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Barnum - [2026 Summer Meet Photo Album](https://www.mywju.org/2026/07/2026-summer-meet-photo-album/) - 2026 Summer Meet Photo Archives on Flickr - Windjammers Unlimited, Inc. - [2026 Summer Meet June 24-28, Columbia MO Information](https://www.mywju.org/2025/10/2026-summer-meet-june-24-28-columbia-mo/) - WJU Summer Meet will be in Columbia MO, June 24-28, 2026. - [January 2026 Center Ring Band Video, Sarasota](https://www.mywju.org/2026/02/january-2026-center-ring-band-sarasota/) - Center Ring Concert January 2026, Sarasota - [Section/Group Photos - Venice - January 2026](https://www.mywju.org/2026/01/section-group-photos-venice-2026/) - Section / Group Photos Venice January 2026 - [OLD TIME CIRCUS RADIO](https://www.mywju.org/2026/04/old-time-circus-radio/) - The drama of life under the Big Top has always made for great stories. These 15-to-30-minute episodes have been selected because of their connection to the circus. Vol. 1 55 radio shows (A to F) Vol. 2 48 radio shows (F to L) Vol. 3 49 radio shows (L to Y) Vol. 4 52 episodes - [Center Ring Band Photos, January 2026](https://www.mywju.org/2026/01/center-ring-band-photos/) - Click the image to view Flickr Album - [Winter Convention Photo Album, 2026](https://www.mywju.org/2026/01/winter-convention-photo-album-2026/) - Click here to view/download photos from Winter Convention 2026. Audio Recording - Venice Circus Train Car Museum with Photos - [WJU Brochure: Spread the Word](https://www.mywju.org/2025/02/wju-brochure-spread-the-word/) - Share the word about Windjammers in your community bands, and other places you play. Encourage your friends to share the joy and excitement of performing marches, gallops, and overtures and experience the fun of playing in a circus band and even performing with a circus. Download and print the brochure and share with your group - [Wear a Windjammers Pin Proudly](https://www.mywju.org/2024/12/wear-a-windjammers-pin-proudly/) - Get your official Windjammers lapel pin when you register at a Windjammer Convention or Meet. This beautiful creation in the official Windjammers colors is available for only $5.00. - [WJU Winter Convention January 7-12, 2025](https://www.mywju.org/2024/06/2025-winter-convention-january-7-12/) - Daily Schedule Tuesday, January 7, 2025 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm - Trustees Meeting 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm - Dance Band Rehearsal 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm - Registration Wednesday, January 8, 2025 8:45 am -9:00 am - Opening Remarks 9:00 am – 9:45 am - Rehearsal & Recording Session 1 10:00 am – - [2023 Summer Meet Photos](https://www.mywju.org/2023/07/2023-summer-meet-photos/) - Click the links below to view/download photos. Circus World Concert, July 14, 2023 Al Ringling Theater Concert Section and Group Photos Windjammer Rehearsals, July 2023 Conductors, Summer 2023 - [2024 Winter Convention Photos](https://www.mywju.org/2024/01/2024-winter-convention-photos/) - Click the photo links below to view 639 photos of the January 9-14 WJU Winter Convention in Venice, FL. Circus Train Car Museum Concert - [2024 Summer Meet Schedule](https://www.mywju.org/2024/04/2024-summer-meet-schedule/) - WJU Summer Meet Schedule June 22, 2024Download - [Reliving the Summer Magic of Baraboo](https://www.mywju.org/2021/07/save-dates-january-11-16-2022/) - Windjammers gathered on Zoom to relive the summer circus magic of Baraboo, 7:00 p.m. on the evenings of January 14-15-16, 2022. They viewed the Windjammers summer concert recorded in Baraboo, WI in July along with Timothy Tegge's Circus Cabaret and a performance of the Circus World Circus. This year Windjammers will gather in person for - [2024 Center Ring Concert Audio Recording](https://www.mywju.org/2024/01/2024-center-ring-concert-audio-recording/) - Eighty Windjammers joined together at Sailor Circus and Sarasota again this year to present an outstanding Center Ring Concert in partnership with Sailor Circus on Sunday afternoon January 14. A video of the concert is being prepared, but in the meantime, you can listen to the performance here. - [Summer Meet Quad Cities Attractions](https://www.mywju.org/2024/04/summer-meet-quad-cities-attractions/) - QC-Adventure-Final-DraftDownload Go to Summer Meet Information Page - [Circus Calliope & Mechanical Music Festival](https://www.mywju.org/2022/04/circus-calliope-mechanical-music-festival/) - Peru, Indiana, June 17-18, 2022 The Circus Hall of Fame in Peru, IN is also gearing up for their event, the Circus Calliope and Mechanical Music Festival June 17 & 18, 2022. Click here for information Peru Indiana Music FestivalRegistration information for our Summer Convention is coming to you very soon. Arrangements for playing, concerts and - [Replay An Outstanding FREE Circus Performance](https://www.mywju.org/2021/02/an-outstanding-free-circus-performance/) - January 17, 2021 1:00 - 2:00PM (Click below to replay)"Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls of all ages..." The Annual Windjammers Unlimited performance in partnership with the Sailor Circus Academy continued in 2021 with this video production. Join us for this OPEN TO THE PUBLIC event. CLICK HERE to attend the replay.Watch the classic musical - [Oh, Circus Day!](https://www.mywju.org/2020/09/oh-circus-day/) - Source: At the Circus, Practice Book Series by Rod Everhart, WJU#1351 Between the end of the Civil War and the start of World War II, the population of rural American towns greatly looked forward to the arrival of the touring circuses. Try to envision those days, when the thrill of the Circus Street Parade and the - [Clarinet Clinic with Michelle Anderson](https://www.mywju.org/2021/01/clarinet-clinic-with-michelle-anderson/) - January 14, 2021 3:00PM - Michelle Anderson, Master of the Clarinet, delves into Techniques for achieving the best sound possible. CLICK to either Join or Support WJU! Michelle Anderson (WJU #3975) led nearly 40 Windjammers with a delightful and informative presentation focused on individual player positioning and techniques for maximising sound and control. Michelle started - [Trumpet Clinic with Roger Blackburn](https://www.mywju.org/2021/02/trumpet-clinic-with-roger-blackburn/) - January 13, 2021 1:00PM - From The Symphony to Windjammers, An Extraordinary Adventure in Techniques CLICK to Join or Support WJU! Roger Blackburn (WJU #3123) retired from the world-renowned Philadelphia Orchestra after 37 years and is a Windjammer! More than 50 people joined Roger to learn about his career as a professional musician and hear - [Concert Favorites of Windjammers](https://www.mywju.org/2021/02/concert-favourites-of-windjammers/) - January 13, 2021 7:00PM - Relive the historical performances produced by Andy Rawls. CLICK to Join or Support WJU! Nearly 70 WJU Members were enthralled watching this Concert, produced by Andy Rawls (WJU #3435). This outstanding collection featured performances between 2015 and 2020, including Oskaloosa and Sarasota. Want the playlist? Watch the concert. Andy, married - [Traditional Circus Bandmasters](https://www.mywju.org/2021/02/traditional-circus-bandmasters/) - January 14, 2021 11:00AM - Circus Bandmasters roles explored by Charlie Bertini, former Bandmaster of Ringling Brothers-Barnum & Bailey Circus. CLICK to either Join or Support WJU! Charlie Bertini (WJU #188) brings it home with details of his career and rise to Bandmaster of the Greatest Show on Earth. More than 60 WJU Members intently - [Replay Circus World Museum, Archives Tour & Windjammers Concert March 25, 2021](https://www.mywju.org/2021/03/windjammers-unlimited-special-event/) - Windjammers Unlimited, celebrating fifty years, hosted a virtual event for members via Zoom on March 25. Video of the presentation is available in the "For Members Only" section of the WJU website. CLICK HERE TO GO TO EVENT PAGE. The event kicked off with a presentation by Peter Shrake, archivist at Circus World Museum in - [Ladies & Gentlemen, Boys & Girls of all ages...](https://www.mywju.org/2021/01/ladies-gentlemen-boys-girls-of-all-ages/) - CLICK To Support or Join WJU! January 13, 2021 11:00AM - The Circus –A Ringmaster’s Perspective with Timothy Noel Tegge Wednesday morning's convention opener saw a group of more than 60 attendees spellbound by Tim Tegge's perspectives regarding the role of the Ringmaster and the importance of windjammers in the circus... and now. Tim took - [Piccolo Clinic: More Than A Flute](https://www.mywju.org/2021/01/piccolo-clinic-more-than-a-flute/) - January 13, 2021 3:00PM - Chris Griffith, Nada Montgomery & Don Covington Explain This "Little" Instrument with the BIG Sound CLICK to Join or Support WJU! Over 40 Windjammers learned about the Piccolo and it's role in circus music at todays outstanding session. Chris Griffith (WJU #3791) articulated the differences between several piccolos explaining that - [Horn Clinic with Flip Herfort](https://www.mywju.org/2021/01/horn-clinic-with-flip-herfort/) - January 13, 2021 5:00PM - Flip explores the Horn, its nuances and role in circus music. CLICK to Join or Support WJU! Philip "Flip" Herfort (WJU #2074) met with nearly 30 Windjammers and outlined the different instruments in the "horn" family. Flip shared his experiences whilst demonstrating various positions and air movement to achieve tone - [Trombone Clinic with Christopher Bill](https://www.mywju.org/2021/01/trombone-clinic-with-christopher-bill/) - January 14, 2021 1:00PM - Insights into Making Music in the Electronic Generation by Internet Professional Musician Christopher Bill. CLICK to Join or Support WJU! Nearly 60 members were spellbound by the creativity of Christopher Bill (WJU #3974), a classical trombonist with outstanding composing, arranging, performing and digital skills. Christopher launched his segment demonstrating his - [It's 2021 Convention TIME!](https://www.mywju.org/2021/01/its-2021-convention-time/) - January 12 - 17, 2021! Be there... virtually, We will be! We're excited about this historic 2021 Convention - the first event of our 50th Anniversary year-long celebration. The 2021 Virtual Convention is FREE to current Members. 50 Years, Fulfilling a Mission Fifty years ago, Charlie Bennett and Art Stensvad launched Windjammers Unlimited with the - [It's A Wrap: Ringling Museum Session](https://www.mywju.org/2021/01/its-a-wrap-ringling-museum-session/) - Click Here to Join or Support WJU! January 12, 2021 1:00PM - Ringling MuseumCircus Panel This first event leading up to our Annual Convention, was absolutely awesome. Sponsored by the Ringling Museum in Sarasota FL, Charlie Conrad (WJU #1525) and President Don Covington (WJU #119) served as the panelists to augment the historical presentation about - [ZOOM Clinic - A Helpful Guide for the Novice](https://www.mywju.org/2021/01/zoom-class-a-helpful-guide-for-the-novice/) - Click here to Join or Support WJU! January 12, 2021 6:00PM - ZOOM Clinic with Lynette Garlan Vice President Lynette Garlan (WJU #3633), Trustee and Leader of the 50th Anniversary Team conducted a great opportunity for people to learn how to use ZOOM. About 25 people benefitted from the experience and learned how to use - [2021 Convention Check-in & Social](https://www.mywju.org/2021/01/2021-convention-check-in-social/) - Click here to Join or Support WJU! January 12, 2021 7:00PM - Time to Socialise With Windjammers as we Kick-off the Convention The Tuesday evening tradition at WJU's Annual Convention continued this evening: A night to Check-in and Socialise with fellow Windjammers. Secretary Joe Shearin (WJU #3773) and Vice President Lynette Garlan (WJU #3633), hosted - [Attend Windjammers' 50th Anniversary Convention!](https://www.mywju.org/2020/12/attend-windjammers-50th-anniversary-convention/) - CLICK HERE to Join or Support WJU! January 12 - 17, 2021! Be there... virtually. Meeting old friends for six days in Sarasota is an annual highlight of Windjammers Unlimited, but next month the show will go on in a virtual format. Twenty events will be offered online from Tuesday, January 12 through Sunday, January - [Virtual Convention Links](https://www.mywju.org/2020/12/2021-virtual-convention-links/) - Here is all the information you need to enjoy clinics, concerts and community with Windjammers across the world, regardless of your location. ALL TIMES ARE USA EASTERN TIME (GMT -5). Learn Zoom Here This virtual convention is being held on the Zoom video conferencing platform. If you are new to Zoom or are not sure - [2021 Annual Convention-A Virtual Event!!](https://www.mywju.org/2020/09/2021-annual-convention-a-virtual-event/) - [ycd_countdown id=5121] If you are NOT already a Member, look at the outstanding Schedule of Events (below) then CLICK HERE to JOIN. Event Links for Members CLICK HERE for Registered Member LINKS to the Events and Documents for Download. January 12 - 17, 2021! HERE'S THE SCHEDULE & DESCRIPTION OF EVENTS You MUST be a - [Circus Band Organs](https://www.mywju.org/2020/09/circus-band-organs/) - Source: “AT THE CIRCUS” Practice Book Series by Rod Everhart, WJU#1351 Mechanical organs were used by circuses during the second half of the nineteenth century. The term “band organ” came into use in the U.S. around 1895. The intent of these instruments was to recreate orchestral and military band music via automation, using the organ’s - [The "Disaster" March](https://www.mywju.org/2020/09/the-disaster-march/) - Source: “AT THE CIRCUS” Practice Book Series by Rod Everhart, WJU#1351 Interestingly enough, the music of John Philip Sousa (1854–1932), probably the most famous composer of that era, was rarely played in the circus. While quite popular with community bands, the Sousa marches were viewed as too regimented and militaristic to fill the “excitement requirements” - [Under The Big Top](https://www.mywju.org/2020/06/under-the-big-top/) - Source: Circus Fanfare, April 2010 Vol. 40, No. 2 Editor's Note: Adrienne Cannon, WJU #3313, was a "First of May" (circus rookie) at the winter convention of Windjammers Unlimited in 2010. “You’re going to do what?” I know that reaction is coming after I announce to my friends that I am going to play in - [Golden Age of Circus Music](https://www.mywju.org/2020/08/golden-age-of-circus-music-2/) - Source: Adapted from AT THE CIRCUS Practice Book Series by Rod Everhart, WJU#1351 Golden Age of Circus Music The Golden Age of Circus Music is considered to be 1890 to about 1930. During that era an estimated 5,000 musical pieces were written for, or had primary use by, the circus. Many of the titles reflect the - [Website Update: Preservation Content Launched!](https://www.mywju.org/2020/09/website-update-preservation-content-launched/) - Leading up to the 50th Anniversary... We are thrilled to launch this historically significant content as part of our commitment to the Preservation of the music of the Great American Circus and Wild West Shows. You can learn more about WJU's preservation efforts. Initially, there are three content areas, each dedicated to their namesake purpose: - [Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus](https://www.mywju.org/2020/09/ringling-bros-and-barnum-bailey-circus/) - Source: AT THE CIRCUS Practice Book Series by Rod Everhart, WJU#1351 Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus was the largest and best-known circus in America. It survived nearly a century as a combined unit. Its heritage stemmed from many mergers, but especially those of the Ringling Brothers, Phineas Taylor Barnum (1810–1891), and James A. - [Center Ring Concerts](https://www.mywju.org/2020/08/center-ring-concerts/) - Source: At the Circus, Practice Book Series by Rod Everhart, WJU#1351 A significant innovation of the circus was the creation of what were known as Center Ring Concerts. These concerts were performed in the Big Top tent’s Center Ring while the audience was entering prior to the start of the circus, or sometimes as a - [An Open Letter to Concert Band & Music Enthusiasts](https://www.mywju.org/2020/07/an-open-letter-to-concert-band-music-enthusiasts/) - PO BOX 31145 ● Independence OH ● 44131-0145 July 2020 Re: A Stellar Opportunity to Make and Preserve History! Please Join us, today. Dear Concert Band & Music Enthusiasts: Windjammers Unlimited, Inc. is The Circus Music Historical Society. We are a national 501(c)3 organization, established to advocate the preservation, education, and performance of traditional circus - [2021 Annual Convention Cancelled](https://www.mywju.org/2020/07/2021-annual-convention-50th-anniversary-event/) - Out of an abundance of caution and concern for the health and safety of all of our members, families, friends and the public-at-large, on July 17, 2020 the Trustees and Officers of WJU made the decision to cancel the 2021 Convention. We are currently exploring alternative activities to replace the traditional Convention that was scheduled - [2007 Summer Meet Flashback](https://www.mywju.org/2020/07/2007-summer-meet-flashback/) - Editor’s Note: This is a series of snapshots lifted from articles and highlights detailing the 2007 Summer Meet in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. The entire Circus Fanfare issue is a fascinating read and highly recommended. Read it in it's entirety in the MEMBERS ONLY - CIRCUS FANFARE contents of MYWJU. Members in good standing may access - [1973 Convention Flashback](https://www.mywju.org/2020/06/1973-convention-flashback/) - Editor’s Note: This is an adaptation of the original article with spelling and grammatical changes made where warranted. It has been shortened here but can be read in it's entirety in the MEMBERS ONLY - CIRCUS FANFARE contents of this website. Members in good standing may access Circus Fanfare editions by using their valid credentials - [Sixty Years By the Bandstand](https://www.mywju.org/2020/02/sixty-years-by-the-bandstand/) - SOURCE: 2012-01 Circus Fanfare I was glad to see Dave Priester has joined Windjammers. I remember Dave as being a part of the 1971 Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus Band. In the early years of our club, all members were either “troupers” or die-hard “circus buffs”. We now have several members from the Beatty-Cole bands in - [Golden Age of Circus Music](https://www.mywju.org/2020/02/golden-age-of-circus-music/) - SOURCE: 2015-04 Circus Fanfare The Golden Age of Circus Music is generally considered to have run from 1890 to about 1930. It is estimated by some historians that over 5,000 musical pieces were written for, or had primary use by, the circuses of that era. Many of these tunes reflected the hyperbole and exaggeration the - [MUSICAL BONDS THAT TIE!](https://www.mywju.org/2020/02/musical-bonds-that-tie/) - The Circus, Paddlewheels, The Beatles, Madonna, Springsteen and Others SOURCE: 2019-04 Circus Fanfare “Bonds that tie? What is that?”, you ask. It’s true… pop music, the great riverboats and the circus all share a common bond: the use of the Calliope. The iconic steam whistle instrument with its unique, slightly off-pitch notes makes its appearance - [TROMBONE SMEARS](https://www.mywju.org/2020/02/trombone-smears/) - Source: 2019-03 Circus Fanfare While Henry Fillmore is often called “The Father of the Trombone Smear”, he wasn’t the first to compose tunes incorporating that concept. Certainly, due to the very nature of the slide trombone, or the sackbut, the smear has surely been used by trombone players for as long as the instrument has - [2020 WJU at IISA Charity Circus](https://www.mywju.org/2020/02/2020-wju-at-iisa-charity-circus/) - Windjammers Unlimited and our members participate in several events throughout the year. On January 11, 2020, the Windjammers Concert BandTM provided musical entertainment at the Annual IISA Charity Circus. The Marquee Entrance tent through which all guests entered and exited the circus venue provided the backdrop to the band's performance this year. In her "spare" - [Website Update: MEMBERS ONLY ACCESS!](https://www.mywju.org/2020/05/website-update-members-only-access/) - Welcome to the New Era of Windjammers Unlimited... MYWJU! All Windjammers Unlimited Members in good standing are eligible to have access to the MEMBERS ONLY content of MYWJU. And beginning this evening, all who have provided valid, current and operational email addresses have been notified that their LOGIN credentials are now available and ready for - [1976 Convention Flashback](https://www.mywju.org/2020/06/1976-convention-flashback/) - Editor’s Note: This is an adaptation of the original article with spelling and grammatical changes made where warranted. The piece, written in the first person, is a very informative look into WJU history. There are some noteworthy items in this article including references to the recordings, "non-performing musical lovers" and the resolutions to abolish the - [Circus Music Development](https://www.mywju.org/2020/05/circus-music-development/) - Source: “AT THE CIRCUS” Practice Book Series by Rod Everhart, WJU#1351 In the early circuses, music was not a factor. But as time passed, musical accompaniments began to be added. Initially they were on a relatively small scale, often comprised of string instruments and serving as interludes between acts or as a modest background addition. - [The American Circus](https://www.mywju.org/2020/05/the-american-circus/) - Source: AT THE CIRCUS Practice Book Series by Rod Everhart, WJU#1351 The American circus is a unique form of entertainment that has been a key part of U.S. culture for over 200 years. Traditional circus music evolved as a key element of those circus performances. While he was serving as our first president, George Washington - [Touring In The Mighty Haag Show - 1911](https://www.mywju.org/2020/05/touring-in-the-mighty-haag-show-1911/) - SOURCE: 1987 Vol. 17-2 Circus Fanfare On November 16, 1911, the John Robinson 10 Big Shows closed the season of seven months tour in New Albany, Mississippi. I had been with the circus the full sea­son and a few days previous I had word from Dick Masters, band­master of The Mighty Haag Shows, that he - [Observations by a First-of-May Conductor](https://www.mywju.org/2020/05/observations-by-a-first-of-may-conductor/) - SOURCE: 2006 Vol. 36-4 Circus Fanfare Editor’s Note: “First-of-May” is the term used to describe a new circus musician. It alludes to the annual kickoff date for the circus performance season. This article was written in 2006 by Paul T. Richards who, despite having been a member of Windjammers since the early '70's, was a - [J. J. Richards - Bandmaster, Composer](https://www.mywju.org/2020/04/j-j-richards-bandmaster-composer/) - SOURCE: Vol. 18, No. 4 AUG - 1988 Circus Fanfare Joseph John Richards was known as an outstanding cornetist, bandmaster, composer of band music, and music educator. He was born in the mining district of southern Wales, not too far from Cardiff, in 1878. At the age of four he was brought to the United - [Windjammer's Infamous Car](https://www.mywju.org/2020/04/windjammers-infamous-car/) - SOURCE: Updated from 1980-03 Circus Fanfare Article Editor's Note: Charles Stanley, Windjammer member #470, from Cincinnati, Ohio, was in charge of publicity for the summer 1980 Windjammer meet. His original article about the car he used to own appeared in the ''Forest Hills Journal" of Oct. 8, 1979. In the 1930's, Charles Stanley used to - [Carl Frangkiser and the Unity Band](https://www.mywju.org/2020/04/dr-carl-frangkiser-and-the-unity-band/) - SOURCE: 2010-03 Circus Fanfare I've always been a fan of the circus and its music. During the mid to late 1940s, my Dad took me to the circus twice a year in Kansas City, always on a Friday evening -- the Shrine Circus in November, and the Police Circus in March. All I remember about - [New Website Released!](https://www.mywju.org/2020/05/new-website-released/) - It's OFFICIAL! The New Windjammers Unlimited Website is up and running. And, there will be lots of exciting enhancements rolled out over the next day, weeks and months.Members will receive an email over the weekend of May 1, 2020 highlighting the content-rich features of new website and providing an overview of things to come. All - [Let’s Run Away to the Circus Together!](https://www.mywju.org/2020/03/lets-run-away-to-the-circus-together/) - Source: The Journal of The Association of Concert Bands (ACB) Vol. 39 No. 1 February 2020 As a child did you ever want to run away to the circus? Many of us as adults do just that every year! Indeed, Windjammers Unlimited, Inc. (“WJU”), “The Circus Music Historical SocietyTM,” holds two meets annually. Musicians, preservationists, - [2020 Annual Convention](https://www.mywju.org/2020/02/2020-annual-convention/) - SOURCE: Jim Roytz (WJU #3800), 48th Convention Report Extracted from Circus Fanfare 2020-02 The Courtyard Marriott Hotel was once again the venue for this year’s 48th Annual WJU Convention. Many members came to Bradenton early for the Ring of Fame Ceremony held on St. Armands Circle on Sunday, January 12. Under the leadership of Gerald - [2019 Summer