23 - Interview with Jeff Stockham: The Excelsior Cornet Band

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Episode 23 features leader of the Excelsior Cornet Band, freelance musician, and instrument collector Jeff Stockham. It was great to get a legend in the field on the show, and we hope you enjoy the conversation!

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Music in this episode comes from Our Musical Past from the Library of Congress, and The 8th GM Regiment Band.

Episode Structure:

1:54 - Jeff's musical background
9:05 - How Jeff got into 19th century brass performance
17:10 - Frederick Fennell's influence on the field of 19th century brass bands
20:59 - How Jeff got into collecting instruments, the "Cornet Conspiracy" group of collectors
27:31 - Jeff's collection, philosophy on using antique horns
36:54 - Thoughts on reproduction instruments
38:48 - Reenacting with the Federal City Brass Band and the Coates Brass Band
40:40 - The Excelsior Cornet Band
46:07 - Memorable gigs the Excelsior Band has played
52:22 - Recording with the Excelsior Cornet Band
59:01 - Jeff's "Music and Musket" presentations
1:12:09 - Where you can find more about Jeff and the Excelsior Cornet Band
1:14:59 - Featured Album: Cheer, Boys, Cheer!, the Excelsior Cornet Band

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