1996 Festival Articles
John Philip Sousa IV, the great-grandson of the composer was unable to serve as grand marshal of the festival parade due to illness in the family.
"1996 band fest build around circus theme" 4/7/96
Read more about this year's circus-themed festival, it's grand marshal and
the 100th anniversary of Sousa's Stars and Stripes Forever march.
"Band fest mementos on sale" 6/4/96
Find out where to go to purchase souvenirs of the 1996 Great American Brass
Band Festival.
"Chautauqua Tea event will feature black composer" 6/7/96
Learn about the founding father of American music, Francis Johnson and
focus of this year's Chautauqua tea gathering.
"Guard to join festival parade to patriotic note" 6/9/96
Read how the parade will take on a patriotic tone in honor of Flag Day.
"Weather forecast brings good news for band festival" 6/12/96
See what the forecast has in store for the festival weekend, as well as how to volunteer for set-up and an update on the balloon race.
"Tea honors African-American musician" 6/14/96
Hear all the happenings at Thursday's Chautauqua tea as it kicks off the festival.
"Music lovers flock to festival" 6/16/96
Read all about the many visitors who came to this year's festival.
"Circus, military fostered growth of brass music" 6/16/96
Learn the unusual twist to the circus' roll in brass band music.
"Musicians put on greatest show on earth" 6/16/96
Find out the players thoughts on the effect their music has on the audience.
"33 balloons take flight at airport" 6/16/96
Learn of the happenings at the annual hot air balloon race.
"Record crowds attends 7th festival" 6/17/96
Read about the crowd attendance and a bit of insight on next year's festival.