Meet](https://www.mywju.org/2020/02/2019-summer-meet/) - "Those folks who attended the Meet will agree that Lynette Garlan and her committee worked so very hard to show us a great time in the Steel City. Our thanks to all, and congratulations! The band numbered 82 and our energetic conductors whipped us into shape for our performances; one in Moon Park Township on ## Pages - [About Us](https://www.mywju.org/) - Windjammers Unlimited (WJU) is the circus music historical society. Organized as a non-profit and run by volunteers, WJU's three-part mission is the preservation of, education about, and performance of circus music from the Golden Era of the American Circus. WJU was founded in 1971 and is celebrating its 55th anniversary this year.WJU welcomes both playing - [](https://www.mywju.org/welcome-to-the-authoritative-source-for-circus-music/) - Welcome to Windjammers Unlimited Since its founding in 1971, WJU Members have proudly participated in what has evolved as our core mission: Preservation of, Education about, and Performance of the music played in traditional American circus and Wild West shows. Founders and early members referred to the organization as "My Windjammers," "Windjammers," "My Windjammers Unlimited" - [2027 Winter Convention, Venice, FL](https://www.mywju.org/2027-winter-convention-venice-fl/) - Save the dates, January 12 - 17, 2027. - [2026 Summer Meet Photo Archives on Flickr](https://www.mywju.org/2026-summer-meet-photo-archives/) - View and download photos from the 2026 summer meet in Columbia, MO. - [Circus Music "Snippets"](https://www.mywju.org/preservation/circus-music-snippets/) - EDUCATIONAL COMMENTS ABOUT COMPOSERS AND TUNES - RLE = Rodney L. Everhart, WJU #1351, Circus Fanfare editor- JPJ = Jerrold P. Jimmerson, WJU #3118, Conductor, Karl King Municipal Band, Ft. Dodge, IA - [SOUNDS OF THE CIRCUS by the South Shore Concert Band - PART 2](https://www.mywju.org/sounds-of-the-circus-by-the-south-shore-concert-band-part-2/) - Richard Whitmarsh joined WJU in 1972 and played cornet in the first convention, located in Key Biscayne, FL. He was WJU member #143 and WJU’s Hall of Fame laureate for 2016 (see Circus Fanfare article Jan/Feb 2016.) He embarked upon a 30-year effort to record the exciting music from the Golden Age of the American - [SOUNDS OF THE CIRCUS by SOUTH SHORE CONCERT BAND - PART 1](https://www.mywju.org/sounds-of-the-circus-by-south-shore-concert-band/) - Richard Whitmarsh joined WJU in 1972 and played cornet in the first convention, located in Key Biscayne, FL. He was WJU member #143 and WJU’s Hall of Fame laureate for 2016 (see Circus Fanfare article Jan/Feb 2016.) He embarked upon a 30-year effort to record the exciting music from the Golden Age of the American - [Miscellaneous Other - Snippets you might enjoy](https://www.mywju.org/miscellaneous-other-snippets-you-might-enjoy/) - 2009 - Thoughts of Love by Arthur Pryor [1:16]. WJU Center Ring Band rehearsal with Paul Hefner (WJU #1862) as trombone soloist. =========================== 2014 - "Princess of India Overture" by Karl L. King. Played in rehearsal at Lincoln, Nebraska Summer Meet; John Roman, conductor. [8:21] ============================ 2015 - "Two Little Bullfinches", performed at the January - [SOUNDS OF THE CIRCUS - VOLUME 40](https://www.mywju.org/sounds-of-the-circus-volume-40/) - THIS IS A REMIX FROM OTHER CD'S Mission: Impossible Theme (Schifrin) Vol. 29 Track 15 Hawaii Five-0 (Stevens) Vol. 21 Track 1 Cantina Band (Williams) Vol. 28 Track 6 Strike Up The Band (Gershwin) Vol. 23 Track 1 Shangri-La (Malneck/Maxwell) Vol. 16 Track 9 If My Friends Could See Me Now (Coleman) Vol. 21 Track - [SOUNDS OF THE CIRCUS - VOLUME 39](https://www.mywju.org/sounds-of-the-circus-volume-39/) - Illustrious Potentate (Verweire) Alley Cat (Bjorn) New Corn Palace (King) In The Hall Of The Mountain King (Grieg) Merry Widow Waltz (Lehar) Pageant Of Progress (Jewell) Noisy Neighbors (Lincoln) Mister Sandman (Ballard) El Merito (Jewell) Be A Clown (Porter) April In Portugal (Ferrao) Moonlight Serenade (Miller) Soldiers Of Fortune (Pryor) Hava Nagila (Ortone) Godfather (Rota) - [SOUNDS OF THE CIRCUS - VOLUME 38](https://www.mywju.org/sounds-of-the-circus-volume-38/) - Old Glory Triumphant (Duble) Destiny Waltz (Baynes) March Of The Slide Trombones (Scott) Merry-Go-Round Broke Down (Friend/Franklin) Marche Slave (Tschaikowsky) Salaam Temple On Parade (Basile) Gold And Silver Waltz (Lehar) In The Sudan (Sebek) Midnight In Moscow (Ball) Stout Hearted Men (Romberg) Shriner's Parade (De Luca) Thunder And Lightning (Strauss) Egyptia (Olman) Give My Regards - [Circus Music Recordings](https://www.mywju.org/circus-music-recordings/) - Windjammers Unlimited is pleased to present this collection of historically significant original recordings. We are grateful to Eric Beheim (WJU #66) whose research initiated and dominates this WJU collection. Thanks, Eric, for providing your outstanding content and knowledge to this PRESERVATION effort. We anticipate that the work of others will join this fine collection over - [2026 Summer Convention Information](https://www.mywju.org/2026-summer-convention-registration-page/) - Registration is now closed for the Windjammers Summer Convention in Columbia, MO! Wednesday, June 24 - Monday, June 29, 2026 Traveling to Columbia Traveling to Columbia -- Driving? Flying? Driving? Please be aware that East / West Interstate-70 will be in the midst of a major lane expansion and will likely be quite busy across much - [1985 Carson & Barnes Trapeze](https://www.mywju.org/1985-carson-barnes-trapeze/) - This home video is a treat for circus music historians. It was filmed on Carson & Barnes Circus May 20, 1985 and shows Reuben Caballero Jr catching his first quadruple somersault. The Carson & Barnes band provides the music. Windjammers Unlimited's 2014 Hall of Fame member Charlie Stevenson leads the band. Charlie utilizes traditional - [2026 Summer Meet June 24-28 Columbia, MO - Register Now](https://www.mywju.org/summer-meet-june-24-28-columbia-mo-register-now/) - Register now open for the 2026 Windjammers Summer Meet in Columbia, MO hosted by John Wetzel and Gordon Fetterly. We will arrive on Wednesday June 24, 2026 with the concert on Sunday June 28, 2026 and depart on Monday, Jun 29, 2026. Follow the links below to register for the convention and reserve your room. - [1993 The Circus Kingdom - More Music CD](https://www.mywju.org/1993the-circus-kingdom-more-music-cd/) - 01 Ringling Bros. Grand Entry (Al Sweet, 1925)02 The Melody Shop (Karl King, 1910)03 Peaches and Cream (John Philip Sousa, 1925)04 The Walking Frog (Karl King, 1919)05 The Screamer (Fred Jewell, 1906)06 Easy Goin' (Charles E. Warner, 1938)07 Baby Boo March (Fred Jewell, 1904)08 Rolling Thunder (Henry Fillmore, 1916)09 Kentucky Sunrise (Karl King, 1919)10 Trombone - [CIRCUS MUSIC ALPHA INDEX](https://www.mywju.org/circus-music-alpha-index/) - 12th Street Rag (RBBB emergency tune)Abdallah A Circus Clem - TCKAida Ballet MusicAida Grand March (band organ)Al G Barnes Grand Entry - TCK A Man’s a Man for a’ ThatAmazing Grace (arr. Luther Henderson, 1986) - TCKAmerican Cadet March (Castle)American Patrol (Band organ)America the Beautiful (Ward)Americans We (Band organ)Americans We – conductor Alonzo Leach; composed by Henry FillmoreAmina Intermezzo P. Lincke - [1992 The Circus Kingdom CD2](https://www.mywju.org/1992-the-circus-kingdom-cd2/) - 01 Put on a Happy Face (Juggling) (Lee Adams, 1960) Another Op'nin', Another Show (Cole Poter, 1949) Popcorn (Gershon Kingsley, 1969) Sabre Dance (Aram Khatchaturian, 1968)02 The Circus Bee (Henry Fillmore, 1908)03 Rapid Roy the Stock Car Boy (Wire-walking) (Jim Croce, 1971) Five Short Minutes (Jim Croce, 1973) Workin' at the Car Wash Blues (Jim - [1992 The Circus Kingdom CD #1](https://www.mywju.org/1992-the-circus-kingdom-cd-1/) - Windjammers Unlimited member April Zink (WJU #1253) joined in 1989 while acollege student. She joined The Circus Kingdom on trumpet in May that same year and was with them for four years and 6 tours. She was the driving force behind the group's 1992 and 1993 CD's and served as their Musical Producer and Graphic - [1993 THE CIRCUS KINGDOM Cassette - January](https://www.mywju.org/1993-the-circus-kingdom-cd-january/) - The 1992-1993 "Christmas Tour" ran from December 27, 1992 to January 9, 1993. These Studio cassette recordings were done in Sarasota, FL. 01 Old Circus Band02 Broadway One-Step 03 Trombonology04 Ringling Bros Grand Entry05 A Circus Clem06 Wedding of the Winds07 Al G Barnes Grand Entry08 Galops (t-z-w-shoot)09 Calvary Wiggle10 Baby Boo March11 Sarasota March12 - [The Circus Kingdom Circus and Circus Band - Chaney, KS July 1975](https://www.mywju.org/the-circus-kingdom-band-with-the-nur-temple-shrine-circus-chaney-ks-july-1975/) - In 1975, the Circus Kingdom was a notable, small-budget, ministry-based circus founded and directed by the Rev. L. David Harris of the Capitol Hill United Methodist Church in Washington. It was a contemporary, traveling show often performed in gyms and community centers, featuring acts like tumbling and tightrope walking. Track 1 [10:27]Track 2 [15:01]Track 3 [11:51]Track 4 [12:02]Track - [1974 CIRCUS KIRK](https://www.mywju.org/1974-circus-kirk/) - Performance recorded at Indian Head, PA. Track 1Track 2Track 3Track 4Track 5Track 6Track 7Track 8Track 9Track 10Track 11 - [Hall of Fame Laureates](https://www.mywju.org/hall-of-fame-2020/hall-of-fame-laureates-honorees/) - This is a historical compendium of each Laureate and their contributions to the American Circus and its Music. A few WJU Members, indicated by an asterisk (*), were honored "For Service to Windjammers Unlimited." However, a change was made and from 2018 onward, such honorees are recognized under Meritorious Service Awards. CLICK HERE FOR A - [PUZZLES FOR FUN - Hall of Fame WORD SEARCH](https://www.mywju.org/puzzles-for-fun-hall-of-fame-word-search/) - Search for the designated words, which might be vertical, horizontal, forward, backward, or diagonal. If you want a greater challenge, then look for all the words that cover the remaining letters in the puzzle. Still more? With the original template, ignore the designated words and see how many words you can find with three or - [Meritorious Service Honorees](https://www.mywju.org/hall-of-fame-2020/meritorious-service-honorees/) - This list of Honorees is maintained on an annual basis and updated as needed. This is a historical compendium of each Honoree and their contributions to the American Circus Music and to Windjammers Unlimited. Click on the NAME to see the details of the person's Circus Life and Contributions. - [WJU Recent Posts](https://www.mywju.org/wju-blackjack/) - Our most recent posts are here! - [Circus Fanfare Magazine](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare/) - Since its inception, Windjammers Unlimited has regularly produced its official publication, Circus Fanfare. What began as a simple “newsletter” in 1971, has developed into a full-feature magazine format publication. Currently, Fanfare is published four times per year, quarterly. Members in good standing have the option to receive a printed copy of the magazine or a full-color PDF version, - [Vol. 6 Old Time Circus Radio - Fitch Bandwagon](https://www.mywju.org/vol-6-old-time-circus-radio-fitch-bandwagon/) - Ringling Band under Merle Evans appearing on the Fitch Bandwagon radio show from Madison Square Garden in 1943, 1944, and 1945. The 1946 Broadcast was from a studio. 1943 Fitch Bandwagon – Ringling 1944 Fitch Bandwagon – Ringling 1945 Fitch Bandwagon – Ringling 1946 Fitch Bandwagon – Ringling Merle Evans in Fitch Bandwagon Publicity Photo - [Old-Time Circus Radio](https://www.mywju.org/old-time-circus-radio/) - The drama of life under the Big Top has always made for great stories. These 15-to-30-minute episodes have been selected because of their connection to the circus. Vol. 1 55 radio shows (A to F) Vol. 2 48 radio shows (F to L) Vol. 3 49 radio shows (L to Y) Vol. 4 52 episodes - [OLD TIME CIRCUS RADIO - Vol. 1](https://www.mywju.org/old-time-circus-radio-vol-1/) - Volume 1 – 55 SHOWS ... about 30 hours The drama of life under the Big Top has always made for great stories. Adventure Ahead 440916 Toby Tyler Or Ten Weeks With Circus.mp3 Adventures Of Ellery Queen 430325 Circus Train.mp3 Adventures Of Ellery Queen 440413 Dead Mans Cavern.mp3 Adventures Of Frank Merriwell 470315 Big Top - [Circus Fanfare 2020s Index](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2020s-index/) - This is the WJU Circus Fanfare Index for 2020s Content. Scroll down to view individual years in this decade.Each decade is covered in a separate index. Other Decades 2020 ▲ 2021 ▲ 2022 ▲ 2023 ▲ 2024 ▲ 2025 ▲ 2026 ▲ 2027 ▲ 2028 ▲ 2029 ▲ - [OLD TIME RADIO CIRCUS - Vol. 2](https://www.mywju.org/old-time-radio-circus-vol-2/) - The drama of life under the Big Top has always made for great stories. Volume 2 – 48 shows – about 22 hours total playtime Front Page Drama 360509 0159 Claws Of Steel.mp3 Front Page Drama 400831 0384 Murder On High Wire.mp3 Ft 471225 046 Juggler Of Our Lady.mp3 Ft 480226 055 Lifes Circus.mp3 Ft - [OLD TIME RADIO CIRCUS - Vol. 5 Jerry of the Circus](https://www.mywju.org/old-time-radio-circus-vol-5-jerry-of-the-circus/) - Jerry of the Circus is a prominent 1937 old-time radio children's series following orphan Jerry Dugan and his dog Rags as they travel with the Randall Brothers Circus. It features over 125 episodes with each program providing a 15-minute dramatized glimpse into circus life, including characters like Bumps the clown and Patsy the trapeze artist. Volume - [OLD TIME CIRCUS RADIO - Vol. 4 CLYDE BEATTY SHOW](https://www.mywju.org/old-time-circus-radio-vol-4-clyde-beatty-show/) - The Clyde Beatty Show was as yndicated 30-minute weekly adventure radio series that aired from 1950 to 1952, featuring fictionalized adventures based on the famed lion tamer’s real-life circus career. While themed around his circus, actor Vic Perrin voiced Beatty, who did not actually appear on the show. Volume 4 – 52 shows – total playtime 21 hours, - [OLD TIME RADIO CIRCUS - Vol. 3](https://www.mywju.org/old-time-radio-circus-vol-3/) - The drama of life under the Big Top has always made for great stories. Volume 3 – 49 shows – total playtime about 18 hours Lux Radio Theater 380307 166 Poppy.mp3 Man Called X 480926 78 Laughing Lady.mp3 Martin Lewis Show 490809 019 Burt Lancaster.mp3 Meet Me At Parkys 460414 043 Food For Circus.mp3 Meet - [Circus History Live! - 3/29/2026](https://www.mywju.org/circus-history-live-3-29-2026/) - You can access it on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hv8a5FNygzg The March 29, 2026, installment of Circus History Live!, the monthly podcast of the Circus Historical Society, featured two circus musicians who shared stories of what life was like playing in the Clyde Beatty Cole Bros Circus band. 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Volume 1 includes the - [1978 Valdosta, GA WJU Convention](https://www.mywju.org/1978-valdosta-ga-wju-convention/) - WJU's 6th Annual Convention was held January 20-22, 1978, in Valdosta, Georgia. WJU President Bob Hills (WJU #71) recorded the sessions under his Buckeye Sound Systems label and offered reel or cassette tapes to WJU members. In March 2026, Eric Beheim (WJU #66) transferred the reel tapes to digital .mp3 format. Volume 2 includes the - [WJU Recordings](https://www.mywju.org/wju-recordings/) - We are pleased to present this collection of historically important recordings of WJU musicians at "Play and Record" sessions and live public events. We are grateful to those who have contributed their collections to this preservation effort. Expect this grow significantly over time. Access to the pages is restricted to Members or those with a - [CIRCUS FILMS](https://www.mywju.org/circus-films/) - A Circus Wakes Up (late 1940s)(8:29 minutes) An educational film of a European circus, originally intended for use in the classroom back when the elementary schools used to teach a unit or two about the circus. Circus Animals (late 1940s) - PART A (5:58)PART B (4:55)An educational film which appears to have been filmed on - [2025-2026 Officers & Trustees](https://www.mywju.org/2025-2026-officers-trustees/) - About our Structure WJU leadership consists of both elected and appointed positions. Every two years in the fall, elections are conducted to elect Trustees (10) who take office at the January Convention of the odd number year (i.e., 2023, 2025, etc.). The slate of candidates is determined by a volunteer Nominating Committee who seek candidates - [JOIN WJU - Lapsed & or Renewing Only](https://www.mywju.org/join-wju-lapsed-or-renewing-only/) - This page is for lapsed and or renewing members. By submitting your application and/or payment you agree to the Membership Agreement. Select the appropriate membership type below and enter your payment information. You can pay online or by check. All online payments are safely processed by PayPal but you can use any credit card. You - [Members Only - Renew Your Membership](https://www.mywju.org/members-only-renew-your-membership/) - We're happy to see you renewing your membership! By submitting your application and/or payment you agree to the Membership Agreement Renewal and dues payments are processed for one year at a time. Please pay online if possible because it reduces administrative and handling effort. 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CLICK HERE TO SEE EVERYTHING AVAILABLE ON WJU - YouTube! - [Hall of Fame](https://www.mywju.org/hall-of-fame-2020/) - The Windjammers Unlimited Hall of Fame was established to honor those individuals who have significantly contributed to the mission of WJU. These honorees include many Circus Band Leaders, Composers, Musicians, Authors and members of Windjammers. Each year, WJU's Hall of Fame Committee secures nominations for the honor. Occasionally, a person is nominated to receive the - [King Band SESAC Recordings](https://www.mywju.org/king-band-sesac-recordings/) - Beginning in the 1940s, Karl L. King recorded marches and other band related material for SESAC, a transcription service that provided radio stations with recorded music that had been cleared for broadcast. Like ASCAP and Broadcast Music International (BMI), SESAC collected royalties for the composers and artists whose works appeared on its records. Unlike ASCAP - [TRIBUTE ARTICLES](https://www.mywju.org/tribute-articles/) - From time to time, the Circus Fanfare has included Tribute or "Out of the Past" articles on individuals connected with the circus and circus music. These are in addition to those selected as WJU Hall of Fame laureates, those receiving Meritorious Service Awards, or recognized in the Member Spotlight features. Links to those Tribute articles - [2026 WJU Winter Convention January 6 -11](https://www.mywju.org/2026-wju-winter-convention-january-6-11/) - Registration for the Winter Convention in Venice is now closed. Final Convention Schedule Pg-3-WJU-Winter-Schedule-Fifth-Draft-2025-12-17Download January 2026 Convention Music List Click on the title below to play the selection. There may be a slight delay as the file loads from the server. January 2026 concert selections will be drawn from these titles. Thanks to Jay Kahn January 2026 Convention information is now available, and registration will begin soon. Members will receive an email to register and pay online. - [1951 Iowa Bandmasters Association "Directors Band"](https://www.mywju.org/1951-iowa-bandmasters-association-directors-band/) - By Jay Kahn (WJU #583) -Years ago, either Duane Olson (WJU #945) or Nancy Olson (WJU #1905) gave me a CD that I treasure. It has the only recording I know of "Barnum & Bailey's Favorite" that is conducted by Karl King himself. I am taken by two aspects of this recording:1) It's a lot - [WJU CONVENTIONS & SUMMER MEETS](https://www.mywju.org/wju-conventions-summer-meets/) - CONVENTIONS Regional (Summer) MEETS 1973 1 Key Biscayne, FL Corydon, IN 1974 2 Atlanta, GA Delaware, OH 1975 3 New Orleans, LA Peru, IN 1976 4 Ft. Mitchell, KY Elmhurst, IL 1977 5 St. Louis, MO Indianapolis IN 1978 6 Valdosta, GA Indianapolis, IN & Rochester, MN 1979 7 New Orleans, LA Fort Dodge, IA - [Membership Management](https://www.mywju.org/membership-account/) - Helpful Hints:1. 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They were seeking other music soul mates, dedicated to the traditional music of the "Big Top." The thriving organization of today, originally organized in 1971, is the result of their dream. The first performance of Windjammers with - [Payment Confirmation](https://www.mywju.org/payment-conformation/) - Thank you for making a payment and/or contribution to Windjammers Unlimited. Your support is vital to celebrating, communicating and preserving the legacy of circus music. To go to the Windjammers Home Page, CLICK HERE. To go to the 2025 January Convention Registration Page, CLICK HERE. - [January 2025 Registration by Mail](https://www.mywju.org/january-2025-registration-by-mail/) - Download the PDF file, complete and mail as directed. Please make your room reservations directly with the Hotel Venezia. Call 941-315-8474 and say you are a reserving your room under the Windjammer rate. Hotel reservations close on 12/07/24. 2025 Winter Convention Windjammers Registration FormDownload - [Circus Fanfare Index](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-index-summary/) - Index by Decade - - - - Index History The Index has grown over the years, a result of longevity of WJU and increasing content of the publication. With 50 years of content, and almost 300 issues, the Circus Fanfare Index can be unwieldy. So, we've decided to break it into DECADES, allowing for easier - [1977 Carson & Barnes Circus](https://www.mywju.org/1977-carson-barnes-circus/) - Barry Johnson, bandmaster, recorded in Gaithersburg, Maryland. These mp3 files were transferred from Don Covington’s ¼” reel-to-reel tape by Eric Beheim. The recorder was NOT in the bandstand or tied to the sound system. 123456789101112 - [1977 Clyde Beatty - Cole Bros. Circus](https://www.mywju.org/1977-clyde-beatty-cole-bros-circus/) - Charles Bertini, bandmaster, recorded in Columbia, Maryland. These mp3 files were transferred from Don Covington’s ¼” reel-to-reel tape by Eric Beheim. The recorder was NOT in the bandstand or tied to the sound system. 123456789101112 - [1977 Hoxie Bros. Circus](https://www.mywju.org/1977-hoxie-bros-circus/) - Joe Eddy, bandmaster, recorded in Hagerstown, Maryland. These mp3 files were transferred from Don Covington’s ¼” reel-to-reel tape by Eric Beheim. The recorder was NOT in the bandstand or tied to the sound system. 123456789 - [CIRCUS KNIE - April 1993 St. Gallen](https://www.mywju.org/circus-knie/) - WIKIPEDIA: The circus was founded in 1803 by the Knie family and has existed in its present form since 1919, when it changed from an open arena to a covered tent. The circus has long been famous for its animals and now operates a zoo (Knie's Kinderzoo) while its museum in Rapperswil closed in July 2017.In 1999, Franco Knie - [1986 Carson & Barnes at Lake Elsinore, CA](https://www.mywju.org/1986-carson-barnes-at-lake-elsinore-ca/) - Charlie Stevenson, Conductor. April 1986. 