The Chicago Reform School Band: 1862-1872

The purpose of this study was to document the history of the band founded at the Chicago Reform School (CRS) circa 1862. Research questions focused on the ensemble's (1) origin and time frame, (2) service to the school and community, (3) instructors, (4) instrumentation, (5) performances, (6) f...

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Published in:Journal of research in music education 2007-10, Vol.55 (3), p.252-267
Main Author: Hash, Phillip M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic achievement
Alternative education
Annual Reports
Basic Skills
City councils
City Government
Cresol
Division
Education
Educational Benefits
Educational Change
Historical text analysis
Instrumental music
Juvenile detention centers
Juvenile offenders
Learning
Legal Problems
Males
Moral Development
Music education
Music teachers
Musical aesthetics
Musical bands
Musical performance
Musicians
Percussion instruments
Public schools
Residential Schools
School superintendents
Singing
Special Schools
Students
Superintendents
Teachers
Teaching methods
Vocal music
Vocational Education
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Summary:The purpose of this study was to document the history of the band founded at the Chicago Reform School (CRS) circa 1862. Research questions focused on the ensemble's (1) origin and time frame, (2) service to the school and community, (3) instructors, (4) instrumentation, (5) performances, (6) funding, and (7) influence on other school bands. The Chicago Reform School was established in 1855 to provide a home and education for juvenile offenders. In addition to their academic study and vocational training, several students participated in a band that was organized around 1862 and modeled after military bands of the time. By 1866, this ensemble consisted of a fife and drum corps and a brass band that were funded by performances given throughout the city. Alfred D. Langan was the first known director, followed by Thomas R Westendorf and Hugh Goodwin. Instrumental music continued at the CRS until around 1872, when the institution was closed due to legal issues and the partial destruction of its facilities by the Great Chicago Fire.
ISSN:0022-4294
1945-0095
DOI:10.1177/002242940705500306