"A detailed biography of music man G. Oliver Riggs, who established and led municipal bands in small towns throughout the upper Midwest. The author, Riggs' great grand-daughter, conveys his profound impact on the musicians he taught and the grace and happiness he brought to countless audiences in an era when the highlight of a week's entertainment might be an afternoon concert in the park. It will appeal to anyone with an interest in band music, small-town life, or multi-generational family relationships"-- Provided by publisher.
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