12345678 - [1974 WINDJAMMERS CIRCUS CONCERT BAND - JANUARY CONVENTION VOL. 2 - ATLANTA, GA](https://www.mywju.org/1974-windjammers-circus-concert-band-january-convention-vol-2-atlanta-ga/) - Andulusa Serenade - BonnetMarch "IMP" - K. AlfordCalvacade March - ChambersTexas Foxtrot - D. GuionIdaho March - BarnhouseElephant March - Ord HumeRoyal Degree March - EnglishLobster's Promenade - SteeleFlowers of Paris Waltz - DubleBoys of the Old Brigade - ChambersVisalia Galop - RichardsTwilight Hour Overture - BoettgerAires Espagnole - KloveTurkish Imperial Guards - LuscombMissouri Rag - [1974 WINDJAMMERS CIRCUS CONCERT BAND - JANUARY CONVENTION VOL. 1 - ATLANTA, GA](https://www.mywju.org/1974-windjammers-circus-concert-band-january-convention-atlanta-georgia/) - Windjammers, Unlimited - HarperDixie Festival Twostep - HarperSells Bros. Galop - SouthwellRose Queen Waltzes - BrahamAttorney General March - KingMiss Trombone - FillmoreQuality Plus March - JewellGeorgia Girl Foxtrot - KingBarnum's Jumbo March - KellerFlorentiner March - FucikHomestretch Galop - KingMemphis the Majestic - AlexanderRoses and Orchids Waltz - KingOlympia Hippodrome - AlexanderBurr's Triumphal - - [2024 Summer Meet Information](https://www.mywju.org/2024-summer-meet-information/) - IOWA-ILLINOIS QUAD CITIESDavenport/Bettendorf/Rock Island/MolineJuly 16-21, 2024 2024 Summer Meet Registration Form - Click Here Wyndham Hotel link For WJU Room Reservations WJU Summer Meet Schedule As of June 21, 2024 Summer Meet Playlist & Recorded Samples Plan now to attend the 2024 Windjammers summer convention, dedicated to the promotion, preservation, and performance of traditional circus IOWA-ILLINOIS QUAD CITIESDavenport/Bettendorf/Rock Island/MolineJuly 16-21, 2024 2024 Summer Meet Registration Form - Click Here Wyndham Hotel link For WJU Room Reservations WJU Summer Meet Schedule As of June 21, 2024 Summer Meet Playlist & Recorded Samples Plan now to attend the 2024 Windjammers summer convention, dedicated to the promotion, preservation, and performance of traditional circus IOWA-ILLINOIS QUAD CITIESDavenport/Bettendorf/Rock Island/MolineJuly 16-21, 2024 2024 Summer Meet Registration Form - Click Here Wyndham Hotel link For WJU Room Reservations WJU Summer Meet Schedule As of June 21, 2024 Summer Meet Playlist & Recorded Samples Plan now to attend the 2024 Windjammers summer convention, dedicated to the promotion, preservation, and performance of traditional circus # - [1977 Circus Vargas](https://www.mywju.org/1977-circus-vargas/) - Recorded at th 4 p.m. performance on October 27, 1977 by Charlie Bennett (WJU #1) when Circus Vargas came to Springfield, MO. Jim Gibson was the bandleader and WJU member Jay Kahn (WJU #583) was playing trombone. The reel-to-reel tape was digitized to mp3 format in June 2023 by Eric Beheim (WJU #66.) Clifford E. - [1975 WJU CONCERT CIRCUS BAND SUMMER MEET - CORYDON, IN](https://www.mywju.org/1975-wju-concert-circus-band-summer-meet-corydon-in/) - The 1975 "Third Annual" Summer Meet was held in Corydon, IN and hosted by WJU Secretary/Treasurer Ward Stauth (WJU #82). The public concert recording below was conducted by Merle Evans (WJU #22, WJU Hall of Fame 1974). The recording was made by Robert Paul Hills, Jr. (WJU #71, aka R. Paul Harper). The cassette of - [1975 Windjammers Concert Circus Band - January Convention - Vol. 2 - New Orleans, LA](https://www.mywju.org/1975-windjammers-concert-circus-band-january-convention-vol-2-new-orleans-la/) - Charles Schlarbaum (WJU #61), Conductor. Recordings by The Buckeye Sound System, a Robert P. Hills, Jr. (WJU #71) company. Cassette provided by Max Kramer Goodall II (WJU #1060). Transfer to .mp3 by Eric Beheim (WJU #66). Temptation Rag (Henry Lodge)2. Youth on Parade March (Klohr)3. Forest City Commandery March (King)4. Shady Sue Cakewalk (WL Skaggs)5. - [1975 Windjammers Concert Circus Band - January Convention - Vol. 1 - New Orleans, LA](https://www.mywju.org/1975-windjammers-concert-circus-band-january-convention-vol-1-new-orleans-la/) - Charles Schlarbaum (WJU #61), Conductor. Recordings by The Buckeye Sound System, a Robert P. Hills, Jr. (WJU #71) company. Cassette provided by Max Kramer Goodall II (WJU #1060). Transfer to .mp3 by Eric Beheim (WJU #66). Sweetness Rag (Fannie Woods)2. Side By Side March (Klohr)3. Pocatello March (Klohr)4. Colossus March (Sweet)5. The Rouser March (JC - [1974 WJU CONCERT CIRCUS BAND JULY MEET - DELAWARE, OH](https://www.mywju.org/1974-wju-concert-circus-band-july-meet-delaware-oh/) - THE CONCERT:Buckeye Fanfare - HarperWindjammers Unlimited March - HarperSpirit of Progress Overture - BG McFallThe Emblem March - Will HuffWhen Summer Days Are Over - FischlerThe Mascot March - Will HuffSiren of a Southern Sea - Harold WeeksInvictus March - KingRed Feather (Indian Novelty) - George MannRough Riders (FoxTrot) - FischlerKentucky Bungalow Foxtrot - BG - [2024 Summer Meet Quad Cities Attractions](https://www.mywju.org/2024-summer-meet-quad-cities-attractions/) - QC Adventure (Corrected)Download Go to Hotel and Registration Information Page - [Membership Features](https://www.mywju.org/current-members/) - Here are some of the top reasons people joined WJU. 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Winter Convention Photos - [Remembering Ron Keller](https://www.mywju.org/remembering-ron-keller/) - Naperville, Il Community TV 17 Tribute Click to go to site Daily Herald, Suburban Chicago Click to go to story - [Quad Cities Attractions](https://www.mywju.org/quad-cities-attractions/) - Enhance your Windjammers Adventure Rock Island Arsenal Museum and National Historical Landmark The Rock Island Arsenal Museum’s Core Exhibits explore the history of Rock Island and the Arsenal from 1805 to the present. Visitors will discover the impact that Rock Island Arsenal has had on National Defense and the contributions of the Quad Cities to - [Section Photos](https://www.mywju.org/section-photos/) - Venice Convention, January 2024 - [Winter Convention, January 9-14, 2024](https://www.mywju.org/winter-convention-january-9-14-2024/) - Click this link for Winter Convention Memories, Photos and Recordings Windjammers will gather on the sunny Gulf Coast of Florida in Venice, January 9-14, 2024 to renew the annual celebration of music and friendship. The Ramada by Wyndham Venice Hotel Venezia, 425 US 41 Bypass North, Venice, FL, 34285, is about ten miles south of - [Merle Evans Interview](https://www.mywju.org/merle-evans-interview/) - Merle Evans (WJU #22) Interview (2 hours) by Jay Kahn (WJU #583) with Ron Keller (WJU #492) & Russ Swanson (WJU #659). Recorded at Naperville, Illinois, July 18, 1985. Along with the edited interview (47 minutes) Jay provided a 6-minute introduction to his 1985 interview of Merle Evans through a Zoom event on July 25, - [1952 King-Cristiani Circus](https://www.mywju.org/1952-king-cristiani-circus/) - A. Lee Hinckley, Bandleader (WJU Hall of Fame - 1977) Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 - [1948 Cole Bros. Circus](https://www.mywju.org/1948-cole-bros-circus/) - Photo credits: Photo by Sverre O. Braathen (WJU Hall of Fame - 2009). Photo courtesy of Special Collections, Milner Library, Illinois State University, Normal, IL. Photo taken on April 25, 1948, in Peoria, IL. Henry Kyes, Bandleader (WJU Hall of Fame - 1976). Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 - [1951 Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus](https://www.mywju.org/1951-ringling-bros-barnum-bailey-circus/) - Merle Evans, Bandleader Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Track 6 Track 7 Track 8 Track 9 Track 10 Track 11 Track 12 - [Band Organ Collection](https://www.mywju.org/band-organ-collection/) - By Eric Beheim -Here are files of band organ music, taken from a commercial tape I ordered back in 1970 from an outfit called Baptist Sound & Manufacturing which was once located in Jacksonville, Illinois. Baptist Sound, which primarily did sound system installations in outdoor venues, sold band organ tapes to amusement parks and carousel operators that didn’t have - [Other Circus Music Recordings](https://www.mywju.org/other-circus-music-recordings/) - 1978 Clyde Beatty - Cole Brothers Opening. Charlie Bertini, bandmaster & trumpet. Recorded in Kokomo Indiana, Sept 1978. WJU Member Jim Buttolph (WJU #3284) was in this band and posted to YouTube. [1; 3:14] 2006 Ringling Presents CIRCUS OF DREAMS. Teaser for the 2006 Blue Unit show ... CIRCUS OF DREAMS. Dream Big! On YouTube - [Log In](https://www.mywju.org/login/) - [Your Membership Card](https://www.mywju.org/your-membership-card/) - Clicking on "Print" above the card right corner should print it as a 3 inch by 2 inch wallet card.(If it does not print properly on your printer, please contact the webmaster.) - [SUPER CIRCUS on tv](https://www.mywju.org/super-circus-on-tv/) - By Eric Beheim (See his article JAN-FEB 2023 Circus Fanfare.) Circus Band led by Bruce Chase. Included here is the music for nine circus acts from this TV Show (audio 9; 61:43) plus one of the TV shows (video 1; 29:00) broadcast in May 1954. From 1949 to 1955 there was a weekly circus-themed television - [Clyde Beatty Radio Show March](https://www.mywju.org/clyde-beatty-radio-show-march/) - By Eric Beheim (see JUL-AUG 2022 Circus Fanfare for full article)Researchers going through the papers and music libraries of circus bandleaders who were active in the early 1950s might encounter a reference to the Clyde Beatty Radio March. If they look for this title in the catalogs of the publishers of traditional circus music such - [1961 Mills Bros. Circus](https://www.mywju.org/1961-mills-bros-circus/) - Recorded on September 1, 1961, in Shillington, PA. Joe Stefan, Bandleader. Music Program and Related Tracks linked under the respective tables: Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Track 6 Track 7 Track 8 Track 9 Track 10 Track 11 Track 12 Track 13 Track 14 Track 15 Track 16 Track 17 - [1986 WJU Concert, Venice, FL](https://www.mywju.org/1986-rbbb-red-unit-concert/) - Charles Schlarbaum conducting the Windjammers Unlimited band in a "preview concert" on January 24, 1986, at Ringling's Venice, FL Arena. The recording was made from the stands but is still interesting from an historic perspective. Thx to Eric Beheim for digitizing this taped recording. Ringling Bros. Grand Entree (Sweet) Slim Trombone (Fillmore) Royal Degree (English) - [1986 Carson & Barnes Circus](https://www.mywju.org/1986-carson-barnes-circus/) - Recorded by Don Covington, WJU #119. Click here for an article about the music played for the 1986 Carson Barnes Circus and the members in the band. Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Track 6 Track 7 Track 8 Track 9 1986 Carson Barnes Circus Band. The recording was made on - [1958 Cristiani Bros.](https://www.mywju.org/1958-cristiani-bros/) - Circus performance recorded on 5-30-1958. Phil Doto, bandleader. (The microphone was placed near the drums, which tends to cover up the rest of the band.) Track 1Track 2Track 3Track 4Track 5Track 6Track 7Track 8Track 9Track 10Track 11 - [1946 Bertram Mills Circus](https://www.mywju.org/1946-bertram-mills-circus/) - One of the programs I transferred for the Ringling Museum is a BBC recording of the opening night performance of the Bertram Mills Circus, which took place in London on December 20, 1946. (Because of World War II, this would have been the first circus held in London since 1938.) The audio was taken from - [1930s Bertram Mills Circus](https://www.mywju.org/1930s-bertram-mills/) - Bertram Wagstaff Mills (August 1873 - 16 April 1938) was a British circus owner who ran the Bertram Mills Circus. Originally from Paddington, London, his circus became famous in the UK for its Christmas shows at Olympia in West London. His troupe were the last to perform with live animals on the Drury Lane Theatre - [1968 Clyde Beatty - Cole Bros. Circus](https://www.mywju.org/1968-clyde-beatty-cole-bros-circus/) - Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Track 6 Track 7 Track 8 - [1962 Mills Bros. Circus](https://www.mywju.org/1962-mills-bros-circus/) - The bandleader in 1962 was Joe Stephan with a circus band of 10 to 12 windjammers. There were 26 displays/acts listed in the program (see list farther below). Here is the music for 17 of those. Imagine you are in the bandstand (... trying to play this music!) Display 1 - Opening SPEC - The - [1999 WJU Circus Band at Sailor Circus](https://www.mywju.org/1999-wju-circus-band-at-sailor-circus/) - Recorded January 24, 1999 with Charles Schlarbaum (WJU #61) leading the circus band, Track 1Track 2Track 3Track 4Track 5Track 6Track 7Track 8Track 9Track 10 - [1971 Aladdin Temple Shrine Circus](https://www.mywju.org/1971-aladdin-temple-shrine-circus/) - Click here to see WJU #66 Eric Beheim's article from the July-August 2023 Circus Fanfare. The 21st Annual Aladdin Temple Shrine Circus took place in Columbus, Ohio in April 1971 in the Ohio State Fairgrounds coliseum. The first-rate band of local musicians was led by veteran circus bandleader Izzy Cervone. These recordings were by Bob - [1970 Aladdin Temple Shrine Circus](https://www.mywju.org/1970aladdin-temple-shrine-circus/) - Click here to see WJU #66 Eric Beheim's article from the May-June 2023 Circus Fanfare. The 20th Annual Aladdin Temple Shrine Circus took place in Columbus, Ohio in April 1970 in the Ohio State Fairgrounds coliseum. The first-rate band of local musicians was led by veteran circus bandleader Izzy Cervone. In addition to the local - [1969 Aladdin Temple Shrine Circus Program](https://www.mywju.org/1969-aladdin-temple-shrine-circus-program/) - Click here to see WJU #66 Eric Beheim's article from the March-April 2023 Circus Fanfare. The 19th Annual Aladdin Temple Shrine Circus took place in Columbus, Ohio in April 1969 in the Ohio State Fairgrounds coliseum. The first-rate band of local musicians was led by veteran circus bandleader Izzy Cervone. These recordings were by Bob - [1968 Aladdin Temple Shrine Circus Program](https://www.mywju.org/1968-aladdin-temple-shrine-circus-program/) - Click here to see WJU #66 Eric Beheim's article from the January-February 2023 Circus Fanfare. The 18th Annual Aladdin Temple Shrine Circus took place in Columbus, Ohio in April 1968 in the Ohio State Fairgrounds coliseum. The first-rate band of local musicians was led by veteran circus bandleader Izzy Cervone. These recordings were by Bob - [Past Events](https://www.mywju.org/past-events/) - PAST EVENTS - NEXT EVENT - EVENTS ABOUT PAST EVENTS The Annual Convention is in mid-January in Bradenton/Sarasota/Venice, FL. It provides a terrific get-away for the winter. The Summer Meets are held in varying locales throughout the United States in mid-July. Check out some of these past events. Full details can be found in Circus - [Section Photos, Summer 2023](https://www.mywju.org/section-photos-summer-2023/) - [1961 Ringling-Barnum](https://www.mywju.org/1961-ringling-barnum/) - Circus performance recorded in Dallas, Texas 1-27-1961. Merle Evans, bandleader. Abridged. (This was Merle Evans' first season with the indoor Ringling show. Some of the music sounds like Izzy Cervone might have selected it. It is interesting to compare this edition with the 1968 edition when Merle had complete control over the music.) Track 1Track - [Summer Meet July 11-16, 2023 Information Page](https://www.mywju.org/summer-meet-2023-information/) - Registration is Now Closed for the Summer Convention Windjammers Summer Convention, Baraboo July 11-16, 2023 Join us in the summer where it all began in 1884 in Baraboo, WI. Tour the historic buildings where Ringling Brothers had their winter quarters for 34 years, now the home of the spectacular Circus World Museum. Enjoy the daily - [1970 James Bros.](https://www.mywju.org/1970-james-bros/) - Circus performance recorded in South Philadelphia on Tuesday, August 18, 1970. Cliff Moresi, bandleader of a 6-piece band. Thx to Eric Beheim for digitizing the tape from the Dunwoody Collection and to Don Covington for identifying the acts and tunes. This was the James Bros. Circus in the United States. At about the same time, - [1958 Mills Bros.](https://www.mywju.org/1958-mills-bros/) - Circus performance recorded in Levittown, PA, on 8-23-1958. Frenchy Lebouf, bandleader. (This is not the complete performance.) Track 1Track 2Track 3Track 4Track 5 - [1964 Mills Bros.](https://www.mywju.org/1964-mills-bros/) - Circus performance recorded in Fogelsville, PA on 8-4-1964. Joe Stefan, bandleader. Track 1Track 2Track 3Track 4Track 5Track 6Track 7Track 8 - [1972 Carson & Barnes Circus](https://www.mywju.org/1972-carson-barnes-circus/) - This circus performance was recorded in McCook, Nebraska on May 17, 1972, with Kennedy Swain as bandleader. The 8-piece band consisted of 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, saxophone, organ, and drums. Track 1Track 2Track 3Track 4Track 5Track 6Track 7Track 8Track 9Track 10Track 11Track 12Track 13 - [1972 King Bros Circus Band](https://www.mywju.org/1972-king-bros-circus-band-2/) - A short recording of the band playing "Happy Birthday" followed by a circus march. Recorded at Valley Forge, PA on September 14, 1972 with Charlie Stevenson as bandleader. The band consisted of just four players -- 2 trumpets, baritone, and drums. Track 1 - [1946 FITCH BANDWAGON - RINGLING](https://www.mywju.org/1946-fitch-bandwagon/) - In a departure from the past performances on the Fitch radio show 1941-1945, the Ringling band’s 1946 broadcast took place in a radio studio rather than at the Madison Square Garden arena. The opening number was Karl L. King’s Alhambra Grotto, a number that does not appear on any of the Ringling band’s commercial recordings. - [1945 FITCH BANDWAGON - RINGLING](https://www.mywju.org/1945-fitch-bandwagon/) - Even in its abbreviated form, this is apparently the only surviving recording of this particular radio broadcast of Ringling's 1945 appearance, "live" from Madison Square Garden. Includes Symphonia March, Olevine March, Radio Waves March, and a brief portion of that year's Alice in Wonderland SPEC. Also has a short medley of circus tunes. Thx to - [1944 FITCH BANDWAGON - RINGLING](https://www.mywju.org/fitch-bandwagon-radio-ringling-1943-1944/) - The Ringling Band under Merle Evans’ baton appeared on the Fitch Bandwagon Radio Show seven times, broadcast from Madison Square Garden while the Ringling show was performing there. Here are the recordings for 1944. The one for 1944 had veteran circus press agent F. Beverly Kelley on hand to enthusiastically describe that year’s stupendous new - [1943 FITCH BANDWAGON - RINGLING](https://www.mywju.org/1943-fitch-bandwagon-ringling/) - The Ringling Band under Merle Evans’ baton appeared on the Fitch Bandwagon Radio Show seven times, broadcast from Madison Square Garden while the Ringling show was performing there. Here are the recordings for 1943. 1943 Fitch Bandwagon article by Eric Beheim Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 - [1953 King-Cristiani Circus Performance](https://www.mywju.org/1953-king-cristiani-circus-performance/) - Recorded in Trenton, NJ on Saturday, August 22, 1953. Lee Hinkle, bandleader. (Unfortunately, the tape ran out before the performance was over.) We also have no further information as to the titles of the tracks listed below. Please listen and let us know and we'll update accordingly! 1953 King-Cristiani Route Book & Program Track 1 - [1973 Circus Kirk](https://www.mywju.org/1973-circus-kirk/) - Performance recorded on June 14, 1973. David Fulton, bandleader of an 8-piece band: 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, French horn, tuba, drums. Some shows had a larger band. Circus Kirk was a professional circus which toured the Eastern U.S. from 1969 until 1977, employing high school and college students as it's performers and staff. (There is - [1972 Hoxie Bros.](https://www.mywju.org/1972-hoxie-bros/) - Circus performance recorded in Doylestown, PA on Tuesday, July 11, 1972. King Charles Weatherby, bandleader of a 5-piece band. Trumpet, 2 trombones, organ, drums. The Hoxie Bros. Circus was featured in the March 1972 edition of National Geographic magazine. On Nov. 17, 1943, Hoxie Tucker started the Hoxie Bros. Circus and opened the show in - [1969 Hoxie Bros.](https://www.mywju.org/1968-hoxie-bros/) - Circus performance recorded in Mt. Penn, PA on July 26, 1969. King Charles Weatherby, bandleader of a 6-piece band. The opening SPEC is dedicated to the Apollo 11 astronauts (July 16-24, 1969.) Unfortunately, we do not have the track titles. Please listen and let us know what they are and we'll update accordingly! Track 1 - [Baraboo Area Attractions](https://www.mywju.org/baraboo-area-attractions/) - International Crane Foundation Five minutes from the Windjammers Summer Meet hotel, you can see one of every species of crane in the World in natural habitats. The many varieties include the endangered Whooping Crane. The story of the International Crane Foundation began in 1971 at Cornell University with two students who shared a passion for - [1968 Ringling-Barnum Performance](https://www.mywju.org/1968-ringling-barnum-performance/) - Here is the complete Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey performance as recorded with Merle Evans' permission from the bandstand in San Diego in 1968 by Don Covington (WJU#119.) This show is of particular historical interest since it was the last Ringling musical program that Merle assembled without outside interference. The music for this performance - [Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey](https://www.mywju.org/ringling-bros-and-barnum-bailey/) - The Musical Programs for each of these Circus Seasons: 1949 (Henry Sullivan's "Production" Music; by Eric Beheim) 1950 (by Eric Beheim) 1951 (by Eric Beheim) 1952 Greatest Show on Earth Movie (by Eric Beheim) 1955 (by Eric Beheim) 1956 (by Eric Beheim) 1957 (by Eric Beheim) 1958 (by Eric Beheim) 1959 (by Eric Beheim) 1962 - [Circus Music Programs](https://www.mywju.org/circus-music-programs/) - Windjammers Unlimited is pleased to present this collection of historically significant programs. The content is based on various articles that have been published over the years in the Circus Fanfare publications. Access to these pages is restricted to Members or those with a subscription. Members can CLICK on the licks below to read the various - [SHRINE Circuses](https://www.mywju.org/shrine-circuses/) - Music programs for the following circus seasons: 1962 Al Sirat Grotto Shrine Circus (by Eric Beheim) 1967 Aladdin Temple Shrine Circus (by Eric Beheim) 1968 Aladdin Temple Shrine Circus (by Eric Beheim) 1969 Aladdin Temple Shrine Circus (by Eric Beheim) 1970 Aladdin Temple Shrine Circus (by Eric Beheim) 1971 Aladdin Temple Shrine Circus (by Eric - [1961 Clyde Beatty - Cole Bros. Circus](https://www.mywju.org/1961-clyde-beatty-cole-bros-circus/) - Here is a recording of the complete 1961 Clyde Beatty Cole Bros. performance that was recorded in Orlando, Florida. The source for this recording was percussionist "Boom Boom" Browning's personal tape which was provided to Eric Beheim in 1967 (WJU #66) while Eric was still in college. This particular performance recording was covered in Eric's - [1973 CLYDE BEATTY - COLE BROS.](https://www.mywju.org/1973-clyde-beatty-cole-bros/) - The circus performance was recorded by Robert P. Hills, Jr. on August 1, 1973 when it performed in Springfield, OH. Charles Schlarbaum (WJU #61) was bandmaster of the 8-piece band and its lead trumpet. Access the JAN-FEB 2021 Circus Fanfare to read the article by Eric Beheim (WJU#66) on this show. 01 Fanfare02 Overture Trombone - [1947 RBBB, A Day at the Circus](https://www.mywju.org/1947-rbbb-a-day-at-the-circus/) - By Eric Beheim, WJU #66 In 1947, Kelley arranged for the production of the recordalbum A DAY AT THE RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM& BAILEY CIRCUS. Released by Commodore Recordsand scripted so as to appeal to both children and adults, itconsisted of Kelley describing various sights and happeningson the circus lot, accompanied by appropriate sound effectsthat - [1973 WJU SUMMER MEET - Corydon, IN](https://www.mywju.org/1973-wju-summer-meet-corydon-in/) - Windjammers Secretary, tubist Ward Stauth, was Member #82 and he hosted the first Summer Meet in July 1973 at his farm in Corydon, Indiana. Our co-founder, Charles H. Bennett, Jr. (WJU #1), conducted the ensemble. Now you can listen to the tunes from that first Summer Meet. Thanks to Max Goodall II (WJU #1005) for - [Calliope Circus Tunes](https://www.mywju.org/calliope-circus-tunes/) - By Eric Beheim, WJU #66: Here are calliope recordings featuring Juanita Beck playing 8 tradition circus numbers. The record was produced by the R. L. P. Co. located in Baraboo and was released on the Cuca label. I probably acquired this while I was still in college, so it has to date from the late 1960s. It - [1973 WJU Convention Band](https://www.mywju.org/1973-wju-convention-band/) - Clyde Beatty – Cole Bros. Circus bandmaster and trumpet player Charles “Chuck” Schlarbaum joined WJU as Member #61. He was the driver behind our first Annual Windjammers Unlimited Convention, which was held in Key Biscayne, Florida in January 1973. Chuck conducted the band. Now you can listen to any or all of the playlist from - [1950 We the People "Ringling" Broadcast](https://www.mywju.org/1950-we-the-people-ringling-broadcast/) - We the People was an American 30-minute talk show aired on CBS television (1948-1949) and then on NBC Television (1949-1952), hosted by Dan Seymour, sponsored by Gulf Oil, and produced by Life magazine. On October 24, 1949, NBC began broadcasting We the People from 8:30 to 9 p.m. Eastern Time on Fridays. It originated from WNBT. One of the shows in - [1950 Ringling Bros. Show](https://www.mywju.org/1950-ringling-bros-show/) - Here is the top-notch Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus band under Merle Evans in a live show performance, recorded directly from the sound board. This happened at their performance at Madison Square Garden on April 20, 1950. See Eric Beheim's article on the 1950 Musical Program in the March/April 2019 Circus Fanfare. The - [1965 Ringling Selections from the TV Special](https://www.mywju.org/1965-ringling-selections-from-the-tv-special/) - The September/October 2019 issue of Circus Fanfare has an article with a complete listing of the musical selections used by Merle Evans for the 1965 Edition of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Reading titles from a list is not the same as actually hearing them played during a circus performance. Taken from the soundtrack of - [Ohio State University 1958-1960 LPs](https://www.mywju.org/ohio-state-university-1958-1960-lps/) - Ohio State University Sound Tracks by Eric Beheim During my high