chuck (Bill)
- ["The Happiest Millionaire" Premiere - 1967](https://bandsir.com/about/the-happiest-millionaire-premiere-1967/) - Here's a few more photos from Bruce Daggett. I'll let him explain. "I had these pictures from an outing of the Band to help kick off the premier showing of The Happiest Millionaire in Philadelphia. The movie starred Fred MacMurry and [the premiere] was held at the Boyd Theater located at 1908 Chestnut Street on October
- [VFMAC Alumni Web Page](https://bandsir.com/about/vfmac-alumni-web-page/) - The presence of the web page below does not imply endorsement of BandSir.com by anyone officially associated with VFMAC or vice versa. It is linked here in an iframe as a courtesy to Bandsir.com viewers to provide convenient, direct access to official information from the Alumni Association and the school.
- [The Man Who REALLY Made This Website Possible](https://bandsir.com/about/the-man-who-really-made-this-website-possible/) - Hint: It’s not me, though I had something to do with it. Another hint: It’s not Duke, though he had quite a lot to do with it. Last hint: It’s not the Band. (Besides, I said “man” singular so the Band as a group is out.) But yeah, the Band had a little something to
- [Nixon and the VFMA Band](https://bandsir.com/about/nixon-and-the-vfma-band/) - The Valley Forge Military Academy and Junior College Band was invited to represent the State of Pennsylvania in Richard Nixon’s January 20, 1969 Inauguration Parade. VFMA Alum Bruce Daggett, 67 & 69 JC, sent this picture of the band passing by the reviewing stand and this letter from President Nixon 4 days later thanking the
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