Collection: Albany-Decatur, Alabama, Concert Band Checkbook

Scope and Contents

The collection contains the 1923 checkbook and cancelled checks for the Albany-Decatur concert band, Arthur F. Dix, treasurer. There are also hand-written notes referring to pages in an unidentified book or publication dealing with the "Soviet problem."

Dates

1923

Creator

Albany-Decatur (Ala.) Concert Band (Organization)

Biographical / Historical

A concert band is a performing musical ensemble made up of the woodwind, brass, and percussion sections of an orchestra, along with the double bass. The concert band's repertoire includes original compositions, transcriptions or arrangements of orchestral pieces, light music, and popular tunes. Although the composition of the concert band is similar to that of the marching band, its primary function is that of a concert ensemble.

Extent

0.05 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Overview

Checkbook and cancelled checks for the Albany-Decatur concert band, Arthur F. Dix, treasurer, as well as some hand-written notes referring to pages in an unidentified book or publication dealing with the "Soviet problem."