school years, I played in the 300-piece All-Ohio Boys Band which was one of the features of the Ohio State Fair. The Boys Band's assistant director was Jack O. Evans, who directed the Ohio State University Marching Band. One year Jack Evans brought in - [Profile](https://www.mywju.org/membership-account/profile/) - [pmpro_member_profile fields="Membership Number,member_number"] - [All-Ohio Boys Band](https://www.mywju.org/all-ohio-boys-band/) - Remembering the Ohio State Fair and the All-Ohio Boys Band 1961-1963 by Eric Beheim There has always been a close relationship between the circus and state fairs. Over the years, many circus acts, circus performers, and even complete circuses have appeared at state fairs. Back in the early 1930s, Ohio’s native son Clyde Beatty appeared - [Password Change](https://www.mywju.org/password-change/) - We are currently experiencing problems with the password reset feature.Please use the following work-around:1. Click "LOGOUT" in the menu bar above. This will take you back to the "Welcome" page.2. Click "LOGIN" in the menu bar. This will take you to the "Login" page.3. Click "Lost Password". This will take you to a page where you'll enter your - [2023 Sarasota Convention Photos](https://www.mywju.org/2023-sarasota-convention-photos/) - January 10-15, 2023 Click the links below to view the photos on Flickr albums Sectional Photos Center Ring Band Concert, January 15, 2023 Circus Band with Sailor Circus Performance, January 15, 2023 Ringling Concert, January 13, 2023 Cemetery Band, Manasota Park, January 14, 2023 Banquet and Dance Band, January 14, 2023 Circus Band Rehearsal with - [Circus Fanfare: 2021 Vol. 51, No. 6](https://www.mywju.org/fanfare-2021-vol-51-no-6/) - The Circus Band's Music - Robert C. Holt, 1964 Holton FanfareHall of Fame - P.G. LOWERY - Betsy KellemBritish Isles Circus Bands - Gavin Holman1962 Cristiani-Wallace Musical Program - Eric BeheimWJU Fans of Railroading - Rod EverhartTribute to Richard E. Prince - Rod EverhartCircus on the Move - Rod EverhartObituaries: Robert Zellner, Tom ShellenbergerMember Spotlight - [Circus Fanfare: 2021 Vol. 51, No. 5](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2021-vol-51-no-5/) - Engford Air Calliope - Circus World Museum Staff2021 Virtual Summer Meet EventsWJU Circus Band at Mid-States Circus Soiree - Charles Conrad/Timothy TeggeHall of Fame - JACK BELL - Rod Everhart1946 Fitch Bandwagon Broadcast - Eric BeheimKarl King's Circus Days - Nancy OlsonCarl Frangkiser & Unity Band - Ken MatsonBozo's Merry-Go-Round Music - Eric BeheimCircus Band - [Circus Fanfare: 2021 Vol. 51, No. 4](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2021-vol-51-no-4/) - 1962 Mills Bros. Circus Musical Program - Eric BeheimHall of Fame - JOE STEFAN - Rod Everhart1945 Fitch Bandwagon Broadcast - Eric BeheimTribute to Ted Deppish - Don CovingtonRingling's 1953 Decca Records - Eric BeheimKarl King's Circus Days - Nancy OlsonBritish Isles 19th Century Circus Bands - Gavin HolmanMember Spotlight - RAOUL CAMUS - Rod - [Circus Fanfare: 2021 Vol. 51, No. 3](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2021-vol-51-no-3/) - 19th Century Circus in the British Isles - Gavin HolmanHall of Fame - RAMON ESCORCIA - Charles Conrad1959 Cristiani Bros. Circus Music Program - Eric Beheim1944 Fitch Bandwagon Broadcast - Eric BeheimRingling's 1949 Capitol Records - Eric BeheimRingling Slide from the late 1940's - from TRU-VUE Stereochrome slidesRingling Bros. Bell Wagon - Rod EverhartConcert-in-a-Box - - [Circus Fanfare: 2021 Vol. 51, No. 2](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2022-vol-52-no-2/) - 2021-2022 WJU Board of TrusteesVirtual Convention Report - Lynette GarlanVirtual Convention Events - Don GeorgeFirst of Mays - New Members since 1/1/2020Hall of Fame - KARL KING - Jerrold JimmersonCircus Music Recordings 1946-1947 - Eric Beheim1943 Fitch Bandwagon Broadcast - Eric BeheimBozo's Circus Band 1948 - Eric BeheimRingling's Discarded 1971 Music Program - Eric BeheimCircus - [Circus Fanfare: 2021 Vol. 51, No. 1](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2021-vol-51-no-1/) - Cover - WJU Founders Art Stensvad and Charles Bennett, Jr.Founding of Windjammers Unlimited - Charles Bennett, Jr.Hall of Fame - KARL KING - Jerrod JimmersonKing Band SESAC Recordings - Eric BeheimCircus Music Snippets a'la King - Jerrod JimmersonMember Spotlight - CHARLES BENNETT, JR - Rod EverhartCircus Business Cards - Max Kramer Goodall IIRemembering Merle Evans - [Circus Fanfare: 2022 Vol. 52, No. 6](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2022-vol-52-no-6/) - Circus World's Ringmaster Dave SaloutosHall of Fame (Joseph A. Emidy) - by Rod EverhartThe P.E.O. March - by Aldena EverhartUnusual Instrumentation in Ned Brill Band - by Rod EverhartMy Circus Adventure (1973 George Matthews Great London Circus) - by Stan BurtonRingling Returns - by Rod EverhartMr. Circus (Charles Schlarbaum) - by Roy Blomster, Jr.Spanish Riding - [Circus Fanfare: 2022 Vol. 52, No. 5](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2022-vol-52-no-5/) - 50th Annual Convention Report - by Marvin ManringConvention Photos - by Andy RawlsThe Curse of the Golden Dragon - by Andy GloverCircus Soiree - hosted by Timothy TeggeMember Spotlight (Frank and Judi Manola) - by Rod EverhartHall of Fame (C.E. Duble) - by Charles ConradWJU Trustee CandidatesObituaries - Harry R. Carter, Donald J. Cooksey - [Circus Fanfare: 2022 Vol. 52, No. 4](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2022-vol-52-no-4/) - The Greatest Show on Earth Movie Score - by Eric BeheimHall of Fame (Lewis Bader) - by Rod EverhartRingling's 1956 Souvenir AlbumMerle Evans Comments on GSoE Movie's FinaleMerle Evans and Lion & Gladiator Wagon - by Chris BerryThe Circus Movie That Wasn't - by Rod EverhartMember Spotlight (John & Chris Griffith) - by Rod EverhartObituaries - [Circus Fanfare: 2022 Vol. 52, No. 3](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2022-vol-52-no-3/) - Ringling Bandstand Wagon - by Rod EverhartWard Stauth Music Library at ICHoF1959 Ringling-Barnum Musical Program - Eric BeheimHall of Fame (Joseph Gorton) - by Charles ConradCircus Gig from Hell - by Mark Van CleaveTrombone Smear Composer N.C. Davis - by Rod EverhartMember Spotlight (Mary Anne Harp) - by Rod Everhart101 Wild West Ranch - by - [Circus Fanfare: 2022 Vol. 52, No. 2](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2022-vol-52-no-2-2/) - Hall of Fame (Jack Phillips - by Rod EverhartSparks Circus "Seas Serpent" Bandwagon - by Rod EverhartSparks Circus Side Show Band Pay - Robert ClineSparks Circus History - by Rod Everhart1958 Ringling-Barnum Musical Program - by Eric BeheimSound of the Circus Book, 2nd Edition - by Paul D'AngeloMember Spotlight (Marvin Manring) - by Rod EverhartTreasurer's - [Circus Fanfare: 2022 Vol. 52, No. 1](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2022-vol-52-no-1/) - Circus Bands - In the Beginning - by Charles ConradThe Calliope Man, JC StoddardMerle Evans and His Band in 1928 - by Eric Beheim1957 Ringling -Barnum Musical Program - by Eric BeheimBarbershop Circus TunesHall of Fame (George Ganweiler) - by Charles ConradMember Spotlight (Philip Herfort) - by Rod EverhartCircuses are ReboundingWJU Event Tokens and PinsObituary - [Circus Fanfare: 2020 Vol. 50, No. 6](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2020-vol-50-no-6/) - Hall of Fame (Paul Yoder) - Rod EverhartGreatest Experience - Ron Keller2021 Convention & 50th Anniversary UpdateA Growing Treasure Trove on Website - Rod EverhartLion & Mirror Bandwagon - Rod EverhartCircus Music Snippets - Rod EverhartMember Spotlight (Trustee Candidates: Bitler, T. Cosenza, Covington, Guilbeaux, F. Manola, Manring, Trapani, Yoh, Zink)Holiday Promos - CFA, CHS, CMB, - [Circus Fanfare: 2020 Vol. 50, No. 5](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2020-vol-50-no-5/) - Hall of Fame (Johnnie Evans) - Rod EverhartThe Founding of WJU - Art StensvadMusic for Steel Arena Acts - Eric BeheimCircus Music Snippets - Rod EverhartTribute to Percy Turner - Don Covington, Eric BeheimEarliest WJU Recordings - Rod EverhartMy Favorite Circus Music Composer - Larry JohnsonMember Spotlight (Rod & Aldena Everhart) - Don GeorgeMemories & - [Circus Fanfare: 2020 Vol. 50, No. 4](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2020-vol-50-no-4/) - The Greatest Show on Earth Mural - Rod EverhartTribute to Ward Stauth - Rod EverhartWindjammers Keep Jamming (1977) - Susan LennisHall of Fame (James Perkins) - Rod EverhartKarl King - In His Own Words - Karl KingCircus Music Snippets - Rod EverhartKarl King's "Golden Dragon Overture" - Kathleen Herb1967 Aladdin Temple Shrine Circus - Eric - [Circus Fanfare: 2020 Vol. 50, No. 3](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2020-vol-50-no-3/) - Out of the Past and Into the Future - Art Stensvad, Nada MontgomeryCover Comments - Circus World Museum websitePawnee Bill & Wild West Shows - Rod EverhartNew Website PlansTribute to Art Stensvad - Barbara BaileyTribute to Bob Hills, Jr. - Rod EverhartHall of Fame (Joe Browning) -- Doug MacLeod, Charles ConradThe Town Band of Cody, - [Circus Fanfare: 2020 Vol. 50, No. 2](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2020-vol-50-no-2/) - 48th Convention Report - Jim RoytzNew Members in 2019Convention Photos - Andy RawlsCircus Ring of Fame Ceremony BandIISA Charity Circus BandCircus World 2020Hall of Fame (Eddie Woeckner) - Rod EverhartMember Spotlight (Andrew & Malinda Rawls)Ringling-Barnum 102nd Musical Program - Eric BeheimStrategic Planning Update - Don CovingtonObituary (John Heydt)PHOTOS: Front cover - 2020 Convention Conductors; Back - [Circus Fanfare: 2020 Vol. 50, No. 1](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2020-vol-50-no-1/) - Tom Gustin & the Peru Circus Festival Band - Ron WithersJ.W. Pepper & Birth of the Sousaphone - Brendan Lyons1963 Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Musical Program - Eric BeheimWJU Hall of Fame - Sverre Braathen - Joseph SkotzkeCircus & Circus Arts Fellowship - ISU Milner LibraryCircus Ring of FameRingMistress Aimee KleinHonorary Ringmasters - Don Covington/Timothy TeggeMember - [Winter Convention 2023 Sections Galley](https://www.mywju.org/winter-convention-2023-sections-galley/) - Windjammers Convention, Sarasota January 10-16, 2023 - [January 2023 Convention Playlist](https://www.mywju.org/january-2023-convention-playlist/) - Music Selected by Gerald Guilbeaux, WJU #2002 These tunes are for the Wednesday, Thursday and Friday recording sessions. The Performance tunes will be selected from this list. Barnum & Bailey’s Favorite King (1913) By The Light/Silvery Moon Edwards (1910) Circusdom Jewell (1909) Crimson Plume Duble (1916) Down Home Rag Sweatman (1911) Gold and Silver Waltz - [2022 Springfield MO Concert](https://www.mywju.org/2022-springfield-mo-concert/) - WJU's Summer Meet and 50th Annual Convention Concert Circus Band played its finale public concert in the Oasis Hotel & Convention Center's Grand Ballroom on July 17, 2022. Here are the tunes from that performance. Thanks to Andy Rawls for recording them. 1 Quality Plus (Fred Jewell) 2 The Golden Dragon Overture (Karl King) 3 - [Summer Convention 2022](https://www.mywju.org/summer-meet-2022-registration-page/) - Springfield, MO, July 12-17 - [TOBY TYLER CONCERT CIRCUS BAND LP](https://www.mywju.org/toby-tyler-concert-circus-band-lp/) - The Toby Tyler Circus Concert Band LP was a project by Chuck Schlarbaum (WJU #61), It was recorded at the Masonic Temple in Allentown, PA on November 6-7, 1984, using a group of musicians that included many Windjammers. The album was sponsored by Dick Garden, the owner of Toby Tyler Circus. It was advertised for - [XXTEMPLATEXXCircus Fanfare: 2023 Vol. 53, No. 1](https://www.mywju.org/xxtemplatexxcircus-fanfare-2023-vol-53-no-1/) - PULL INFORMATION FROM EACH ISSUE'S TABLE OF CONTENTS, THEN REPLACE THE BLOCK BELOW WITH THE APPROPRIATE FANFARE MEDIA LINK. 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Please allow 2 to 3 weeks for delivery. - [WJU Maintenance in Progress](https://www.mywju.org/maintenance-in-progress/) - Please bear with us as we perform maintenance on the website. Several new features are under construction which will enhance both member and non-member experiences. While we are making these changes only authorized persons will be able to use the link below to enter the website to verify they are working as expected. Proceed to - [2012 Gettysburg Summer Meet Concerts](https://www.mywju.org/2012-gettysburg-summer-meet-concerts/) - The 2012 WJU Summer Meet was held July 17-22, 2012 at the Liberty Mountain Resort near Gettysburg, PA. Bill Link and his companion Marjorie VonDrach were the hosts for this event. Concerts were held on that Friday night at Waynesboro Senior High School and Saturday afternoon at Gettysburg Senior High School. This meet was held - [1959 Ringling LP - Cricket Records](https://www.mywju.org/1959-ringling-lp-cricket-records/) - "Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus" was a 12-inch LP produced on the Cricket label for the children's record market. It includes recordings of a good portion of the Ringling show in 1959. The sound mix isn't perfect but it still a treasure to have this recording available. The woodwinds are hard to hear, - [1959 RINGLING-BARNUM MUSIC PROGRAM](https://www.mywju.org/1959-ringling-barnum-music-program/) - RINGLING BROS. and BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS MUSIC PROGRAM FOR 1959By Eric Beheim; see original article in MAY-JUN 2022 Circus Fanfare LINKS ARE INCLUDED BELOW TO AUDIO RECORDINGS Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s bandleader in 1959 was Izzy Cervone, who had previously led the show’s bands in 1956, 1957, and 1958. My overview of - [2003 WJU Chatauqua Concert](https://www.mywju.org/2003-wju-chatauqua-concert/) - The Windjammers Unlimited Summer Meet July 23-27, 2003 had a significant concert at the amphitheater in Chatauqua, NY. The recordings included here from that concert were from a CD copy obtained by John Fleming. Because of illnesses of several conductors the original program was modified. Bill Roosa was the Meet host. A list of the - [1959 Ringling TV Show](https://www.mywju.org/1959-ringling-tv-show/) - See Eric Beheim's article on the 1959 Ringling-Barnum Musical Program included in the MAY-JUNE 2022 Circus Fanfare. Click HERE for that article.The bandleader 1956-1959 was Izzy Cervone. The following are soundtrack recordings from Ringling's two 1959 TV Specials -- its annual one hosted by Ernie Kovacs and the Christmas special hosted in December by James - [1961 A DAY AT THE CIRCUS with "Mr. Singing Ringmaster" - HAROLD RONK](https://www.mywju.org/a-day-at-the-circus-with-mr-singing-ringmaster-harold-ronk/) - Provided by Eric Beheim, WJU #66 In 1961, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus ringmaster, Harold Ronk, was featured on this long-playing album of music taken largely from Ringling production numbers and the DeMille film "The Greatest Show on Earth." During his early years with Ringling, Ronk only appeared during those "big venue" performances - [Circus Fanfare 1970s Index](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1970s-index/) - This is the WJU Circus Fanfare Index for 1970s Content. Scroll down to view individual years in this decade.Each decade is covered in a separate index. 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IF you are a member in good standing, after you LOGIN you may click on the EVENT and watch the video of the presentation. Access to the links on this page is reserved for members only. Please login to be - [2021 Convention - A Virtual Event and Real Success](https://www.mywju.org/2021-convention-a-virtual-event-and-real-success/) - January 12 - 17, 2021 - Not Just in Bradenton-Sarasota FL but EVERYWHERE! MEMBERS: LOGIN and CLICK to see the list of events and access recordings of the 2021 Convention Sessions. The Show Went On! Even the pandemic could not stop Windjammers from "attending" the Annual Convention, albeit from the safety of everyone's home. Nearly - [Donor Dashboard](https://www.mywju.org/donor-dashboard/) - [SPECIAL EVENT MARCH 25, 2021](https://www.mywju.org/special-event-march-25-2021/) - 2 p.m. EDT Peter Shrake, Archivist with Circus World Museum presents information on the Museum's collections relating to circus music. This is a ZOOM session for WJU Members only and is free to members. Will be followed by a video from the last Baraboo Summer Meet, a WJU virtual band video, and an opportunity for - [2021 VirtConv Replay: Ringling Museum](https://www.mywju.org/2021-virtconv-replay-ringling-museum/) - 2021 Virtual Convention REPLAY - 01/12/2021 1:00PM Ringling Museum Panel Discussion CLICK THE PLAY BUTTON TO VIEW THE VIDEO FROM THE RINGLING Join Jennifer Lemmer Posey (Tibbals Curator of Circus), Charlie Conrad (WJU Circus Music Historian & Sailor Circus Band conductor) and Don Covington (WJU President), as they discuss the integral role that circus musicians played in - [Carson & Barnes Circus](https://www.mywju.org/carson-barnes-circus/) - Music program for the following circus seasons: 1973 (by Joe Fleming/Ty Jeffrey) 1976 Part 1 (by Paul Fitzpatrick) 1976 Part 2 (by Charles Bennett, Jr.) 1977 (by Paul Fitzpatrick) 1978 (by Robert Mayer) 1980 (by James Kalivoda) 1982 (by Charles Bennett, Jr.) 1986 (by Charles Bennett, Jr.) - [1976 Heritage of the March Set EE (Circus Music)](https://www.mywju.org/1976-heritage-of-the-march-set-ee-circus-music/) - Robert Hoe V (1922-1983) launched a project to record as many marches as possible, producing them on LP records. Ultimately, there were nine series of records totaling 263 LPs overall. It's estimated he gave away over 250,000 individual records to those who appreciate them. Specifically, the Heritage of the March series is comprised of 185 - [2021 VirtConv Replay: Saxophone Clinic with Dale Underwood](https://www.mywju.org/2021-virtconv-replay-saxophone-clinic-with-dale-underwood/) - REPLAY – 01/15/2021 3:00PM Saxophone Clinic CLICK THE PLAY BUTTON TO VIEW THE VIDEO! - [2021 VirtConv Replay: Euphonium Clinic with Andy Glover](https://www.mywju.org/2021-virtconv-replay-euphonium-clinic-with-andy-glover/) - REPLAY – 01/14/2021 8:00PM Euphonium Clinic CLICK PLAY BUTTON TO VIEW THE VIDEO! Andrew (Andy) Glover, Euphonium, LecturerAndy’s diverse career in music has included successful tenures as educator, composer/arranger, performer, conductor, clinician, and publisher. He joined the staff of the C. L. Barnhouse Company in 1998, and as Executive Vice-President is in charge of music - [2021 VirtConv Replay: Percussion Clinic](https://www.mywju.org/2021-virtconv-replay-percussion-clinic/) - With Barb Bailey, Steve Liljegren, Jim Roytz, and Bob Schaer REPLAY – 01/14/2021 5:00PM Percussion Clinic CLICK THE PLAY BUTTON TO VIEW THE VIDEO! Jim Roytz—PercussionJim grew up in Wickliffe, Ohio where he became involved with band music in junior high school. He continued playing throughout high school where he became increasingly serious about music, - [2021 Virtual Musical Performances](https://www.mywju.org/2021-virtual-musical-performances/) - In the late Summer of 2020, a plan was developed to build a collection of memorable virtual performances for release throughout the 50th Anniversary year. The result: the 2021 Virtual Windjammers Unlimited Concert BandTM and 2021 WJU Bandwagon performances. A team of about 8 members initiated the effort and were joined by nearly 40 musician-members - [2021 VirtConv Replay: Tuba Clinic with Ron Keller](https://www.mywju.org/2021-virtconv-replay-tuba-clinic-with-ron-keller/) - REPLAY – 01/15/2021 1:00PM Tuba Clinic CLICK PLAY BUTTON TO VIEW THE VIDEO! Ron Keller The Tuba, the forgotten instrument! Recruiting and retaining that monstrosity. Ronald (Ron) Keller, a fourth generation resident of Naperville, Illinois, was born into a musical family. He was the first recipient of the John Philip Sousa Award in high school - [2021 VirtConv Replay: Circus Band Seminar - 2015](https://www.mywju.org/2021-virtconv-replay-circus-band-seminar-2015/) - Windjammers Unlimited Circus Band™ Seminar Narrated by Connie Thomas and under the baton of Ron Keller REPLAY – 01/15/2021 11:00AM A Circus Band Seminar from 2015 CLICK PLAY BUTTON TO VIEW VIDEO! From the Preservation Archives – This is an example of a typical circus performance of 100 years ago. Connie’s narration walks through the - [2021 VirtConv Replay: Trombone Clinic with Christopher Bill](https://www.mywju.org/2021-virtconv-replay-trombone-clinic-with-christopher-bill/) - REPLAY – 01/14/2021 1:00PM Trombone Clinic with Christopher Bill CLICK PLAY BUTTON TO VIEW THE VIDEO! Christopher Bill is best known as the most subscribed brass musician on YouTube. He’s a trombonist, arranger, and marketing consultant based outside of NYC. Christopher’s YouTube Channel of all-trombone arrangements of popular songs has been gaining popularity since the spring - [2021 VirtConv Replay: Traditional Circus Bandmasters – Charlie Bertini](https://www.mywju.org/2021-virtconv-replay-traditional-circus-bandmasters-charlie-bertini/) - CLICK THE PLAY BUTTON TO WATCH THE VIDEO Charlie Bertini is the last of the TraditionalCircus Bandmasters. Join Charles as he talksabout his experiences as a circus trumpet player and circus Bandmaster with Clyde Beatty-ColeBros. Circus. He was the successor to Chuck Schlarbaum. In demand as a first-call trumpeter he hasbacked up artists such as Burt - [2021 VirtConv Replay: A Ringmaster's Perspective](https://www.mywju.org/2021-virtconv-replay-a-ringmasters-perspective/) - REPLAY - 01/13/2021 11:00AM The Circus - A Ringmaster's Perspective with Timothy Noel Tegge CLICK THE PLAY BUTTON TO VIEW THE VIDEO! Timothy Noel Tegge, is a third generation circus performer, clown and ringmaster. He was born and raised in the circus. Timothy first donned clown makeup at age three for a professional circus street - [2021 VirtConv Replay: Clarinet Clinic with Michelle Anderson](https://www.mywju.org/2021-virtconv-replay-clarinet-clinic-with-michelle-anderson/) - CLICK PLAY BUTTON TO WATCH VIDEO Michelle Anderson is a professional performer and teacher who usually plays regularly with a variety of musical groups including the Vancouver Opera Orchestra, Lion’s Gate Sinfonia, the Pacific Symphonic Wind Ensemble, and West Coast Chamber Music. Michelle is on faculty at the UBC School of Music as a clarinet instructor. - [2021 VirtConv Replay: Horn Clinic with Flip Herfort](https://www.mywju.org/2021-virtconv-replay-horn-clinic-with-flip-herfort/) - REPLAY – 01/13/2021 5:00PM Horn Clinic with Flip Herfort CLICK THE PLAY BUTTON TO VIEW THE VIDEO! Philip W. Herfort (Flip) has been a Windjammer since 1997. Flip has been a music educator and even after retiring in 2009 he still teaches at Saint John’s School of the Arts. He performs with the Repasz Band, the - [2021 VirtConv Replay: Piccolo Clinic](https://www.mywju.org/2021-virtconv-replay-piccolo-clinic/) - With Don Covington, Chris Griffith & Nada Montgomery REPLAY – 01/13/2021 3:00PM Piccolo Clinic with Don Covington, Chris Griffith and Nada Montgomery CLICK THE PLAY BUTTON TO VIEW VIDEO For Don Covington, piccolo/flute music and the circus have been recurring themes throughout his life. At the suggestion of his college band director, he auditioned for the - [2021 VirtConv Replay: Trumpet Clinic](https://www.mywju.org/2021-virtconv-replay-trumpet-clinic/) - REPLAY – 01/13/2021 1:00M Trumpet Clinic with Roger Blackburn CLICK THE PLAY BUTTON TO VIEW THE VIDEO! Roger Blackburn is a native of Parkersburg West Virginia. Roger’s education includes study at Asbury University, Westminster Choir College, Curtis Institute of Music, and a Fulbright Scholarship to study trumpet in Vienna, Austria under Helmut Wobisch. Roger’s orchestral trumpet - [2021 VirtConv Replay: Virtual Tour of the Karl King Archives with Nancy Olson followed by "Windjammers Remembered, 2020"](https://www.mywju.org/2021-virtconv-replay-virtual-tour-of-the-karl-king-archives-with-nancy-olson-followed-by-windjammers-remembered-2020/) - REPLAY – 01/16/2021 3:00PM Virtual Tour of the Karl King Archives withNancy Olson followed by "Windjammers Remembered, 2020" CLICK THE PLAY BUTTON TO VIEW THE VIDEO! - [2021 VirtConv Replay: Is Georgia On Your Mind This Summer?](https://www.mywju.org/2021-virtconv-replay-is-georgia-on-your-mind-this-summer/) - REPLAY – 01/17/2021 12:00PM Is Georgia On Your Mind This Summer? CLICK THE PLAY BUTTON TO VIEW THE VIDEO! - [2021 VirtConv Replay: Educational Lecture: Remembering Fred Jewell with Charlie Conrad](https://www.mywju.org/2021-virtconv-replay-educational-lecture-remembering-fred-jewell-with-charlie-conrad/) - REPLAY – 01/16/2021 7:00PM Educational Lecture: Remembering Fred Jewell with Charlie Conrad CLICK THE PLAY BUTTON TO VIEW THE VIDEO! - [2021 VirtConv Replay: Annual Business Meeting](https://www.mywju.org/2021-virtconv-replay-annual-business-meeting/) - REPLAY – 01/16/2021 7:00PM Annual Business Meeting CLICK THE PLAY BUTTON TO VIEW THE VIDEO! - [2021 VirtConv Replay: Attitude Adjustment Hour & Social](https://www.mywju.org/2021-virtconv-replay-attitude-adjustment-hour-social/) - REPLAY – 01/16/2021 5:00PM Attitude Adjustment Hour & Social CLICK THE PLAY BUTTON TO VIEW THE VIDEO! - [2021 VirtConv Replay: Karl King Lecture by Andy Glover](https://www.mywju.org/2021-virtconv-replay-karl-king-lecture-by-andy-glover/) - REPLAY – 01/15/2021 7:00PM Karl King Lecture by Andy Glover CLICK THE PLAY BUTTON TO VIEW THE VIDEO! - [2021 VirtConv Replay: Conductor Clinic with Ron Keller](https://www.mywju.org/2021-virtconv-replay-conductor-clinic-with-ron-keller/) - REPLAY – 01/15/2021 5:00PM Conductor Clinic with Ron Keller CLICK ON PLAY BUTTON TO VIEW THE VIDEO! - [2021 VirtConv Replay: Check-in & Social](https://www.mywju.org/2021-virtconv-replay-check-in-social/) - CLICK HERE 2021 Virtual Convention REPLAY - 01/12/2021 7:00PM Check-in & Social with Everyone CLICK THE PLAY BUTTON TO VIEW THE VIDEO! - [2021 VirtConv Replay: Concert Favorites of Windjammers](https://www.mywju.org/2021-virtconv-replay-concert-favorites-of-windjammers/) - REPLAY – 01/13/2021 8:00PM Concert Favourites produced by Andy Rawls CLICK ON PLAY BUTTON TO VIEW THE VIDEO - [2021 VirtConv Replay: ZOOM Class](https://www.mywju.org/2021-virtconv-replay-zoom-class/) - REPLAY - 01/12/2021 6:00PM ZOOM Class with Lynette Garlan.Documents for this Class:CLICK for DOCUMENT 1CLICK for DOCUMENT 2 - [2021 VirtConv Replay: 2020 WJU Sailor Circus Performance](https://www.mywju.org/2021-virtconv-replay-2020-wju-sailor-circus-performance/) - CLICK PLAY BUTTON TO WATCH VIDEO - [2021 VirtConv Replay: Music from the Golden Age](https://www.mywju.org/2021-virtconv-replay-music-from-the-golden-age/) - CLICK PLAY BUTTON TO WATCH VIDEO - [Preservation](https://www.mywju.org/preservation/) - Welcome to WJU's PRESERVATION content. 