Patrick S. Gilmore 1829-1892

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1859
- Already had several band master positions
- Organized Gilmore's Band - one of the finest bands in the world
1860

Organized many civil war bands (for the Union)
1869
- Organized National Peace Jubilee
- 1,000 member orchestra
- 10,000 member choir
1871
- Organized World Peace Jubilee
- 2,000 member orchestra
- 20,000 member Choir
1873
- Became the Commander of 22nd Regimental Band of NY
- Band tours in America and Europe
1868
- Composed "When Johnny Comes Marching Home"
- Reintroduced woodwinds as a balance to the brass