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 for your patience! Dan
Get your chin in and keep reading...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 me to move the server. In any case, I’ll try to give you advanced notice. Once I’m finally resettled, likely sometime near Christmas, I’ll have more free time to update this lonely site that’s lacked the attention it deserves. Thanks for your patience! Dan74 & … Get your chin in and keep reading…
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
Get your chin in and keep reading...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 20,1967. Fred was known to be a sax player and the picture is of him holding my sax. I thought it was a great picture of the Duke. As a comment, we have so much to be thankful for because of the talents of Mr. … Get your chin in and keep reading…
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 school. Secondly, the Band and Glee Club performed in Concert the same year in the White House for President Nixon. Click on any image to view a higher resolution version. Thanks to Bruce for another terrific contribution! This post is also permanently placed under the … Get your chin in and keep reading…