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You will then have the ability to compose your enquiry and submit it to the appropriate person. We appreciate your interest in Windjammers - [2019-2020 Officers & Trustees](https://www.mywju.org/2019-2020-officers-trustees/) - About our Structure WJU leadership is comprised of both Elected and Appointed positions. Every two years in the fall, elections are conducted to establish the elected Trustees (10) who take office at the January Convention of the odd number year (i.e., 2021, 2023, 2025, etc.). The slate of candidates is determined by a volunteer Nominating - [WJU By-Laws](https://www.mywju.org/wju-by-laws/) - Approved and adopted by Board of Trustees on November 16, 2020. Includes minor changes/clarifications to the By-Laws approved by the membership on September 1, 2020. In turn, those replaced By-Laws adopted in 2005. Windjammers Unlimited By-Laws - [WJU Virtual Performance Recording Instructions](https://www.mywju.org/wju-virtual-performance-recording-instructions/) - Thank you for participating in this virtual recording project! There are 8 pieces of music you can record and submit. You may choose certain ones to record or play them all. If you play more than one instrument, you may even submit more than one instrument part. Have fun! Sheet Music:The recordings to play along - [Our 2021 Virtual Convention Bands](https://www.mywju.org/our-2021-virtual-convention-bands/) - Because we are not able to meet in person just yet, Windjammers Unlimited is going to have a Virtual Convention! The dates for you to save for this fun series of events are JANUARY 12 – 17, 2021. RECORDINGS: No doubt you've seen composite video recordings on Facebook, YouTube and elsewhere as musicians and others - [Our 2021 Virtual Convention](https://www.mywju.org/our-2021-virtual-wju-convention/) - Because we are not able to meet in person just yet, Windjammers Unlimited is going to have a Virtual Convention! The dates for you to save for this fun series of events are JANUARY 12 – 17, 2021. Included in this special event will be online instrumental instruction clinics; educational seminars, group socials and recording - [1941 Columbia Recording - Ringling](https://www.mywju.org/1941-columbia-recording-ringling/) - During their 1941 Madison Square Garden engagement, Merle Evans and the Ringling band recorded eight sides for Columbia Records. These were the first commercial records that the band had made since recording six sides for RCA Victor in 1930. The recording session took place in New York City’s Liederkranz Hall, noted for its superb acoustics. - [1970-1982 Circus Performance Gems](https://www.mywju.org/1982-circus-performance-gems/) - By Eric Beheim (WJU #66) -- Here are a few of my favorite musical numbers – most of them quite short – that were taken from actual circus performance recordings made in San Diego many years ago with the Ringling-Barnum Blue Unit. All of these were programmed by Bill Pruyn, who delighted in finding and - [1968 Merle Evans Concert](https://www.mywju.org/1968-merle-evans-concert/) - Here are the tunes played in the 1968 Merle Evans Midwest Band Clinic Concert. This one is a lot better than the 1967 concert; In fact, it is terrific! Merle Evans introduces and conducts most of the tunes. Paul Yoder conducts a few numbers and acts as master of ceremonies. Some of the numbers were from the 1968 Ringling - [1967 Merle Evans Concert](https://www.mywju.org/1967-merle-evans-concert/) - Here are the tunes played for the 1967 Merle Evans Circus Music Concert in conjunction with the Midwest Band Clinic which was held in Chicago in December, 1967. Merle Evans, conductor. Excellent band with Harvey Phillips and Bill Bell on tuba. A Tribute to Merle Evans Fanfare (Hicks); Merle's announcements; Caesar’s Triumphal March (Mitchell)Olympia Hippodrome March (Alexander) - © C. L. - [1962 Cristiani-Wallace Bros. Circus](https://www.mywju.org/1962-cristiani-wallace-bros-circus/) - This recording of the Cristiani-Wallace Bros. Circus band was made in Eau Gallie, Florida during a live performance that took place in October 1962. The bandleader that year was Howard Stratton. Abridged to 76 minutes and with most of the announcements edited out, we could only guess at the acts this music was accompanying. (In - [1959 Cristiani Bros. Circus](https://www.mywju.org/1959-cristiani-bros-circus/) - This very rare recording of the Cristiani Bros. Circus band was made in Los Angeles during a live performance in 1959. The bandleader that year was Ramon Escoria. Imagine yourself sitting on the bandstand and playing this music while watching Ramon for his signal to go ahead to the next number. 1. Introduction of - [1955 Ringling-Barnum Circus](https://www.mywju.org/1955-ringling-barum-circus/) - This recording of the entire Ringling performance was made in Miami towards the end of the 1955 Season. As Ringling ceased performing under canvas in July 1956, this was near the end of the Big Top era. Further, Bandleader Merle Evans opted not to return for the 1956 Season so this was possibly the last - [1954 Capitol Records - BOZO'S Merry-Go-Round](https://www.mywju.org/1954-capitol-records-bozos-merry-go-round/) - Back in the early 1950s’s there were no commercial recordings of band organ music, other than some special pressings intended for use by amusement parks and carousel owners. Then, around 1954, Capitol Records released a Bozo the Clown “single” titled Bozo’s Merry-Go-Round Music, and which had two authentic band organ selections. Each side opened with - [1953 DECCA Recording - Ringling](https://www.mywju.org/1953-decca-recording-ringling/) - In 1953, Merle Evans and the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus band returned to the recording studio one final time to record fourteen sides for Decca Records. Eight of these sides were released as the Decca 78-rpm record album Circus Time. As was the standard industry practice back then, a 10-inch long-playing version - [1949 Capitol Recording Part 2 - Ringling](https://www.mywju.org/1941-capitol-recording-part-2-ringling/) - In 1949, William Antes, Director of Radio Publicity for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, arranged for Merle Evans and the Ringling Band to record sixteen sides for Hollywood-based Capitol Records. This most likely occurred while the Ringling Circus was appearing in the Los Angeles area. Thanks to the vast improvements that had - [1949 Capitol Recording Part 1 - Ringling](https://www.mywju.org/1949-capitol-recording-part-1-ringling/) - In 1949, William Antes, Director of Radio Publicity for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, arranged for Merle Evans and the Ringling Band to record sixteen sides for Hollywood-based Capitol Records. This most likely occurred while the Ringling Circus was appearing in the Los Angeles area. Thanks to the vast improvements that had - [1948 Capitol Records - BOZO'S CIRCUS BAND](https://www.mywju.org/1948-capitol-records-bozos-circus-band/) - Following the phenomenal success of its 1946 children’s record-reader album Bozo at the Circus, Capitol Records set about placing a second circus-related Bozo album into records stores as soon as possible. Released about 1948 and titled Bozo’s Circus Band, this album featured famous arranger Billy May leading a band made up of top Hollywood studio - [1930 VICTOR RECORDS - RINGLING](https://www.mywju.org/1930-victor-records-ringling/) - When the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus was playing Philadelphia in 1930, Merle Evans and the Ringling band visited the RCA Victor studios in nearby Camden, New Jersey. This was only five years after the introduction of electronic recording. Not only were these records louder, but the fidelity was greatly improved over records - [2021 Virtual Bands "Play-Along" RECORDINGS](https://www.mywju.org/2021-virtual-bands-recording-click-tracks/) - Here are the audio tracks we would like to have you use in making your "play-along" recordings. Having everyone using these same recordings will allow for proper synchronization in the final video composition. Keep in mind you are free to record using any or all of these tunes. Participate in the ones where you feel - [2021 Virtual Bands PRINTED MUSIC](https://www.mywju.org/2021-virtual-bands-printed-music/) - We are doing some special “group” recordings in which you can participate as part of our Virtual Convention and 50th Anniversary year celebrations. In order to participate in these recordings, you must have a circus band instrument, a device with headphones/earbuds to (quietly) listen to a “click- track” recording, and a device to video record - [1967 Horse Show of the Year](https://www.mywju.org/1967-horse-show-of-the-year/) - By Eric Beheim (WJU #66) -- Several years ago, it was my good fortune to acquire several long-playing record albums of the band music that once accompanied the “entertainments” that took place between the major events at Britain’s prestigious Horse of the Year Show. Many of these “entertainments” would have been right at home in - [2021 VIRTUAL CONVENTION MUSIC](https://www.mywju.org/2021-virtual-convention-music/) - Notes by Rod Everhart, WJU #1351 The Big Cage Galop - Composed by Karl Lawrence King (1891-1971) in 1934 and dedicated to the famous wild animal trainer, Clyde Beatty, this tune became quite popular at circuses in connection with animal acts and as exit, or “blow off” music for acts. Once the tune was available, - [1962 RINGLING-BARNUM CIRCUS](https://www.mywju.org/1962-ringling-barnum-circus/) - AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, NEW YORK CITY By Eric Beheim (WJU #66) -- The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus’ 1962 musical program was the subject of my article that appeared in the November/December 2018 Circus Fanfare (click to access PDF). The music titles and the running order of the acts which appear in - [1962 Al Sirat Grotto Circus](https://www.mywju.org/1962-al-sirat-grotto-circus/) - Among the recordings by Circus Fan Ted Deppish were these clips from the 1962 Grotto performance, with Izzy Cervone as bandleader. Recorded in Cleveland Public Hall 1962 Herbert Castle low wire act: For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow, Show Me the Way to Go Home (Campbell), How Dry I Am (Berlin), Baia (Barroso), Begin the - [1967 SHRINERS CIRCUS](https://www.mywju.org/1967-shriners-circus/) - This recording was made during a Shrine Circus performance that took place in April 1967, and provided here by Eric Beheim WJU #66). The band was made up local Shriners who were also professional musicians. The bandleader was Izzy Cervone and the drummer was William “Boom-Boom” Browning. POODLES - Gerald Soules’ Poodles of Paris act - [Ted Deppish Recordings (1947-1962)](https://www.mywju.org/ted-deppish-recordings-1947-1962/) - Ted Deppish (1902-1963) was an active circus fan from the Canton, Ohio area. Thanks to his many friendships with circus bandleaders and performers, Ted was able to make bandstand performance recordings at circuses such as Ringling-Barnum, Polack Bros., and Cleveland’s Al Sirat Grotto Circus. He also recorded backstage interviews with performers. In 2009, Ted Deppish’s - [Tommy Comstock Calliope](https://www.mywju.org/tommy-comstock-calliope/) - One of the more notable calliope players was Tommy Comstock, who worked for a great number of different circuses. Here is the radio interview of Tommy at the Al Sirat Grotto Circus in Cleveland, probably in 1962. TOMMY COMSTOCK INTERVIEW. - [Cart](https://www.mywju.org/cart-2/) - [wpdmpp_cart] - [Purchases](https://www.mywju.org/purchases/) - [wpdmpp_purchases] - [1954 Al Sirat Grotto Circus Radio Broadcast](https://www.mywju.org/1954-al-sirat-grotto-circus-radio-broadcast/) - By Eric Beheim (WJU #66) - For those of us who grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, one of the year’s most anticipated events was the annual appearance of the Al Sirat Grotto Circus in Cleveland Public Hall. Occurring in February while most circuses were in winter quarters, the Grotto Circus was once one of the - [Polack Bros. Circus](https://www.mywju.org/polack-bros-circus/) - Performance Excerpts circa late 1950’s-early 1960s, CANTON, OH For many years, the Polack Bros. Circus was one of the leading “promotional” circuses, appearing exclusively under the sponsorship of local civic groups such as the Junior Chamber of Commerce, the American Legion, or the Shriners. The show, which was split into Eastern and Western divisions, was - [1949 Ringling Production Music](https://www.mywju.org/1949-ringling-production-music/) - The four big production numbers for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus in 1949 were Birthdays (spec), The Girl in the Moon (aerial ballet), San Francisco ’49 (equestrian number) and The Glorious Fourth (finale). All of these numbers featured original music written by Henry Sullivan. Both Henry Sullivan and Ringling’s 1949 production number music were discussed in articles by Eric Beheim that appeared - [MARCH INDIENNE](https://www.mywju.org/march-indienne/) - A European band recording of Sellenick’s Marche Indienne which probably dates from the early 1930s. Eric Beheim (WJU #66) acquired this record many years ago through a vintage record auction. According to the label, it was recorded by Orchestre Dobbri which was the generic name used for the various ensembles led by German orchestra leader - [1950 Ringling - Selected Acts](https://www.mywju.org/1950-ringling-selected-acts/) - These recordings were made during a matinee performance that took place in Madison Square Garden in New York on April 20, 1950. Your can read Eric Beheim's (WJU #66) article on the 1950 Ringling-Barnum Musical Program by clicking HERE. OVERTURE - The show opened with Merle Evans and the band performing an overture comprised of - [WJU - 2015 Springfield Meet - Pt3](https://www.mywju.org/wju-2015-springfield-meet-pt3/) - Conductors: Jay Kahn, Ron Keller; Concert - Don Albright & Andy Glover Conductor, Jay Kahn Triumph of Peace International Vaudeville March Fame & Fortune Police Parade March Our Congress Debacker's Triumphant March Galop in Haste Conductor, Ron Keller Fargo Opera-House March Am I Slippin' Eloise Waltz Dope Across the Atlantic Barnum & Bailey's Favorite RECEPTION - [WJU - 2015 Springfield Meet - Pt1](https://www.mywju.org/wju-2015-springfield-meet-pt1/) - Conductors: Raoul Camus, Donald Albright, Mary Ann Harp, Vicki Pinson Conductor, Raoul Camus Royal Pageant Royal Palm Overture The Silver Fountain Waltz Culinary King The Kansas Bandsman Roses of Memory Roses of Memory (Vienese style) Rameses March Conductor, Donald Albright Shooting Stars Galop El Merito March On A Summer's Eve The Chancellor Boss Trombone Powder - [WJU - 2015 Springfield Meet - Pt2](https://www.mywju.org/wju-2015-springfield-meet-pt2/) - Conductors: Vicki Baker, John Fleming, Andy Glover, Richard Whitmarsh Conductor, Vicki Baker Ohio Division March St. Augustine March Heroes of Luzon The Progressives Loyalty March Trooper's Greeting March Egyptia Conductor, John Fleming The Sparkler March Jasmo The Trooper The Progressive American Hagenbeck-Wallace Grand Entry Bolivar March - mp3 Bolivar March - Video Symphonia Conductor, Andy - [1953 Ringling Selections](https://www.mywju.org/1953-ringling-selection-mr-mistin-jr/) - The principal themes used for Ringling’s 1953 production numbers were written by John Ringling North with lyrics supplied by E. Ray Goetz. When the show appeared in New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia, these lyrics were sung by a young baritone making his debut with the Greatest Show on Earth: Harold Ronk. (Once the show - [1956 Ringling-Barnum Production Numbers](https://www.mywju.org/1956-ringling-barnum-production-numbers/) - Using so many show tunes in the score might have been what prompted John Ringling North to replace the traditional circus band for 1956 with a Broadway-type theater pit orchestra complete with violins and saxophones. Long unheard, we are pleased to be able to make these audio files with Ringling’s 1956 production number music available - [1952 Ringling-Barnum Production Numbers](https://www.mywju.org/1952-ringling-barnum-production-numbers/) - The 1952 Ringling-Barnum SPEC - Ringling’s big “super-spectacle sublime” for 1952 was themed The Good Old Times and featured an original song by John Ringling North titled Some Day, Today Will Be the Good Old Times. The spec itself featured a number of famous personages from the pages of history. The music score that accompanied - [1956 Ringling TV Special](https://www.mywju.org/1956-ringling-tv-special/) - The departure of Merle Evans at the end of the 1955 season gave John Ringling North the opportunity to restructure Ringling’s musical programs into more what he had in mind. This included replacing Evans’ traditional circus band with a 20-piece Broadway-style theater pit orchestra complete with saxophones and violins. The first chance that fans had - [1951 Ringling Production Music](https://www.mywju.org/1951-ringling-production-music/) - As most everyone knows, Ringling’s four big production numbers for 1951 was Circus Serenade (spec), Luawana (aerial ballet), Picnic in the Park (equestrian number) and Popcorn and Lemonade (finale) as these were immortalized in Cecil B. DeMille’s 1952 motion picture The Greatest Show on Earth. During the performance sequences shown in the film, the musical arrangements heard on the soundtrack were considerable different - [1947 Ringling-Barnum Circus](https://www.mywju.org/1947-ringling-barnum-circus/) - In 1947 when the Ringling-Barnum show performed in Mansfield, OH, circus fan Ted Deppish was on hand to record Merle Evans' circus band, apparently using a wire-recorder. At some point he copied limited portions of the wire recording onto an "instantaneous" 16-inch transcription disk that eventually landed with Don Covington (WJU #119) and then Eric - [1972 Ringling-Barnum Circus](https://www.mywju.org/1972-ringling-barnum-circus/) - The 102nd Edition (Blue Unit) was the first of the Irvin Feld-produced shows to be underwritten by the Mattel Toy Company, the Feld's having sold their RBBB interests to Mattel in 1971. Feld remained as producer, and with an almost unlimited budget to work with, the show fulfilled his vision. After Merle Evans retirement in - [1963 Hanneford Circus Acts](https://www.mywju.org/1963-hanneford-circus-acts/) - 1963 Hanneford Riding Act: One of the “top name” acts that was brought in for the Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus’ 1963 Philadelphia stand was the Original George Hanneford Riding Act, featuring Tommy Hanneford, the “Clown Prince of the Bareback Riders.” Here is the Hannefords’ special music with bandleader William “Boom-Boom” Browning supplying the announcements and the drum riffs: - [1961-63 CLYDE BEATTY-COLE BROS. CIRCUS](https://www.mywju.org/1961-63-clyde-beatty-cb/) - 1961 ELEPHANT ACT - Here is a typical example of the music that was traditionally played for elephant acts by under-canvas circus bands 60 or more years ago. The Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. bandsmen heard on this 1961 recording were among the tops in their field. 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That changed in - [Toby Tyler Circus](https://www.mywju.org/toby-tyler-circus/) - Music programs for the following circus seasons: 1985 1986 The Toby Tyler Circus was one of several operated by the Garden family. Those include the now defunct businesses of: Piccadilly Circus, Toby Tyler Circus, Sterling & Reid Bros. Circus, Garden Family Shows, Circus Matrix, Wonder Zoo, Extravaganza Inc. and United Funding. In 2019, the Garden family - [Royal Ranch Wild West](https://www.mywju.org/royal-ranch-wild-west/) - Music programs for the following circus seasons: 1972 1973 The Royal Ranch Wild West Circus was owned by Ozzie & Lila Schleentz. In the 1960s they moved to Valdosta, Georgia where they created the Royal Ranch Wild West Circus. The show toured the eastern U.S. in the 1960s and 1970s, closing in 1978 when the - [Circus Kingdom](https://www.mywju.org/circus-kingdom/) - Music programs for the following circus seasons: 1991 1992 News video clip about the 1990 Circus Kingdom - on YouTube The Circus Kingdom was a traveling college student circus, founded by Dr. L. David Harris, a United Methodist minister. Featured are a live circus band and about 25 performers - acrobats, aerialists, jugglers, gymnasts, and - [Circus Kirk](https://www.mywju.org/circus-kirk/) - Music programs for the following circus seasons: 1971 1973 1974 1977 - [King Bros. Circus](https://www.mywju.org/king-bros-circus/) - Music programs for the following circus seasons: 1971 1972 1973 Part 1 1973 Part 2 1974 - [MYRTLE BEACH BAND ORGAN](https://www.mywju.org/myrtle-beach-band-organ/) - The Myrtle Beach Band Organ by manufacturer Ruth was 20 feet long, 11 feet high, 7 feet deep and weighed approximately 2 tons. 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You've already: searched and reviewed the content on our FAQs and - [Circus Fanfare: 1986 Vol. 16, No. 3](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1986-vol-16-no-3/) - Info on Oskaloosa & Music List to be Recorded Robert Willaman's Experience as a Circus Musician Karl King & His Music (Richard E. Prince) Karl King Band Books detailed discussion New Members – count 19 Iowa Western Comm. Band Concert PHOTOS: Front Cover—1986 Peckham & Barnhouse Meet Hosts. Pg.3,28- 1986 WJU member photos. Pg.15-Karl L. - [Circus Fanfare: 2003 Vol. 33, No. 6](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2003-vol-33-no-6/) - On Review: 'Round The Christmas Tree, Paragon Ragtime OrchestraIowa Windjammers Support Circus Model Builders with 28-piece Circus Band-photo (Janeen Morel)Obituaries: Ray D'Camp, Marge Zinsmeister, Richard RyanWindjammer Heartland Happenings (Charles Bennett Jr)The Ringlings – Their Rise & Fall, Pt 2 of 2PHOTOS: Front Cover—John Ringling portrait from 1927. Pg.3-WJU in the Ottumwa Woods. Pg.21-WJU in Jamestown - [Circus Fanfare: 2005 Vol. 35, No. 6](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2005-vol-35-no-6/) - St. Armand's Circle Memorials Honoring Merle Evans, Karl KingOn Review: Allentown Band-Vol. 20-A World of Marches; Sounds of the Circus CD's, Vol.30 & Vol.31Advance Word, Sarasota Convention, 2006Obituaries: John "Fritz" Velke, Robert Grothman, Sid Lichtman, George S Kotrch; Notice, Death of Karl ThompsonLife of a Circus Musician: Not Without It's Sunnyside - Victor Robbins (Reprint, - [Circus Fanfare: 2005 Vol. 35, No. 5](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2005-vol-35-no-5/) - Sounds of the Circus - Mike Morin (July 21, 2005 Nashua, NH, Telegraph)On Review: Trouping Days, Karl King BandGood Circus Band Selection Muddled By Different Styles (Bill Hall-reprint, White Tops, 1961)Obituary, Keith HouseKeeping The White Tops In Tune: What Would The Circus Do Without Windjammers? Pt 1 of 2 (Earl C May-reprint from Nobles of - [Circus Fanfare: 2005 Vol. 35, No. 4](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2005-vol-35-no-4/) - On Review: Trouping Days, Karl King BandCircus Drumming (Harry Brabec, photo-reprint, 1988)Report, Summer Meet, 2005Boom-Boom Browning's Bandstand - Bill Hall (Reprint, White Tops, 1962)Report, Windjammer Conductor CommitteeObituary, Silvester "Mac" McElroyCircus Cookhouse (from Woodcock Archives)PHOTOS: Front Cover—2005 WJU at Anheuser-Busch concert. Pg.3-Quinn eupher family. Pg.7,10,11-2005 WJU NH photos. Pg.17-1962 Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus Bandleader- William "Boom - [Circus Fanfare: 2005 Vol. 35, No. 3](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2005-vol-35-no-3/) - On Review: Marches, USAF Band; Paragon Ragtime Orchestra-The Entertainer; Big Top Brass, Nicholas Contorno, ConductorScott Joplin in Context (Rick Benjamin)Kelly-Miller Circus ca.1950- Woodcock ArchivesA Typical Circus "Book", Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros., 1970, (C. Schlarbaum)Holiday Inn- Sarasota meet hotel is SoldObituary, Kenneth B Slater; Deaths: Vincent Mauro, Silvester McElroy, Roland Emmett2005 WJU in the Woods- Ottumwa, IA - [Circus Fanfare: 2005 Vol. 35, No. 2](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2005-vol-35-no-2/) - On Review: Ringling Museum Concert, Jan. 2005; Center Ring Concert, 2005; Sailor Circus Band, Jan. 2005; Sounds of the Circus, South Shore Concert Band, Vols. 28 & 29Chatfield Brass Band Music Lending LibraryMake Your Plans to Attend Summer Meet (Merrimack, NH)Report, Windjammer Conductor CommitteeNew CD Issued Featuring Merle Evans RBBB BandWindjammer Andy Glover and Group - [Circus Fanfare: 2005 Vol. 35, No. 1](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2005-vol-35-no-1/) - Report, Election & Business Meeting, Sarasota, 2005When the Elephants Came To Town (Ed Lentz)Additional Information, Sells CircusConvention Reprise, Sarasota, 2005Convention Remembrances, CD's, Sarasota, 2005Hall of Fame Nominees: Joseph Emidy, Wm. MerrickConcerning TrombonesBand Music Titles Relating to the Circus+Note of happiness from Oliver ZinsmeisterPHOTOS: Front Cover—2005 WJU Center Ring Circus Band, Donald Albright conducts. Pg.3-WJU Education - [Circus Fanfare: 2004 Vol. 34, No. 6](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2004-vol-34-no-6/) - Renaissance Man: Ollie Zinsmeister (Celia Timmick)Preview, 2005 Convention, Sarasota and "How The Music Was Used"Music List, Sarasota, 2005Obituary, Norman ShriderHarry James-Circus Musician (Bob Peckham)PHOTOS: Front Cover—Ollie Zinsmeister age 93. Pg.3-2004 WJU at Vanderbilt Mansion, Ron Keller conducts (Jean Howell). Pg.6-1919 bandwagon 10-hitch, unknown show. Pg.7-1951 Kelly Miller Circus Band- Charlie Cuthbert, leader; 1920s Sparks Circus - [Circus Fanfare: 2004 Vol. 34, No. 5](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2004-vol-34-no-5/) - Woodcock ArchivesOn Review: Hands Across The Sea, Advocate Band, Danville, KY; Blossom Festival Band, Loras Schissel, Cond.Obituary: Cy HarmonFred Jewell: Life & Music Celebrated in Worthington, IN (Nick Schneider)Fred Williams Named to Goldman Band BoardGentry Bros. Dog and Pony ShowBand Music Titles Dedicated to Circus Individuals-Particular Circuses+PHOTOS: Front Cover—1919 Merle Evans, Age 28 new bandleader. - [Circus Fanfare: 2004 Vol. 34, No. 4](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2004-vol-34-no-4/) - Eldon C "Buster" Bailey Memorial IssueSummary, Evaluation Forms, Music Teacher's Workshop, Ringling MuseumEldon C "Buster" Bailey Memorial ServiceObituaries: Hal Hazen, Wm. E "Bill" RootOn Review: Sesquicentennial -Allentown Band, Vol. 19; Ringside, Foot-Tappers From The Big Top, LymeTown BandReport, Windjammer Poughkeepsie Summer Meet, Incl. Music ListReport, 2004 Election CandidatesWindjammers Unlimited Financial Statements 2002, 2003PHOTOS: Front Cover—Eldon - [Contact - WebMaster](https://www.mywju.org/contact-webmaster/) - Use this Contact Form to send comments or questions regarding our Website. We appreciate your interest in Windjammers Unlimited, Inc. Your feedback, questions and comments are very important to us. As a volunteer organization, it maybe difficult to respond as quickly as we would like but most enquiries receive a reply in 1 - 2 - [Circus Fanfare: 2004 Vol. 34, No. 3](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2004-vol-34-no-3/) - Brief Report on PoughkeepsieOn Review: 11 Recordings of Reg McGovern .... ..... Band of New Zealand Army; Band of H M Royal Marines-Portsmouth; Yankees In Vienna/Militarmusik Karten; Through The Years/Nat'l Band of New Zealand; Stadtmusic Wien (City Band of Vienna);USSR Defense Ministry Band (Moscow); Jugendmusikkorp Bad Kissingen; Woolston Echoes/Woolston Brass Band (NZ); Ohio State Marching - [Circus Fanfare: 2004 Vol. 34, No. 2](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2004-vol-34-no-2/) - On Review: Black Manhattan, Music of James Reese Europe; Music of the Marines, US Merchant Marine Academy BandP G Lowery's Belated Biography (Clifford E. 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M Cohan: Ragtime Man (Rick Benjamin)Board Meeting Minutes, Jamestown, July 22, 2003The Ringlings – Their Rise & Fall, Pt 1 of 2Obituaries: Jim Selland, William KierigPHOTOS: Front Cover—2003 WJU view from Chautauqua stage. Pg.3,11,12,23,24-2003 WJU meet photos. AD: Sounds of the - [Circus Fanfare: 2003 Vol. 33, No. 4](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2003-vol-33-no-4/) - On Review: Band of H M Royal Marines - Jugendmusikkorps Bad Kissingen CD's/Videos Available, Jamestown Meet and Sailor Circus Reprise, Jamestown MeetOliver Zinsmeister's Latest March PremieredRoster, Attendees, Jamestown Meet, Incl. Programs, Bemus Pt. & Chautauqua ConcertsObituaries: Jack H "Tiny" Stagg, Harold F Chase, Knowles B WilliamsRise and Fall of the Circus Band, Pt 1 of - [Circus Fanfare: 2003 Vol. 33, No. 3](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2003-vol-33-no-3/) - On Review: Hawkeye Glory, History of Karl King Municipal Band Karl L King 100th Anniversary Concert, Karl King Band Karl L King CD, Karl King Municipal BandSHOWMAN: The Life and Music of Perry George Lowery (C. E. Watkins)Allentown Band Celebrates 175th AnniversaryObituaries: William Pruyn, Stuart Kulp, Don Marcks, Robert Johnson, George ShahanRise and Fall of - [Circus Fanfare: 2003 Vol. 33, No. 2](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2003-vol-33-no-2/) - Advance Word, Jamestown MeetOn Review: Sounds of the Circus, South Shore Concert Band, Vols. 23 & 24Circus Jargon ListA Visit to The Big Apple CircusFrom Where Came Our Circus Music? (C H Amidon-reprint 1975 White Tops)Deaths: George Shahan, Suzanne Wood, Stuart Kulp, Bill PruynObituaries: Joseph Losh, William Wubbena, E Russell Williams, Jean WilliamsDon Covington Leaves - [Circus Fanfare: 2003 Vol. 33, No. 1](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2003-vol-33-no-1/) - 2003 Sarasota Conductors, Music, Center Ring ProgramOn Review: Pioneers in Brass, Glenn D Bridges, purchase from Fred WilliamsRetirement of Librarian, Doug MacLeod with Thanks to Bill AlbrechtHall of Fame 2003: Joseph Gorton, Lew Bader Program, Concert, Ringling Museum Gardens31st Annual Convention is History, Incl. Roster, AttendeesBoard Meeting Minutes, Jan. 25, 2003Note from Jean & Russ - [Circus Fanfare: 2002 Vol. 32, No. 3](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2002-vol-32-no-3/) - On Review: Brief List of All Recordings Available Related to Circus MusicHall of Fame: Joe Browning, 2002 WJU Laureate (Doug MacLeod & Charles Conrad)Retraction, Tiny Stagg not dead yetKarl L. King: List of Compositions-Titles M-Z, Pt 1 of 2 (Jess L. Gerardi Jr.)Karl L King: His Life and His Music, Pt 5 of 8 (Jess - [Circus Fanfare: 2002 Vol. 32, No. 4](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2002-vol-32-no-4/) - On Review: Golden Age of the March, Vol. 3, Washington WindsRoster, Attendees, Baraboo Meet, July, 2002Report, Death of Leonard SmithArthur Pryor, Ragtime Pioneer (Rick Benjamin)Karl L King: His Life and His Music, Pt 6 of 8 (Jess L. Gerardi Jr.)Old Time Circus Music is Alive and Well – In Silent Films (Eric Beheim)PHOTOS: Front Cover—2002 - [Circus Fanfare: 2002 Vol. 32, No. 2](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2002-vol-32-no-2/) - Preview, Baraboo Summer MeetOn Review: Sounds of the Circus, Vols. 21 & 22, South Shore Concert Band & How Music was UsedNever Anywhere, Such Wind as This (Quad City Tooters)2002 Big Apple Circus (Bob Peckham)Board Meeting Minutes, Sarasota, Jan. 26, 2002Obituaries: Richard Wright, Henry Killinger, Fred Jewell, Jr., (Jack "Tiny" Stagg reported in error!)Karl L. - [Circus Fanfare: 2002 Vol. 32, No. 1](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2002-vol-32-no-1/) - On Review: Allentown Band-Our Band Heritage, Vol. 2 Revisited; Allentown Band-Our Band Heritage, Vol. 16-Americans WeMessage from President William Albrecht2002 Sarasota Convention, Roster & AttendeesKarl L King: His Life and His Music, Pt 3 of 8 (Jess L. Gerardi Jr.) Post Circus Era to 1940Macy's Thanksgiving Parade on a Bandwagon (Bill Roosa)PHOTOS: Front Cover—2002 Merle - [Circus Fanfare: 2001 Vol. 31, No. 6](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2001-vol-31-no-6/) - Distribution, 2002 Sarasota Convention MusicOn Review: More Candy, Paragon Ragtime OrchestraComposer Profile: George L Cobb (Rick Benjamin)Naples Band Schedules Jan. 30th ConcertBoyhood Friend Tells True Story of Life of Merle Evans (Reprint from Columbus (KS) Daily Advocate, Apr., 1970)Karl L King: His Life and His Music, Pt 2 of 8 (Jess L. Gerardi Jr.)Windjammers in - [Circus Fanfare: 2001 Vol. 31, No. 5](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2001-vol-31-no-5/) - On Review: Marching Along, Naperville Muni. Band; Custer's Last Band, the original Music of Felix VinatieriWindjammers, Big Brass of the Big Top (Rose Moore)2002 Convention Music (Doug MacLeod)Karl L King: His Life and His Music, Pt 1 of 8 (Jess L Gerardi Jr.)PHOTOS: Front Cover—Ward Stauth 1908-2001 (Ed Ballenger). Pg.3-1987 Merle Evans and Ken Slater, - [Circus Fanfare: 2002 Vol. 32, No. 6](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2002-vol-32-no-6/) - Plans Proceed on Windjammer Music LibraryOn Review: Golden Age of the March, Vols. 1, 2 & 3, Washington WindsNew Address for The Circus Kingdom RecordingsWindjammers in the Woods-Take 2 (Charles Bennett Jr) - Music ListObituaries: Edward Bebko, Herbert N Johnson, Jr.Karl L King: His Life and His Music, Part 8 of 8 (Jess L. Gerardi - [Circus Fanfare: 2002 Vol. 32, No. 5](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2002-vol-32-no-5/) - On Review: Vol. 3, Legacy of the March, Texas A & M Band; Allentown Band-Our Band Heritage, Vol. 17-Season's GreetingsReflections on The "First One" and the "Big One" (Charles Bennett Jr)Board Names Candidates for Election"Ballyhooed at Baraboo" - Baraboo CommitteeReport, Deaths of Russ & Jean WilliamsObituary: Leonard B Smith (submissions by William Rehrig, Loras Schissel)Quick - [Circus Fanfare: 2001 Vol. 31, No. 4](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2001-vol-31-no-4/) - On Review: Our Band Heritage, Vol. 14 & 15 - Rare Sound of Frank Kaderabek with the Allentown Band; VA Grand Military Band, British Classics, Music of KarlKing, Memorial Day, Sept. 30, 2000, Dec. 2, 2000Great Success at Kettering Summer Meet, Roster & Musical SelectionsKarl King StoriesObituaries: Ward Stauth, William EschbachPercussion Tales from the Big - [Circus Fanfare: 2001 Vol. 31, No. 3](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2001-vol-31-no-3/) - Recording Selections, 2001 Summer MeetOn Review: Legacy of the March, Texas A&M Band, Vol. 2Great Circus Parade Scheduled For July 15th, WJU Band to PerformLetter From Charlie Bennett, re: Circus Model BuildersFirst Windjammer Convention Great Success (reprint 1973)Members & Musical Selections from First WJU ConventionFred Jewell: Musician, Circus Bandmaster, Pt 6 of 6 (Charles Conrad)PHOTOS: - [Circus Fanfare: 2001 Vol. 31, No. 2](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2001-vol-31-no-2/) - On Review: Teddy Bears' Picnic, New Columbian Brass Band, Danville, KY; My Old KY Home, Musical Postcards From The Bluegrass, Advocate BandSpecial Windjammer Band Performs for ACB in Pensacola- March 2001More Fun-2001-Summer Meet-Kettering, OH July 25-29Guide for Those Seeking Band CD'sNew MembersFred Jewell: Musician, Circus Bandmaster, Pt 5 of 6 (Charles Conrad) Barnum and Bailey - [Circus Fanfare: 2001 Vol. 31, No. 1](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2001-vol-31-no-1/) - On Review: Leonard B Smith, America's Premier Cornet Soloist; Music of Leroy Anderson, USAF Band2001 Convention - Biggest One Yet!Roster, Attendees, 2001 ConventionHall of Fame: Jack Bell, WJU Honoree 2001Article, Vinnie Gugleotti, Incl. Proposed Press ReleaseObituaries: Charles Greaves, Carol Durity, Rich Van Santvoord, Robert Calcote, Frank WolferMike Montgomery Describes New WebsiteBoard Meeting Minutes, Jan. 27, - [Circus Fanfare: 2000 Vol. 30, No. 1](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2000-vol-30-no-1-2/) - 2000 Convention, Largest Ever - 415 AttendingOn Review: That's Sum Rag, New Columbian Brass Band; Our Band Heritage, Vol. 14 - Allentown Band; Sounds of the Circus, Vols. 17 & 18, South Shore Concert BandLetter to Bill McCollum- RE: Captive Elephant Act (William Albrecht)Annual Memorial Service ConductedSailor Circus, Center Ring Band & Ringling Museum Band - [Circus Fanfare: 2000 Vol. 30, No. 6](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2000-vol-30-no-6/) - On Review: Sounds of the Circus, Circus Marches, Vols. 19 & 20; Best of Windjammers, INDY 2000; Sounds of the Big Top, A Center Ring Concert WJU 2000WJU Hall of Fame Recipient Edward WoecknerReport from Big Apple Circus South Shore Band Performs for Big Apple CircusWindjammers Invited to Present Seminar in PensacolaFred Jewell: Musician, Circus - [Circus Fanfare: 2000 Vol. 30, No. 5](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2000-vol-30-no-5/) - On Review: Great Marches, Vol. 10, Bandleader Recordings; Great European Marches, Bandboy (A Div. of Bandleader)Ward Stauth AilingA Peek at the 2001 Convention & Music (Doug MacLeod)Closer Look at Windjammer Hall of Fame RecipientsPaul Whiteman of the Big Tops- Henry KyesNominees, Board of TrusteesFred Jewell: Musician, Circus Bandmaster, Pt 3 of 6 (Charles Conrad) Floto - [Circus Fanfare: 2000 Vol. 30, No. 4](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2000-vol-30-no-4/) - Indianapolis Meet Huge SuccessWarren Wilson Named Chair of Nominating CommitteeOn Review: Circus Days, Washington Winds; Emblem of Unity-Music of J. J. Richards, U of Kansas BandBig Apple Seeks MusiciansIndianapolis Meet Roster, Attendees & Music PerformedMerle Evans Fellow- Amy WeaverFred Jewell: Musician, Circus Bandmaster, Pt 2 of 6 (Charles Conrad) Ringling Brothers Circus 1902-1904PHOTOS: Front Cover—2000 - [Circus Fanfare: 2000 Vol. 30, No. 3](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2000-vol-30-no-3/) - On Review: Legacy of the March, Texas A & M BandsIntroduction to Fred Jewell Series - Charles Conrad DissertationFred Jewell: Musician, Circus Bandmaster, Pt 1 of 6 (Charles Conrad) Gentry Bros. Dog and Phony Show 1891-1901Contract Provision, Circus Musician, 1938Top of His Profession: Bandleader Rob Slowik Enjoys Challenge (Larry Katz)Obituaries: Don Pessia, Robert BakerPaul Yoder, - [Circus Fanfare: 2000 Vol. 30, No. 2](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2000-vol-30-no-2/) - US Marine Band Recordings AvailableOn Review: Sousa Marches, Sousa's Band, Crystal RecordsInformation, Obtaining Music from Convention(s)Atlanta Circus Parade Report, Don CovingtonWindjammers Indianapolis 2000 Plans AnnouncedCircus Days in AtlantaNews from Circus World MuseumMusic for Indianapolis MeetReview, 2000 Edition of Clyde Beatty CircusObituaries: Dow Nida, Marilyn Hoe, Boyd ConwayPHOTOS: Front Cover—2000 WJU members escape from New York - [Circus Fanfare: 1995 Vol. 25, No. 1](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1995-vol-25-no-1/) - Board of Trustees ReportOn Review: Marschkonig, Musikkorps Grenschutz-prasidium, Berlin Ost, Marches of BlankenburgWindjammers Make Gift to ACB (Ron Keller)1995 Sarasota Convention ReportCircus Band Drummer WantedMembers Attending Sarasota, 1995, Program, Sailor Circus Speech, Karl King Induction, Circus Ring of Fame, JAN-28-1995 (Bob Peckham)West Coast Music ServiceConversation with Earle Moss (reprint April 1977) Pt 2 of 2Ed - [Circus Fanfare: 1997 Vol. 27, No. 4](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1997-vol-27-no-4/) - On Review: Ragging the Baby to Sleep, Pierce College Winds (LA); Virginia Grand Military Band in Concert"Wunnerful, Wunnerful" Williamsport & Member RosterTreasurers Report, Dec. 31, 1996Musical Memories, Music of Circuses Past & Present (Joseph Bradbury-reprint from 1978)Early Members Still Active In WindjammersCircus Bandmasters of the Past, 1895-1915 (Bob Mayer reprint Vol 8 No 6)PHOTOS: Front - [Circus Fanfare: 2019 Vol. 49, No. 6](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2019-vol-49-no-6/) - Honoring Merle Evans Time on Ringling Bandstand (1919-1969)WJU Officers and Trustees, WJU Hall of Fame & WJU Meritorious Service AwardsWJU 48th Annual Convention (Host Jim Roytz)President’s Message - Nada MontgomeryFeature: Illinois, Sousa & the Birth of School Bands (Scott Schwartz, U of Illinois, Sousa Museum Archivist)Gamma Phi Circus- 90 years at Illinois State UniversityGamma Phi - [Circus Fanfare: 2019 Vol. 49, No. 5](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2019-vol-49-no-5/) - WJU Officers and Trustees/ WJU Hall of FamePresident’s Message - Nada Montgomery2019 WJU Pittsburgh Meet Host Report (Lynette Garlan)First Meet Experience (Don George)Circus Musical Program: 1965 Ringling-Barnum (Eric Beheim)2019 WJU Pittsburgh Summer Meet PhotosLyrics to Greatest Show on Earth (April Zink)Circus Tempos (Larry Johnson)Out of the Past: A Mystery Solved (Don Covington)Hall of Fame 1998: - [Circus Fanfare: 2019 Vol. 49, No. 4](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2019-vol-49-no-4/) - Calliope Themed IssueWJU Officers and Trustees/ WJU Hall of FamePresident’s Message - Nada MontgomeryCalliope Trivia: Keyboardists - Ruth (Karl) King on Barnum & Bailey Circus; Maybelle (Everette) James on Mighty Haag and Christy Bros. CircusesWJU 2019 Summer Meet Update & Music Playlist (Lynette Garlan)Feature: Musical Bonds That Tie! (Don George)A Clown’s Calliope, Bob "Smiley" Corbin - [Circus Fanfare: 2019 Vol. 49, No. 3](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2019-vol-49-no-3/) - WJU Officers and Trustees/ WJU Hall of FamePresident Nada Montgomery MessageNaperville Municipal Band Celebrates its 160th Year (Positively Naperville)WJU 1988 Hall of Fame: Henry Fillmore (Rod Everhart)Fillmore's Trombone Family of Smears (Rod Everhart)Circus Music Tidbits: 1864 Seth Howe's Circus, Music Milestones timeline (Charles Conrad)Circus Musical Program: 1951 Ringling-Barnum (Eric Beheim)Member Spotlight: Ron KellerMore Circus Music! - [Circus Fanfare: 1999 Vol. 29, No. 6](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1999-vol-29-no-6/) - On Review: von Suppe Marches/Waltzes, etc., Slovak State Philharmonic; Best of Big Apple Circus, Vol. 2Circus Music Is Where You Find It (Charles Bennett Jr)Circuses Beset By Animal Rights ActivistsNews From 1999-2000 Big Apple CircusRingling Circus Museum Tape Acclaimed"Hey, Everybody - Watch THIS!!"Edward Woeckner, 1999 Hall of Fame HonoreeWhite Tops Interviews Bill Pruyn (reprint from - [Circus Fanfare: 1999 Vol. 29, No. 5](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1999-vol-29-no-5/) - Preview, Music for SarasotaOn Review: About Bands & Waltzes - Wedding of the Winds, Valse Bleu, Spring, Beautiful Spring, Crimson Petal, Espana, Among the Roses, Sunnyland - Viennese Waltzes - On The Beautiful Blue Danube (arr. Urbane(k)), Die Schonbrunner Walzer, Wiener Burger, Wiener Blut, Von Donaufer, Tales From The Vienna Woods, Roses From The South, - [Circus Fanfare: 1999 Vol. 29, No. 4](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1999-vol-29-no-4/) - Circus World Museum Produces New Circus Music RecordingsRingling Museum Videos Now AvailableOn Review: Gems of the Concert Band, Detroit Concert Band; Thoroughbred Thunder, Matthew Phillips Circus BandSan Francisco Meet ReportMessage, Windjammer President, Bill AlbrechtSan Francisco Meet, Concert Program SelectionsAnd It Came To Pass (Jonesy Jones)Obituary, Max the Wonder Dog, Featured WJU SoloistObituaries: Charles Payne, Donald - [Circus Fanfare: 1999 Vol. 29, No. 3](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1999-vol-29-no-3/) - Music List, San Francisco MeetOn Review: Complete Marches of Sousa, Detroit Concert Band; Stadtmusik Wien, City Band of Vienna; USSR Defense Ministry BandHal Hazen, Plea for Sidemen, San Francisco MeetMusical "Daffynitions"The Karl King Story: An Informal Interview (Karl M Holvik-reprint, 1966, Ft. Dodge)Reports: Status, Ringling Circus Museum Video Tapes; Gunther Gebel-Williams To Be Honored; CF - [Circus Fanfare: 1999 Vol. 29, No. 2](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1999-vol-29-no-2/) - Invitation & Information, San Francisco Meet, July, 1999On Review: Esprit De Corps, US Marine Band; Marches In Concert, US Marine Band; John Philip Sousa "On Stage", Vol 1, Razumovsky Symphony, Keith Brion, ConductorUpdate, Walking Frog Issues, Detroit Concert BandRingling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Back Under CanvasAs I Knew It, Arthur Pryor, 1931 Interview (Arthur Pryor)Windjammers - [Circus Fanfare: 1999 Vol. 29, No. 1](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1999-vol-29-no-1/) - WJU Band Participates in Ringling Museum ProgramCopies of Merle Evans CD Going FastOn Review: Grand Old Circus Band, Jimmy Ille, Bandleader; Allentown Band-Our Band Heritage, Vol. 1 Revisited; Sounds of the Circus, South Shore Concert Band, Vols. 15 & 16; On The Bandstand, Town Square Concert Band, Andy Glover; Walking Frog to Produce Detroit Concert - [Circus Fanfare: 1998 Vol. 28, No. 6](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1998-vol-28-no-6/) - On Review: Marches I've Missed, Eastman Wind EnsembleSpecial Concert to Follow 1999 ConventionObituary, Ralph Remaley, Phil ThompsonFrom Where Came Our Circus Music? (C H Amidon)An Opinion (Richard Whitmarsh)Red Wagon Rhythms, Pt 2 of 2 (Sverre O. Braathen)Copyright Law "Changed"Drummer "Funnies"PHOTOS: Front Cover—WJU view through the Tubas (Bill Curnow). Pg.3,12,13,17,24-WJU members - [Circus Fanfare: 1998 Vol. 28, No. 5](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1998-vol-28-no-5/) - 1999 Sarasota Convention PlansOn Review: NY Times, Other Newspaper Marches, for Band, Mandolin Orchestra, Theatre Orchestra & Piano, Advocate Band of Danville, KY - Trouble, Ragtime Music, Turpin Tyme RagstersNews of Charlie & Treasure Payne1999 Sarasota Convention Music List (Doug MacLeod)Circus Music for The 21st Century1999 WJU Candidates for Office (photos)Red Wagon Rhythms, Pt 1 - [Circus Fanfare: 1998 Vol. 28, No. 4](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1998-vol-28-no-4/) - Ward Stauth Receives "Sagamore of the Wabash" (photo)On Review: Paso Dobles, Bands Sinfonica La Artistica & Zarazuelas; West Point On The March, USMA BandRoster, Attendees, Jeffersonville Meet & ReportsReport from Keith HouseHealth Report, John Bales, Ken MonroeHistory of Merle Evans/ New England Conservatory Circus CDKeeping the White Tops in Tune, Pt 2 of 2 (Earl - [Circus Fanfare: 1998 Vol. 28, No. 3](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1998-vol-28-no-3/) - News From Int'l Circus Hall of FameOn Review: Marching Along, Virginia Grand Military Band; WJU CD offer, Tribute To Merle EvansKeeping The White Tops in Tune, Pt 1 of 2 (Earl C May-reprint from Shrine Magazine, 1926)Some Thoughts on Band Recordings - Bob PeckhamCase of The Late CD'sNotes to Windjammers Unlimited Financial StatementsWJU Financial StatementsPHOTOS: - [Circus Fanfare: 1998 Vol. 28, No. 2](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1998-vol-28-no-2/) - On Review: Allentown Band-Our Band Heritage, Vol. 13; Sounds of the Circus, Vols. 13 & 14Preview, "Doins" at Jeffersonville- Incl. the "Book"Band Stuff for Web SurfersCircus Web PageNews From BarabooMerle Evans CD Order FormsWJU: The Future is Upon Us (Bill Yoh Jr.)Here Comes The Circus! Rise & Fall of the Circus Band, Pt 3 of - [Circus Fanfare: 1998 Vol. 28, No. 1](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1998-vol-28-no-1/) - On Review: More Music of Circus Kingdom, Summer 1993; Best of Big Apple Circus, Vol. 1; Under The Double Eagle, Marches of Sousa1998 Sarasota ReportWJU Concert at Ringling Circus MuseumConvention AsidesCenter Ring Concert, Sailor CircusObituary, Francis SimlerWindjammers on Internet; www.circusmusic.orgHere Comes The Circus! Rise & Fall of the Circus Band, Pt 2 of 3 (Sverre - [Circus Fanfare: 1997 Vol. 27, No. 6](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1997-vol-27-no-6/) - On Review: Golden Age of the March- Vol. 2, Washington Winds; Encore!, Ancora Brass; Arthur Pryor, Trombone Soloist, Crystal RecordsHere Comes The Circus! Rise & Fall of the Circus Band, Pt 1 of 3 (Sverre O. Braathen-reprint, 1958 Instrumentalist Magazine)Instrumental Music Elderhostel, Albany, NY1998 Convention Music (Doug MacLeod)My First Visit to Windjammers (Ross Stevenson, Australia)Story - [Circus Fanfare: 1997 Vol. 27, No. 5](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1997-vol-27-no-5/) - On Review: Trip To Coney Island, Descriptive Overtures from Golden Age; Dallas Morning News: Forgotten Newspaper Marches, Advocate Band of Danville, KY; Highlights, 1996 Great American Brass Band Festival, Danville; Tribute To Merle Evans, Anthology of Circus MusicBoard Meeting Minutes, July 27, 1997Circus Bandmasters of the Past, 1915-1937 (Bob Mayer reprint Vol 9 No 1; - [Circus Fanfare: 1997 Vol. 27, No. 3](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1997-vol-27-no-3/) - A Peek at The Williamsport BookOn Review: Band of H M Royal Marines - Circus Spectacular, Screamers, Galops & More; Herbert L Clarke, Cornet Soloist, Crystal RecordsPiccolo Soloist-Nada Venci, Ring of Fame Ceremony at St. Armands CircleCircus Bandmasters of the Past, 1841-1894 (Bob Mayer reprint Vol 3 No 1)Windjammers, A Quarter Century LaterMud Show Trouping - [Circus Fanfare: 1997 Vol. 27, No. 2](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1997-vol-27-no-2/) - Prayer at Annual Memorial Ceremony in SarasotaOn Review: Chicago Tribune & More Newspaper Marches, Advocate Band, Danville, KY; Famous World Marches Slavne Svetove Pochody, Czech Army Central BandWindjammers Invited to P. G. Lowery FestivalGreat Circus Parade (Milwaukee, July, 1997)B O Marsh, Musician & Publisher (Bob Peckham)Health Reports: Ken Force, Buster & Barbara Bailey, Ollie & - [Circus Fanfare: 1997 Vol. 27, No. 1](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1997-vol-27-no-1/) - On Review: Marches of Prussia & Austria, North Texas Band; Allentown Band-Our Band Heritage, Vol. 12; Sounds of the Circus, Vols. 11 & 12Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. drops 8-piece Circus BandThe Band With The Funny Name: Imperial Teteques-Williamsport (Jeff Dugan)1997 Sarasota, Including RosterCare & Cleaning of Windjammer CapsNew Plan for Distribution of Convention MusicObituaries: Lowell Hoffman, - [Circus Fanfare: 1996 Vol. 26, No. 6](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1996-vol-26-no-6/) - Buster Bailey Honored (Ollie Zinsmeister)On Review: Great Marches, Vols. 1-7, Various British Bands; March Winds, Int'l Marches, Sarasota Concert BandBill Pruyn Conducts US Marine BandMusic for Sarasota Convention, Doug MacLeodCircus Band Music-Charles Schlarbaum Bandleader (Robert Harrison)Health Reports- Buster/Barbara Bailey, Tiny Stagg, Bill PruynWindjammer's Memories of the Circus 50 Years Ago, (Earle Moss-reprint from Vol. 1 - [Circus Fanfare: 1996 Vol. 26, No. 5](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1996-vol-26-no-5/) - Report, Des Moines Summer Meet & RosterOliver Graham DiesOn Review: CD'S On Walking Frog/Gazebo Labels; Stars, Stripes and Sousa, Washington Winds; Memories From The Big Top, Heritage Circus Band; Sounds From Central Park, Naperville Municipal BandNaples Concert Band Schedules a ConcertMonumental Brass Event (Great American Brass Band Festival, Danville, KY)WJU Hall of Fame Plaque (P - [Circus Fanfare: 1996 Vol. 26, No. 4](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1996-vol-26-no-4/) - Report, Windjammer Band at Danville, KYOn Review: Knockout Drops, Paragon Ragtime OrchestraLetter to Editor: Don Covington-Big Apple CircusMember News: Nick Roberts, Rod Elden, Bill Roosa, Juanita Evans, Bill Pruyn, Warren & Ruth Wilson/Don Albright, Ollie & Marge ZinsmeisterSmiles & Chuckles, Story of F Henri Klickmann-photos (Rick Benjamin)Openings, Naples (FL) Band Programs, Center Ring Concerts, Ringling - [Circus Fanfare: 1996 Vol. 26, No. 3](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1996-vol-26-no-3/) - 4-Valve Eb SousaphonesOn Review: Kings of Marches, KMK Royal Military Band - Die Piefke's Commen, Polizeiorchester, Frankfurt (Oder)Remembering Mike the Dog (Owen Findsen, Cincinnati Enquirer)Cincinnati Then & Now (Henry Fillmore)America's Shrine to Music, Vermillion, SD (photos)Circus World Museum Announces Summer Musical ProgramMusic for 1996 Summer Meet, Des MoinesAnnouncement, Sarasota, 1997, DatesBuffalo Bill's Wild West & - [Circus Fanfare: 1996 Vol. 26, No. 2](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1996-vol-26-no-2/) - Letter to Editor: Circus Ring of Fame, Floyd KrugerOn Review: American Variations, Cincinnati Conservatory Winds - Trumpet Virtuosity of Rafael Mendez, Vol. 1Board Meeting Minutes, Jan. 27, 1996Turner Bros. Circus (Don Covington)Pre-1900 Berliner Discs Related To Circus (Fred Williams)Don Covington Joins Big Apple CircusP T Barnum, Silas Brooks Botsford & The Druid Band (from Hartford - [Circus Fanfare: 1996 Vol. 26, No. 1](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1996-vol-26-no-1/) - On Review: Allentown Band-Our Band Heritage, Vol. 11; Central Methodist Band, Keith House, Director; Royal American Shows Grand Cavioli Band Organ; Buffalo Bill's Cowboy Band, Americus Brass Band; Sounds of the Circus, South Shore Band, Vols. 9 & 10Hall of Fame Award - P G Lowery (Clifford E. Watkins)1996 Sarasota Convention ReportMysterious Clown (Gale Scott) - [Circus Fanfare: 1995 Vol. 25, No. 6](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1995-vol-25-no-6/) - 1996 Sarasota Convention Music & Notes (Doug MacLeod)Circus World Museum Offers Gavioli Band Organ TapesOn Review: Washington Post & Other Newspaper Marches, Advocate Band of Danville, KY; Music From America's Golden Age, New Columbian Band; CLASSICS!, Washington Winds; Free Spirit, Washington WindsLetter to Editor: Iraleen CavenyCentral Methodist College Band, Keith House, Conductor; CMC CDMost Important - [Circus Fanfare: 1995 Vol. 25, No. 5](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1995-vol-25-no-5/) - On Review: Marsch Aus Europa, Speckbacher Stadmusik Hall; Through The Years, Nat'l Band of New ZealandWindjammers to Perform at 1996 Great American Brass Band FestivalLooking Back: Glimpse of Black Sideshow Bands (1978 Reprint Bob Mayer)P G Lowery, 1871-1942Note From Charlie PayneWJU Board Meeting July 22, 1995Publication, "Are You in the Circus?" (Barbara D Heavilin)Deal To - [Circus Fanfare: 1995 Vol. 25, No. 4](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1995-vol-25-no-4/) - Add'l Information, History of WindjammersOn Review: Historic Marsch von Carl Teike, Polize Orchester PotsdamAllentown Meet, Registration List and Music PerformedEarly Photo, Musical ClownFirst commercially recorded and released Circus Band Recording, Merle Evans & 1930 Ringling Band (Fred Williams)WJU Lapel Pins AvailableThe Great M.L. Lake (Rick Benjamin)The Circus Kid (Harry James)Charles Conrad HonoredObituaries: George Morrissey, Capt. - [Circus Fanfare: 1995 Vol. 25, No. 3](https://www.mywju.org/xxtemplatexxcircus-fanfare-1995-vol-25-no-1/) - Windjammer StatisticsOn Review: Allentown Band-Our Band Heritage, Vol. 10Box Office Test, Founding the Detroit Band, Planning Concerts, Programming, Ending A Concert, Transcriptions & Marches, College & Pro Bands (Leonard Smith)Days of Miller's Swing (Warren Wilson/John Kissinger)Langhorne Howells Play in Florida Circus Band1890s Gentry's Dog & Pony Shows (Bob Mayer reprint from Vol 9 No 6)1895-1919 - [Circus Fanfare: 1995 Vol. 25, No. 2](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1995-vol-25-no-2/) - President's Page (Preview, Allentown Meet)On Review: Unsere Marsch, Deutschmeister Kapelle; Ballet & Wagner For Band, Eastman Wind Ensemble; Hands Across The Sea, Eastman Wind Ensemble; Sounds of the Circus, South Shore Concert Band, Vol. 8; Story of Frank Simon - M FreedlandWJU Hall of Fame: Hale A. VandercookHarry James – Windjammer (Bob Peckham) Pt 2 - [Circus Fanfare: 1993 Vol. 23, No. 4](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1993-vol-23-no-4/) - Obituary, Hurst Miles- Related Articles and photosOn Review: Sounds of the Circus, Vol. 1-7, South Shore Concert Band; Yankees in Vienna, Militarmusik; Band of the New Zealand Army (Brass Band)The Euphonium (Tim Bryan)Corydon Windjammer concert, June 11, 1993Strike Up the Band (Great American Brass Band Festival, Danville, KY) MacLeod Limerick (Al Littau)Walter L Main Circus - [Circus Fanfare: 1993 Vol. 23, No. 1](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1993-vol-23-no-1/) - Thank You, Ward (Stauth's Retirement as Sec'y-Treas.)President's Page, Sarasota, 1993McIlhatten Points to Errors in Labeling of Army Air Corps Band1993 Windjammer ElectionsWindjammers to Man Circus Wagon in Milwaukee ParadeOn Review: Golden Age of the March, Goldman Band Music of Kenneth Alford, Band of Royal Marines; Allentown Band-Our Band Heritage, Vol. 8Live Circus Music, 8th Annual - [Circus Fanfare: 1990 Vol. 20, No. 6](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1990-vol-20-no-6/) - Music for SarasotaNews Release, Karl King Band Board of DirectorsKarl L King & Barnum & Bailey's Favorite March (Richard E Prince)Circus World Museum Winter Hours1990 Adult Band Camp, EdinboroBandmaster Centennial Let Military Bands Sing for their Supper (John A Barnes)Sousa Post at Legion Confab-photos (Joe Losh, Conductor)Letter to Editor: Charles Lee Hill age 80Musical Stories, - [Circus Fanfare: 1994 Vol. 24, No. 6](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1994-vol-24-no-6/) - Modified Format for Upcoming Sarasota Convention1995 Ring of Fame Honorees & Sponsors: Karl L. KingOn Review: Golden Age of the March, Washington Winds - In All It's GloryWhat's "Up" Music List for Sarasota (Doug MacLeod)Musicians at War, American Military Music Preservation SocietyHelp! "Program Notes For Band" (Norman Smith)1995 Sarasota SynopsisWest Coast Music Service & Walking - [Circus Fanfare: 1994 Vol. 24, No. 5](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1994-vol-24-no-5/) - Obituary, Eleanor FengelNorman Smith Honored at McNeese St.Univ. Edinboro-Style Badges1995 Ring of Fame Honors Karl KingMerle Evans Fellows Letters: Ed Miller, Ben RydellPresident's Page, Kettering MeetBoard of Trustees ReportOn Review: Marches of Kenneth Alford, HM Royal MarinesBiographies, NomineesKettering Summer Meet Synopsis, Roster (Dick & Connie Thomas)Looking Back Series, 1 (Bob Mayer reprint from Vol 8 - [Circus Fanfare: 1994 Vol. 24, No. 4](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1994-vol-24-no-4/) - Rev. Dave [L. David Harris] (Jessica Hentoff)On Review: "Marching Along", Revised Edition, Paul Bierley - Golden Age of Brass, Virtuoso Solos, Michael Colburn, Euphonium, Vol. 3Paul Yoder on Arranging (Charles Lee Hill)Circus Band Plays Major Part (Evelyn Simril from May 1937 White Tops)New Edition: Marching Along with Sousa (Paul Bierley)Report From Danville, Great American Brass - [Circus Fanfare: 1994 Vol. 24, No. 3](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1994-vol-24-no-3/) - Letter to Editor: Mike AshObituary, Rev. L. David Harris- The Circus KingdomMusic for Recording Sessions, Kettering MeetOn Review: Ballet For Band --Wagner, & Marches FromAround the World, Eastman Wind EnsembleBill Roosa Conducts Buffalo SymphonyThe Calliope- reprint from Aug 1974 (Bob Mayer)Circus Band Music (C B Sturtevant from 1927 Billboard)Why Tigers Are StripedObituary, Garnett E SimsBill - [Circus Fanfare: 1994 Vol. 24, No. 2](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1994-vol-24-no-2/) - John Reeves President's reviewOn Review: Univ. of Illinois Symphonic Band, Vol. 1-5John McDonald Receives Rave Review, Conducts Center Ring concert (Harold Barnes, Circus Report)1950 Charles Duble Correspondence with George Chindahl re: Circus BandsThe Great Circus Parade, MilwaukeeSchlarbaum Arrangement of Hymn AvailableCircus Musicians, 1886 Reprint, NY Sun"Come Play With Us", Kettering Meet, July 28-31, 1994Facts About - [Circus Fanfare: 1994 Vol. 24, No. 1](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1994-vol-24-no-1/) - How It Was In Sarasota (1994 Convention)Sarasota, 1994, Sailor Circus Program, Attendees ListOn Review: Allentown Band-Our Band Heritage, Vol. 9; Gems of Sarasota Concert BandCircus Band Performs Int'l Circus Fest (Eleanor Fengel)Paul Luckey Named To Hall of FameCan You ID 1933 Barnum & Bailey Band Members?Memorial Service, Merle Evans, US Merchant Marine Academy Cruise, Windjammer - [Circus Fanfare: 1993 Vol. 23, No. 6](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1993-vol-23-no-6/) - On Review: 633 Squadron, Band of Royal Air Force College - Slavne' Pochody Ze Svetovych Opera, Prague Castle Guard BandObituary, Joe IshamHe Plays 'Em Close To His Vest - Harry James (1947 RBBB Circus Program)Florida Pre-Sarasota Band ConcertsSarasota Synopsis: Music For Recording Sessions, Sarasota, 1994Librarian's Report (Douglas MacLeod)Dodworth Tablet Dedication Ceremony (Fred Williams)Windjammers at Joint - [Circus Fanfare: 1993 Vol. 23, No. 5](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1993-vol-23-no-5/) - John Reeves President's PageJammin' To Circus Music Baraboo (Pam Chickering, News-Republic)On Review: "Heave-Ho", Marches From Around the World, Merchant Marine Academy Band March Music Melodies, First Cornet Parts to over 600 Marches(Norman Smith)Badger State Blasts: Milwaukee Parade & Baraboo Meet (Bob Peckham)Flood Survivors Band Debuts: Flooded Campground, Baraboo Meet (Hal Hazen)Concert Programs, Baraboo MeetAdvance Registration - [Circus Fanfare: 1993 Vol. 23, No. 3](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1993-vol-23-no-3/) - Euphoniums Feel Sting of Neglect (Daria Milbank)Op-Editors Reply, Euphonium Article1924 US Army Band-Pershing's Own (Richard E Prince) Pt.1 of 2Dr. Earl A. Slocum honored 91st birthdayOn Review: Luftwaffen Musikkorps VWho Was Arthur Pryor? (Rick Benjamin)Egil Gundersen Describes His First Windjammer MeetWindjammers Membership designationsMusic List, Baraboo MeetBrit Service Bands Take a HitReport on Shirley RyonObituary, L - [Circus Fanfare: 1993 Vol. 23, No. 2](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1993-vol-23-no-2/) - Board of Trustees Meeting, Jan. 30, 1993What Is A Rookie Windjammer? (Ray Haney)1993 Great American Brass Band FestivalOn Review: Under the Big Top, Great American Main St. BandFirst Timer Report (Vincent Gugleotti)Preview, 1993 Baraboo (WI) Summer Meet Program, Guy Holmes Memorial Concert, Baraboo, Sept. 16, 1945Guy Earl Holmes, 1873-1945Obituaries: Earle Hogate, Avis HartPHOTOS: Front Cover—1993 - [Circus Fanfare: 1992 Vol. 22, No. 6](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1992-vol-22-no-6/) - It's THAT Time Again (Sarasota Convention, 1993)On Review: Best of American Marches, Central AF Band of Japan - Our Favorite Rag, Wisc. Eau Claire Band with Stephen GoodmanShirley Ryon HospitalizedJim Cunningham, trombone, 1992 Clyde Beatty-Cole, awarded Certificate Music for Sarasota 1993 (Doug MacLeod)Invictus March dedication poem by William Ernest Henley (Richard E Prince)Charles Duble, Circus - [Circus Fanfare: 1992 Vol. 22, No. 5](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1992-vol-22-no-5/) - On Review: Best German Marches, Maritime Band of Tokyo-Whitehall Music GuildReflections of Edinboro Meet (Joe Marino)Circus Band Came to Amphitheater (Herman Trotter, Buffalo News)Program, Golden Age of Bands, Vermillion, SD, May 3, 1991Great Pan American Shows 1901 Defeats Univ. of Illinois Students (Bert J Chipman) Pt 2 of 2Museum Packed-Altoona, FL: Ollie & Evelyn Graham - [Circus Fanfare: 1992 Vol. 22, No. 4](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1992-vol-22-no-4/) - Letter to Editor: Charles Lee Hill, re. Red Rhythm ValleyBirthday Cards Overwhelm Earl SlocumOn Review: Allentown Band-Our Band Heritage, Vol. 7Information, Brass BandsFan's Spirits Undampened by Rain, KY Advocate Brass Band FestivalWJU Band Performs Two Concerts at Edinboro Meet (John Fleming)WJU Band Program, July 26, 1992, Chautauqua AmphitheatrePre-Meet Registration List, Edinboro MeetList of Band Music: - [Circus Fanfare: 1992 Vol. 22, No. 3](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1992-vol-22-no-3/) - Announcement, 1992 Summer Meet, Edinboro, PAMusic for Edinboro Meet - Douglas MacLeodOn Review: Circus Music From The Big Top - That Hindu Rag, Paragon Ragtime OrchestraSarasota Sailor Circus March, Bill Lee's Triumphal (photos)Milestones on Road to Success, Sailor Circus 43rd AnniversaryJ. W. Pepper Surprise Cornets & TrombonesBilly Martin Finds Life Good in Circus World (Ed - [Circus Fanfare: 1992 Vol. 22, No. 2](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1992-vol-22-no-2/) - On Review: Golden Age of Brass (Hickman & Lawrence); All-American Trombone, Arthur Pryor; Oakland Univ. Wind Sym, Musiques de Cirque, F Ruber Orch, Paris; 35th Anniv. Concert, Marches of the World, Hillcrest(Cleveland) BandAl G Barnes- Master Animal Trainer & Showman (Richard E Prince)Harry J Lincoln - March King of the Ghost Writers (Richard E Prince) - [Circus Fanfare: 1992 Vol. 22, No. 1](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1992-vol-22-no-1/) - On Review: Fillmore Marches, Florida State University Band; Rags etc., Great American Main St. Band; Gems of Concert Band, Vol. 18, Detroit Concert Band1992 Adult Band Camp, EdinboroWhy Did You Start, Continue To Go To WJU Sessions (Hank Schallert)Elvis Postage Stamp: Why Not The REAL King?Circus Musicians to Jam Today at Sarasota ConcertThe Circus Kingdom - [Circus Fanfare: 1991 Vol. 21, No. 6](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1991-vol-21-no-6/) - Gene Hazen & Great Plains Brass QuintetMusic for Sarasota Convention, 1992One Beat to the Bar (Robt. Lewis Taylor) Pt 3 of 4Bill Clifford (photo) and the Ringling Band, 1966 Houston Astrodome with Merle EvansJohn Robinson Circus in Alligator Land (son, Gil Robinson)Sarasota Int'l Circus Festival/Parade, Jan. 1-5, 1992Walter D. Peele, Southern Gentleman & Trouper (Chas. - [Circus Fanfare: 1991 Vol. 21, No. 5](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1991-vol-21-no-5/) - Board Meeting Minutes-Naperville July 27, 1991The Circus Kingdom thanks from Dr. L. David HarrisMerle Evans Fellow Report, Naperville Meet (Emily Sykora)One Beat to the Bar (Robt. Lewis Taylor) Pt 2 of 438th Season, Sarasota Concert Band (Bill Pruyn)Harry Crigler's American Band (Richard E Prince)John Robinson's 10 Big Shows (Richard E Prince)John Robinson Circus in Eastern - [Circus Fanfare: 1991 Vol. 21, No. 4](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1991-vol-21-no-4/) - Naperville Meet RosterProgram, Sioux Falls Circus Concert, July 23, 1991Recording Offer, K L King 100th Anniversary Special, Amer. Marches, Continental Marches, King Marches, Fillmore Marches, U. of Illinois BandTwo Band Performances of Karl King 1991 Centennial Concert, Council Bluffs, IAChef of the Week, Band Director/Dreamer, Charlie PayneNaperville Band Receives Sudler Scroll AwardWJU Members of WMCCI - [Circus Fanfare: 1991 Vol. 21, No. 3](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1991-vol-21-no-3/) - Herbert L. Clarke to Elden E. Benge: trumpet is a fad. Music List for Naperville MeetDesert Storm March (R. Paul Harper)Karl King Quotes (Ft. Dodge Today Magazine)Clinton "Johnnie" Evans: Low Notes & High TimesGreat Circus Parade, Milwaukee, July 14, 1991Made In Iowa: Surging Calliope Sales-photos (Bill Jacobs)I Love Circus Music (Lauritz Melchior)O. A. Gilson & - [Circus Fanfare: 1991 Vol. 21, No. 2](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1991-vol-21-no-2/) - Corydon Windjammer Concert, June 13-14, 1991Announcement, Circus Auction, Gene Harris Antiques, Marshalltown, IALetter to Editor: Paul HoySummer Meet, Naperville, July 24-28, 1991Conductor's Committee ReportProgram Karl King Band, 100th Anniv. Concert, Feb. 24, 1991 (Richard E Prince)The Phenomenal Bryson Band-1982 photo (Ray C Russell)Tape Offer, Sarasota Convention Band, 1991Obituary-Robert L. ParkinsonPHOTOS: Front Cover—1991 Charles Schlarbaum and - [Circus Fanfare: 1991 Vol. 21, No. 1](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1991-vol-21-no-1/) - Merle Evans Obituary, from Washington Post 1/5/88Personnel List, Sarasota, 1991Report, Board of Trustees meetingOutgoing President's Report, Bob PeckhamPresident's Page, John ReevesLetter to Editor: First Time Attendee (April Zink)Conductors, 1991 Windjammer MeetConvention/Meet dates, next 2 yearsOf Sousa and Circuses-Johnny Evans (Harvey Phillips)Early American Bandmasters Association (Earl Slocum)Keeping the Beat for 68 Years, Paul Hoy, Bass DrummerOf - [Circus Fanfare: 1990 Vol. 20, No. 5](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1990-vol-20-no-5/) - President's Page: Death notice Anthony Flores,Yoder Brings Music Home Again - Steve Lord, Beacon-NewsJohn Paynter Memorial for Paul Yoder, Apr. 10, 1990 –(Robert Weitz)Memories of Ringling (Wilbur Fredericks)Turn-of-Century American Music, Warren Lee Center, Vermillion, SDPrograms, Bellevue Comm. 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Duble, Circus Musician & Composer-photo (Richard E Prince) - [Circus Fanfare: 1990 Vol. 20, No. 4](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1990-vol-20-no-4/) - Proclamation, City of Columbia and Pre-Registration ListImpressions of First Time Windjammer-Paul Copenhaver (Jo Anne Horton)President's Page: Allentown Band & Detroit Concert Band (Peckham)Detroit Concert Band Moves to Arizona Allentown Band Program, July 7, 1990Tape Offers, 1973-90 & Ward Stauth OfferAwards, Oliver Graham-FBA & Ward Stauth-WJU Hall of FameStrike Up The Band: Summer Sounds - Fayette, - [Circus Fanfare: 1990 Vol. 20, No. 3](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1990-vol-20-no-3/) - Earl Slocum's ScheduleThe Circus Kingdom to play Summer Meet at ColumbiaMusic List for Columbia Meet1990 Peru Circus Festival Music List (Charles Schlarbaum)Circus Hall of Fame in Peru, IndianaTape Offers, Corydon, 1988 & Inclusive Offer, 1973-90Special Tape Offer, Ward StauthMilwaukee Circus Parade, July 15, 1990The Circus March: Saving a Tradition (Patricia Backhaus)Circus March Hits the Street - [Circus Fanfare: 1990 Vol. 20, No. 2](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1990-vol-20-no-2/) - President's faux pas- Robert PeckhamSarasota Convention (Anthony Flores)H. A. Vandercook, Originator, New Style of Circus March (Richard E Prince) Pt 2 of 2Letters: Charles Lee Hill, R. Hughes, Richard E. PrinceList of Vandercook Published MusicMusic & Muscle (Jim Perkins)1990 Peru Circus City Festival and Music Festival (Charles Schlarbaum)Announcement, Corydon Concert, June 8, 1990Patricia Backhaus, WJU - [Circus Fanfare: 1990 Vol. 20, No. 1](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1990-vol-20-no-1/) - President's Page: more on Sarasota – Robert PeckhamTrustee's MeetingProgram from Sailor Circus, 19891990 Sarasota Conductor Biographies: Donald Albright, Byron Autrey, Edward Ballenger, Ted Buenger, Bob Griswold, Keith House, Ronald Keller, John McDonald, Charles Payne, Bill Pruyn, William Roosa, Gale Scott,Kenneth Slater, Earl Slocum, Leonard Smith.1990 Sarasota Convention (Eleanor Fengel)1990 Sarasota Pre-Convention RosterSarasota, From a First-Timer - [Circus Fanfare: 1977 Vol. 7, No. 4](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1977-vol-7-no-4/) - Indiana's March King- Fred Jewell (Rick Johnson,Indianapolis Star)Tribute to Indiana Circus History- concert programTheir Band Is Great - Beatty-Cole Circus Band, Apr. 1977 (Paul Fitzpatrick)Charlie Stevenson's Band at Great American Chautauqua touring show (Charles Bennett Jr)Show Music, Wenatchee Youth Circus (Paul Pugh)Circus World Museum Schedule, July-Aug, 1977Letter to Editor: Charles Bennett JrValdosta Chamber of Commerce - [Circus Fanfare: 1976 Vol. 6, No. 3](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1976-vol-6-no-3/) - Tribute to Merle Evans, Feb. 3, 1976, Corydon, INHoxie Bros. Circus, Apr. 15, 1976, Covington, GA (Paul Fitzpatrick)Beatty-Cole Band, 1976 (Paul Fitzpatrick)Aladdin Temple Shrine Circus, Columbus OH-Boom Boom Browning, bandleader 4/7/76Hanneford Circus, Athens, GA, Mar. 6, 1976 (Paul Fitzpatrick)The Art Heller Story Continues Pt 2 of 2 (Norman Wilbert)Circus Bandmasters of the Past, 1878-1884 (Bob - [Circus Fanfare: 1974 Vol. 4, No. 5](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1974-vol-4-no-5/) - 3rd Convention, 1975, New Orleans1974 Beatty-Cole Circus and music program (RobertPeckham)Long Life as a Circus Musician, Percy Cayuga, cornetistA Tented Circus Comes to Michigan, 1974Purple Carnival (Loren Geiger)PHOTOS Front Cover-- 1944 Clyde Beatty-Russell Bros Circus tent crew; Pg.2-1944 Percheron at Sarasota winter quarters; Back Cover-4/26/1949 SealBros Circus- McCook NE- Bonnie & Chuck Fuller riding Mickie. - [Circus Fanfare: 2018 Vol. 48, No. 6](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2018-vol-48-no-6/) - MERLE EVAN's LAST BLAST with RINGLING WJU Officers and Trustees/ WJU Hall of Fame WJU 1974 Hall of Fame- Merle Evans (Robert Parkinson) Merle’s Last Blast 11/30/1969 Utica, NY (Bill Armstrong) Out of the Past- tuba Ozzie Osmundson (Rod Everhart) Beck Family Calliope Wagon (Jake Prinsen) Circus Christmas Cards (Tegge Circus Archives) 1962 RBBB Musical - [Circus Fanfare: 2011 Vol. 41, No. 3](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-2011-vol-41-no-3/) - Circus Musician: Hugo Helander, baritone WJU Donations Received 5/1/10 to 4/30/11 WJU 2009-2010 Financial Statements: Activities & Financial Position WJU 2011 Oskaloosa Meet Music Selections & Information One Beat to the Bar: Merle Evans (reprint- Pt.3 of 6) WJU Events at 2011 ACB Convention in Muskegon Obituary: Allen J. 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Tape Offer, 1982 Cincinnati Meet/Inclusive Merle Evans - Ringling's Music Man- (Sarasota Herald-Tribune) Circus Musical Instruments-photos (Charles P Fox, International Musician) "The Mouse Farm" –Orlando's Walt Disney World-photos The Fixer and Mr. Simpkins (Gordon Brown, M.D.) - [Circus Fanfare: 1982 Vol. 12, No. 6](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1982-vol-12-no-6/) - What Is Circus Music (Lloyd Fengel) Sarasota Sailor Circus Ends 33rd Season (John Hurdle) Sarasota Meet and Music List, Jan. 1983 Around The World with Sousa-Jacobs Band Monthly Pt. 7 of 7 (Herbert L Clarke) 1982 Membership List Tape Offer, Chatfield, MN, Wm Revelli, conductor Corydon Concert & Music List, Jan. 23-24, 1983 Article IV - [Circus Fanfare: 1982 Vol. 12, No. 5](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1982-vol-12-no-5/) - Letters to the Editor on Ames IA meet spectacular Regional summer meet, Ames, IA (Charles Bennett Jr) Jeffersonville, IN Community Band (Peggy Mull) Sarasota meet plans to honor Merle Evans 90th Around The World with Sousa-Jacobs Band Monthly 1935 Pt. 6 (Herbert L Clarke) Tape Offers/Rochester, MN Summer Circus Attractions-photos (Norman Wilbert) Sarasota Mobile Home - [Circus Fanfare: 1982 Vol. 12, No. 4](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1982-vol-12-no-4/) - 1982 Carson & Barnes Band and musical program (Charles Bennett Jr) 1982 Carson and Barnes Circus music (Circus Report- Robert Barnes) Jimmy Ille-The Old Circus Band-New Orleans, LA Karl King Story: An Informal Interview, Pt. 2 of 2 (Karl Holvik) Boom Boom (Browning) in Circus Hall of Fame (WI) Around The World with Sousa-Jacobs Band - [Circus Fanfare: 1982 Vol. 12, No. 3](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1982-vol-12-no-3/) - Requiem For "Beyond The Blue Horizon" Pt.2-1982 RBBB Concert Program, North Junior HS, Ft. Dodge, IA-Karl King conductor, Jan. 15, 1967 Karl King Story: An Informal Interview-1966 tape transcription, Pt. 1 of 2 (Journal of Band Research- Karl M Holvik) Tape Offer, Inclusive Around the World with Sousa-Jacobs Band Monthly 1934 Pt. 4 (Herbert L - [Circus Fanfare: 1982 Vol. 12, No. 2](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1982-vol-12-no-2/) - 1982 Cincinnati Meet (Simler, Stanley & Keller) Circus Music Will Never Die - And That's That (Cliff Radel) Brass Band Repertoire Runs Gamut, Gold Nugget Band, Denver Requiem for "Beyond the Blue Horizon" Ringling Red Unit, Feb. 1982 Regional Meet, Aug. 5-8, 1982, Ames, IA-photo Around The World with Sousa-Jacobs Band Monthly 1934-Pt. 3 (Herbert - [Circus Fanfare: 1982 Vol. 12, No. 1](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1982-vol-12-no-1/) - Dedication: Corydon (IN) Bandstand Charles Rondeau, Friend of Karl King, Bandmaster- (Norman Wilbert) Schell's Hobo Band (MN) Marks 35th Year (Al Tietel) Bellevue (WA) Comm. Band Program Around The World with Sousa-Jacobs Band Monthly 1934-Pt. 2 (Herbert L Clarke) This Town Blows Its Own Horn-Elkhart, IN-photos (Roberta Grant) Tape Offer, Inclusive Pryor's Band Program, Riverview - [Circus Fanfare: 1981 Vol. 11, No. 6](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1981-vol-11-no-6/) - 10th Annual Convention, Jan. 28-31, 1982, Cincinnati, OH Recording Sessions List, Cincinnati, OH Reynolds Circus Band Family (Norman Wilbert) 1981 Circus Model Builders Convention Draws Two Circus Bands, Evan L Reichard Program, Long Beach Municipal Band J. J. Richards, Conductor, 1947 Around The World with Sousa-Jacobs Band Monthly 1934, Pt. 1 (Herbert L Clarke) Detroit - [Circus Fanfare: 1981 Vol. 11, No. 5](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1981-vol-11-no-5/) - Merle Evans McAnsh Park Program, Jan. 8-15, 1927 Tribute to Henry Fillmore-photo (Paul Bierley) 1981 Tommy Bartlett's Water Circus-Pigeon Forge TN (Joe Bradbury) 1947 King Bros. Circus band personnel (Jack Stagg) 1934-1935 Russell Bros. Circus band personnel (Jack Stagg) Woody Van's March (Joseph Bradbury) Mel Hummitzsch and his Sheboygan Clown Band-photo (Norman Wilbert) The Prince - [Circus Fanfare: 1981 Vol. 11, No. 4](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1981-vol-11-no-4/) - 1981 Carson & Barnes Circus Band, Traditional Tunes (Charles Bennett Jr) 1981 Aladdin Shrine Circus, Columbus, OH (Bob Hills) Manuscript-bass charts Aladdin Shrine Band 1936 Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Band-Merle Evans, bandleader personnel & folio; Side Show band- Arthur A. Wright, bandleader Naperville Municipal Band Info Plymouth Municipal Band Info President's Page / - [Circus Fanfare: 1981 Vol. 11, No. 3](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1981-vol-11-no-3/) - 1981 Circus World, Orlando, FL-photo (Bob Barnes) Report, Corydon Concert, Jan. 27, 1981 Walter P. English-photo (Boombah Herald) Chatfield Regional Meet Announcement 1981 RBBB Blue-Bill Pruyn (Joe Bradbury) Scant WJU convention history (Tiny Stagg) 1980 Circus Bands on the road (Tiny Stagg) Music List, upcoming Regional Meet, Rochester (MN) Tape Offer, Abilene Meet, 1980 Is - [Circus Fanfare: 1981 Vol. 11, No. 2](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1981-vol-11-no-2/) - 1981 WJU Sarasota meet & letters of accolade Tape Offers, Indianapolis, 1980 & all-inclusive tapes WJU Chatfield, MN meet- Western Days, Aug. 6-9, 1981 President's Page, Ron Grundberg History & Purpose, Chatfield Lending Library (MN) Long Beach (CA) Municipal Band-J.J. Richards, Program photo- Apr. 6, 1947 PHOTOS: Front Cover—1981 WJU circus concert band Sarasota FL-Merle - [Circus Fanfare: 1981 Vol. 11, No. 1](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1981-vol-11-no-1/) - Corydon Program, Jan. 27, 1981 Carson & Barnes Circus Band, Sept 9, 1980, Great Northern Mall, Cleveland, Profile: Leonard B Smith- corrections by Smith in Vol 11 No2 - photo Circus Bandmasters of the Past, 1938-1950 (Bob Mayer continued from Vol 10 No 4) Band Compositions with Similar Titles+ Quincy College, Collegium Musicum, 19th Century - [Circus Fanfare: 1980 Vol. 10, No. 6](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1980-vol-10-no-6/) - Announcement, Sarasota Convention Jan/Feb, 1981 Membership, 1980 A Weekend With The Old Mapleton Circus Band (Doug MacLeod) 1899 Buffalo Bill's Wild West & Congress of the Rough Riders, band members, side show band (member photo - Bob Mayer) Tape Offer, Corydon, 1980 & all-inclusive tape offer Treasurer's Report Big Top Bandmaster, Composer Bob Hills-photos (Columbus - [Circus Fanfare: 1980 Vol. 10, No. 5](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1980-vol-10-no-5/) - 1980 WJU Abilene (KS) Meet/Music List Tape offer, Corydon Concert, 1980 1980 WJU meet program Abilene KS Announcement, Sarasota Convention, Guest Conductors 1980 Baraboo Circus Parade (Norman Wilbert) 1980 Carson & Barnes Band book, Wm Reynolds, bandleader- photos (James D. Kalivoda) Joe Bradbury photo IDs for Vol.10 No.4 1940s Henry Kyes Que Sheets/act order (Tiny - [Circus Fanfare: 1980 Vol. 10, No. 4](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1980-vol-10-no-4/) - 1980 WJU meet Abilene advance press (Henry Jameson) 1980 Circus Vargas LA Area (David Kennedy) Windjammer brochure-with photos Circus Bandmasters of the Past, 1927-1937 (Bob Mayer continued from Vol 10 No 1) Band Compositions with Similar Titles+ (Sverre Braathen) Letter to Editor-do modern circus bands have traditional circus music? -(Joseph Bradbury) Tape Offer, Corydon Concert, - [Circus Fanfare: 1980 Vol. 10, No. 3](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1980-vol-10-no-3/) - 1980 WJU Meet Indianapolis, Apr., 1980 Jackpotting Around the Bandstand (Art Stensvad) Bonny & Clyde's Car Traced to Windjammer Charles Stanley (photo) Cash Donations To Chatfield Library Henry Kyes-Paul Whiteman of the White Tops (Jack "Tiny" Stagg) Info Sought on Circus Musician Simeon Van Winkle Postcornet or wife Libby Corcoran (Dale Peterson) 1939 RBBB Circus - [Circus Fanfare: 1980 Vol. 10, No. 2](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1980-vol-10-no-2/) - 8th Annual WJU Concert, Jan. 1980, Corydon, IN Children's Christmas Party, Kohler Theatre WI-photos (Norman Wilbert) Geo. Mitchell age 72 First of May, Oxford, NE photos (Tom Allen) WJU Concert Program Standardized Regional Meet, Apr. 24-26, 1980, Indianapolis, IN By-Laws Reprint, Article II-Regional Trustee Divisions Photo ID for Vol.9 No.5-Sparks and Downie Bros. Bandsmen (Guy - [Circus Fanfare: 1980 Vol. 10, No. 1](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1980-vol-10-no-1/) - Circus World Museum, Baraboo St. Parade Announcement, July 5, 1980 J. Harry LaPearl circus musician (Bob Mayer) Addition to Crigler's reputation (Earle Moss) 1947 King Bros. Circus band-A. Lee Hinckley & sideshow band (Rick McConnell) 1958 Cristiani Bros. Circus Bands-Phil Doto/Ramon Escorcia-bandleader (Rick McConnell) 1908 Sells Floto Circus Band-Park B. Prentiss-band director-photo (Don Marcks) 1949 - [Circus Fanfare: 1979 Vol. 9, No. 6](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1979-vol-9-no-6/) - 1979 Circus World Museum book (photo) 1979 Franzen Bros. Circus: Paul Niebauer-Ringmaster, Magician & Trumpeter (Norman Wilbert) Photo ID Back Cover Vol.9 No.5 (Joe Bradbury) 1890 Welsh Bros. Circus-Clymer Ladies Circus Band- Lancaster PA (Bob Mayer) Peculiar bandleader Chas. E. Post 1914, 1938, 1939 Out of Old Nebraska, Circuses in Broken Bow, 1904 Tape Offer, - [Circus Fanfare: 1979 Vol. 9, No. 3](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1979-vol-9-no-3/) - Corydon Concert, Jan. 16, 1979 Looking Back - Jack Phillips, Bandmaster (Bob Mayer) Tape Offer, Rochester, 1978, Regional Meet Trouping With a Stock Company (Earle Moss) Regional Meet, Aug. 17-19, 1979, Ft. Dodge, IA Public Relations Report Jack Phillips bandmaster Sparks Circus (Bob Mayer) Merle Evans McAnsh Park Program, Jan.6-12, 1929 President Lincoln's Own, re-creation - [Circus Fanfare: 1979 Vol. 9, No. 5](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1979-vol-9-no-5/) - Golden Days Program- Aug 18, 1979 Sheboygan, WI, Municipal Band-William Haack bandmaster- photo Norman Wilbert) Old Mapleton Circus Band-truck photo 1882-1884 Story of Edward M. Kimball (Bob Mayer) Tape Offer, 1979 New Orleans Convention 1979 Aladdin Shrine Circus-Columbus OH Al G. Barnes Circus Ladies bands 1914-1916 (Norman Wilbert) 1979 Carson and Barnes Band (Charles Bennett - [Circus Fanfare: 1979 Vol. 9, No. 4](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1979-vol-9-no-4/) - Golden Days, Ft. Dodge, IA, Hills/Schive, Aug 18, 1979 Al G Barnes, Master Showman- Eddie Woeckner, Superb Bandmaster (Norman Wilbert) Record of Bandmaster Eddie Woeckner (Bob Mayer) Zorah Shrine Circus, Terre Haute, Apr. 20-22, 1979 Photo Pg.8 (Matt Huber) Looking Back, Circus Music in the USA (Bob Mayer) 1979 RBBB Blue Unit-Atlanta GA-Ronnie Drumm-Pt 2 - [Circus Fanfare: 1979 Vol. 9, No. 2](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1979-vol-9-no-2/) - Convention, Jan. 19-21, 1979, New Orleans, LA Regional Meet, Aug. 17-18-19, 1979, Ft. Dodge, IA Harvey Phillips-photo (Giovanna Breu) Circus Bandmasters of the Past, 1911-1914 (Bob Mayer continued from Vol 9 No 1) 1863 Gardner & Hemming's American Circus (Bob Mayer) Carnivals, Circuses Rang With Moss's Music (Marilyn Mutti) Merle Evans McAnsh Park Program, Feb.12-16, - [Circus Fanfare: 1975 Vol. 5, No. 5](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1975-vol-5-no-5/) - A Dream Could Come True (Art Stensvad) M & M Circus Internationale, KY St Fair Aug 12-23, 1975 (Boom Boom Browning) President's Letter- current events Down The Sawdust Trail – recent correspondence Tape offer, Combined WJU-Corydon, Merle Evans, conductor Hoxie Bros. Circus, 1975 (Paul Fitzpatrick) Australian Circus Music, Pt 3 of 4 (Sid Baker) Carson - [Circus Fanfare: 1975 Vol. 5, No. 4](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1975-vol-5-no-4/) - Peru (IN) Circus Festival Australian Circus Music, Pt 2 of 4 (Sid Baker) Big John Strong Circus review, 1869 South Shore Concert Band at CFA convention, Providence, RI, May 28, 1975 Profile: Paul Fitzpatrick (Maryland) Beatty-Cole Program, Williamsport, PA, May 31, 1975 (Ward Stauth) Bye Bye, Buffoons (John Toy)- corrections in Vol5No5. Hey Rube! Call - [Circus Fanfare: 1975 Vol. 5, No. 3](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1975-vol-5-no-3/) - Louisville Courier-Journal article, Merle Evans appearance, Corydon, IN Merle Evans appearance, Corydon, IN Program Merle Evans appearance Review, Corydon Democrat Let's Blow Our Horns (Art Stensvad) President's Letter-current events Tape offer, New Orleans meet Australian Circus Music, Pt 1 of 4 (Sid Baker) 1975 Aladdin Temple Shrine Circus, Columbus, Ohio Profile: Robert P. Hills PHOTOS - [Circus Fanfare: 1975 Vol. 5, No. 2](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1975-vol-5-no-2/) - King Bros. Circus 1974, Charlie Stevenson's circus band (Charles Bennett Jr) Beatty-Cole program, season 1969 – Pt 2 1975 Convention, New Orleans 1975 Convention, New Orleans music list Presidents Letter-Convention and current circus events Tape offer, Regional Meet Delaware, OH & all inclusive Wenatchee (WA) Youth Circus, Paul Pugh, director PHOTOS Front Cover—1974 King Bros - [Circus Fanfare: 1975 Vol. 5, No. 1](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1975-vol-5-no-1/) - Editorial, Raymond Rondquist 1972 RBBB Blue Unit book, Bill Pruyn, conductor of 16 pc. band, Nassau Coliseum, 11/2/72, (Al House) J. Deforest Cline, Biography (Loren Geiger) Looking Back Series #1, Edward M Kimball, bandleader, Baraboo, WI (Bob Mayer) Circus Horses (Joe Fleming) Circus Band Music- A Tradition Kept alive- Charles Schlarbaum Bandleader BIO to 1969 - [Circus Fanfare: 1979 Vol. 9, No. 1](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1979-vol-9-no-1/) - 1850 Stowe Circus-Joe Gorton Cornet Band (Bob Mayer) Carson & Barnes, 1978, Pt 2 of 2-from Vol. 8, No. 4 (Charles Bennett Jr) ID of pix in Vol. 8, No. 2 Joe Tarto, A Tribute (Warren Vaché) Circus Bandmasters of the Past, 1907-1910 (Bob Mayer continued from Vol 8 No 6) Greeting From Canada (Gordon - [Circus Fanfare: 1978 Vol. 8, No. 6](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1978-vol-8-no-6/) - Windjammers Donate music to Chatfield 1978 Circus World Museum music program Franzen Bros. Circus music program 1978 Clyde Beatty-Cole Circus Music Christmas Greetings Payson's Walter Hibbard still fiddling at 92 (Bradshaw) 1979 Convention News Corydon Circus Concert, Jan., 1979 Circus Bandmasters of the Past, 1895-1908 (Bob Mayer continued from Vol 6 No 6) Band Titles - [Circus Fanfare: 1978 Vol. 8, No. 5](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1978-vol-8-no-5/) - Regional Meet, Aug. 10-12, 1978, Chatfield, MN Looking Back (Bob Mayer) Mud Show Trouping (Earle Moss) Tribute to Percy Johnson, Carson & Barnes Bandmaster (Norman Wilbert) Sells-Sterling Tent No. 79 Historical Marker Dedicated (Norman Wilbert) 1979 Convention, New Orleans Tape Offer, Valdosta Meet 1949 Biller Bros. Circus (Joseph Bradbury) Classic City Band, Clarke Co. GA - [Circus Fanfare: 1978 Vol. 8, No. 4](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1978-vol-8-no-4/) - Carson & Barnes, 1978, Pt 1 of 2-continued in Vol 9 No 1 (Charles Bennett Jr) Musical memories of the 60's & the Circus (Joseph Bradbury) Some Circus Bandmaster, 1947 Zorah Shrine Circus, 1978 (Matt Huber) Detroit Concert Band Schedule Tape Offer, 1977 Indy Museum Concert Aladdin Temple Shrine Circus, 1978 Circus World Museum new - [Circus Fanfare: 1978 Vol. 8, No. 3](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1978-vol-8-no-3/) - Blowin' Up A Storm (from Corydon Democrat) 1978 Tripoli Shrine Circus (Norman Wilbert) Karl King's Sells-Floto Band, 1914 W. Paris Chambers (editor) Memories of France & The Circus (Joseph Bradbury) Regional Meet, Apr. 28-29, 1978, Indianapolis, IN Tape offer, 1977 Indy Meet Down The Sawdust Trail Mud Show Trouping (Earle Moss) PHOTOS Front Cover—1978 WJU - [Circus Fanfare: 1978 Vol. 8, No. 2](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1978-vol-8-no-2/) - Report, 1978 WJU, Valdosta King Bros. Band, 1951 Musical Memories (Joseph Bradbury) Tiny Stagg letter Tape Offers Russell Alexander elected to Hall of Fame Regional Meet Schedule, Rochester, MN Mud Show Trouping (Earle Moss) (Photo IDs in Vol. 9, No. 1) PHOTOS Front Cover—1978 WJU Convention Valdosta, GA (Dr. Fred Dettman). Pg.5-Convention conductors: Hal Gibson, - [Circus Fanfare: 1978 Vol. 8, No. 1](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1978-vol-8-no-1/) - Wesley Jung's Dream Comes True (Norman Wilbert) Musical Memories (Joseph Bradbury) Circus Rhythm (music for various acts) Circus Days Come Back With Music (Katherine Skiba) Sousa Programs Windjammers at Work (Photo: Art Stensvad at the throttle of his train heading to Wyoming) Tape offer, 1977 Corydon Concert The Last Spec Trouping With Uncle Tom's Cabin, - [Circus Fanfare: 1977 Vol. 7, No. 6](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1977-vol-7-no-6/) - Regional Meet, Sept. 20, 1977, Indianapolis, IN Parker & Watts Circus, 1937-38 (Joseph Bradbury) Musical Memories: William Tell Overture (Joseph Bradbury) Joe Fleming's Circus Models (photos Bob Hills) 1977 Carson & Barnes Circus Band book, Jonesboro GA 1977 St. Louis Convention & Treasurer's Report Letter to Editor: Charles Bennett Jr Trouping With Uncle Tom's Cabin, - [Circus Fanfare: 1977 Vol. 7, No. 5](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1977-vol-7-no-5/) - Circus Rhythm, Wenatchee Youth Circus (Roy Stauth) Sparks Circus Band, Victor Robbins, 1946 (Joseph Bradbury) Trouping With Uncle Tom's Cabin, 1915, Pt 1 of 3 (Earle Moss) Circus Concert, Sheboygan, WI, July 6, 1977 (Norman Wilbert) 1976 Belleville (WA) Community Band Repertoire Ward Stauth: Have Recorder, Will Travel 1977 Hagan Wallace-Sells & Gray Circus Band - [Circus Fanfare: 1977 Vol. 7, No. 3](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1977-vol-7-no-3/) - Report, Conservation Concert, Corydon, IN, (Randy West, Corydon Democrat) Corydon Regional Meet Aladdin Shrine Circus report Chatfield Museum America's Greatest Concert Band (Allentown) Circus Rhythm: Carson-Barnes Circus Band, (E. Carlson & C. Bennett Jr.) Al Young, The Man With The Golden Trumpet (Norman Wilbert) 1977 Hall of Fame Award (A. Lee Hinckley) Conversation with Earle - [Circus Fanfare: 1977 Vol. 7, No. 2](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1977-vol-7-no-2/) - 1977 All K. L. King convention 1977, St. Louis, MO Strike Up The Band, Robb Holmes (recording session, Athens, GA) Ward Stauth, Circus Buff (Norman Wilbert) 1976 Int'l All Star Circus Band Music, Thomaston, GA 1976 Circus Vargas Act Music Tape offer, WJU Chicago Regional meet, 1976 Conversation with Earle Moss, Pt 1 of 2 - [Circus Fanfare: 1977 Vol. 7, No. 1](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1977-vol-7-no-1/) - Vol. 7, No. 1 – 1977 Top Musicians Perform at Baraboo Museum, Jan. 3, 1977 (Norman Wilbert) Mrs. J. W. Taggert, Circus Music Composer (Norman Wilbert) Hoxie Bros Acts & Music, Oct. 11-13, 1976 (Paul Fitzpatrick) Past President Comments (Robert P Hills) Atlanta Bicentennial Concert Tape, All-inclusive tape offer Maxie's Gutter Band (Harry Strange) Profile: - [Circus Fanfare: 1976 Vol. 6, No. 6](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1976-vol-6-no-6/) - March - The Pride of Arecibo, "El Rey" – R Paul Harper (aka Robert P Hills) Keith Greene, RBBB Bandmaster (Norman Wilbert) 25th Reunion, Circus Clown Band (Norman Wilbert) Tape - Tribute to Merle Evans Down the Sawdust Trail Treasurer's Report Band compositions with Similar Titles+ Circus Bandmasters of the past, 1891-1894 (Bob Mayer continued - [Circus Fanfare: 1976 Vol. 6, No. 4](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1976-vol-6-no-4/) - Jonesboro, GA, 1976 Windjammer Circus Band Interview 1949 Merle Evans/Lauritz Melchoir (Bob Mayer) Clyde Bros. Circus Band Personnel & Book (Paul Fitzpatrick) Carson & Barnes Circus Band & Personnel (Paul Fitzpatrick) Bob Amato, Band Leader (Norman Wilbert) First "Dixie" Manuscript: The True Story of Dixie Naperville Band Circus Spectacular, June 24, 1976, Merle Evans, conductor - [Circus Fanfare: 1976 Vol. 6, No. 5](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1976-vol-6-no-5/) - Combined Bands, WJU & Corydon, program, Feb. 3, 1976 NC Regional Meet, Elmhurst, IL, Aug 20-21-22, 1976 Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey, Blue Unit, 1976 (Eric Beheim) Trumpeter Leslie Harkness (Norman Wilbert) Carson & Barnes Circus Band, Season 1976 (Charles Bennett Jr) Interlochen Music Camp (Ward Stauth) Fourth convention, Jan. 1976, Cincinnati, OH Stauth Museum, - [Circus Fanfare: 1976 Vol. 6, No. 2](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1976-vol-6-no-2/) - 1976 Convention Report & Music List Highlights, annual meeting Henry Kyes, 1948, Paul Whiteman of the Big Top-1948 Cole Bros. Circus (Bob Mayer) Down The Sawdust Trail-current events Circus Vargas, Feb. 26, 1976, Huntsville, AL (Paul Fitzpatrick) Int'l All Star Circus, Newman, GA 2/8/76 & Kennesaw, GA 2/14/76 (Paul Fitzpatrick) Art (Mack) Heller Circus Musician - [Circus Fanfare: 1976 Vol. 6, No. 1](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1976-vol-6-no-1/) - Mel Hummitzsch, Clown (Norman Wilbert) Down The Sawdust Trail/Misc Windjamming The Buckeye Sound System Duplicate Titled Marches+ Circus Bandmasters of the Past, 1871-1877 (Bob Mayer continued from Vol 3 No 3) PHOTOS Front Cover—1939 Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey's Circus Side Show Band (Ernest Lawrence); Pg.5-Mel Hummitzsch Clown Band Sheboygan Dec 1972 & Dec - [Circus Fanfare: 1975 Vol. 5, No. 6](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1975-vol-5-no-6/) - Ft. Dodge Museum-Karl King's Australian Circus Music, Pt 4 of 4 (Sid Baker) Royal Hanneford Circus, 1975 Membership list Down The Sawdust Trail/Misc. Windjamming Robert J. Aschenbach, circus trumpeter (Norman Wilbert) Convention Jan 30-31, 1976, Cincinnati, OH Treasurer's report/Tape offers PHOTOS Front Cover—1975 The Circus Kingdom Band with Merle Evans at Columbia, Kansas; Rev. L. - [Circus Fanfare: 1971 Vol. 1, No. 2](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1971-vol-1-no-2/) - Music & Musicians of the New Buffalo Bill Show (Art Stensvad) King Bros. Circus Band, 1971 (Robert Harrison) Park Ridge, IL, Circus Band, at Graf Ring, Circus Model Builders 1971 Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus Band (Charles Bennett, Jr.) 1971 Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus Musical Program Report on record release, Karl King music 1971 Circus Kirk - [Circus Fanfare: 1974 Vol. 4, No. 6](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1974-vol-4-no-6/) - 1974 Circus Kirk review (Raymond Rondquist, Bob Hills) 1974 Carson and Barnes circus band and book (Charles H. Bennett Jr) Presidents Letter (Robert P. Hills Jr) WJU Patch offer 1974 Financial Statement and member roster 10/22/74 WJU By-Laws Ward Stauth seeks players for Merle Evans concert PHOTOS Front Cover—1974 Circus Kirk lot aerial; Pg.7-1974 Circus - [Circus Fanfare: 1974 Vol. 4, No. 4](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1974-vol-4-no-4/) - Wake of the Editor HELP!- current events The Calliope (Bob Mayer) Removal of Names – 1974 Dues non-payment Tape offer: '74 Convention Volume Two Known Music of Karl King Sawdust in Your Shoes (Col. Joe Williams) Windjamming with Minstrel Shows 50 years ago, Pt 5 of 5 (Earle Moss) PHOTOS Front Cover-- Scene One: 1920 - [Circus Fanfare: 1974 Vol. 4, No. 3](https://www.mywju.org/circus-fanfare-1974-vol-4-no-3/) - 1973 Beatty-Cole Band Program (Robert Harrison/Charles Bennett Jr) 1974 Circus Kirk (Jim Kieffer) 1973 Circus Kirk Music Program (Jim Kieffer) 1973 Circus Kirk troupe personnel Regional Meet, July 27-28, 1974, Delaware, OH New Red Masthead; PHOTOS Pg.8-Charles "Doc" Boas, owner and Stuart Levins, Superintendent; James Kieffer; Pg.9-1973 Circus Kirk band; Pg.10-Gymnastics team, T.J. 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