The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-01-26
PLYMOUTH BAND.
A Lea6lus Musical Organization Of Nor.
thern Indiana.

The Plymouth band was organized
October the 9Th. 1902, with twelve
members and since that time it has
been rapidly progressing until 1t has
now . membership of twenty-five.
Not only has 1t progressed In the way
OF membership, but 1t has also devel-
oped itself In the way Of musical abil.
tty so that It is perfectly aole Of rem
dering some of the most difficult com.
position written. This organization
has since Its origin been under the d.
rection and leadership of Ben Sey-
bold, who has Iabored INCREASINGLY to
bring it to = high standard Of excelIen-
cywhich 1t has maintained. Mr.. Sey.
bold is not an amateur musician him
self as he has had over twenty-five
years experiences as cornetist, and is
abovelthe ordinary bandmaster. This
band has gained for itself a reputation
they will feel proud Of, for during the
last few seasons at various concerts
and engagements it has demonstrated
to the public that it is no longer
an amateur organization and is to be
classed among the leading bands of the
state.
Among the older players are, Ell
bridge Thompson, Edward Houghton,
Jesse Zehner, John Pomeroy, Edward
Miller, John Ashley, Frank Hager,
Charles Whitley. Charles and Owen
Albert. and J. D. Mccoy.
Eldridge Thompson the Euphonian
soloist mas by his rendition of several
solos recently, displayed his remark
able musical talents, and indications
are that be will favor the public with
one Of his solos at the concert that is
to be given
Edward Houghton solo clarinetiSt
is director of the reed section, which
through bis efforts has become
proficient in mastering some of the
classical music. Messrs. Zehner and
Pomeroy are competent players AID
with John Ashley the talented tuba
player they add greatly to the
harmony of the music.
Edward Miller and Charles Alberts
solo cornetlsts have had experience
with numerous bands and are capable
OF holding their own when it comes to
playing classical music.
The trombone Section consists OF
j. d. Mccoy, Frank Hager. Charles
Whitley and Owen Alberts.
Although they have not yet acquir-
ed the title of virtuosos, they are pro-
fessional musicians, and as the from
bone section. they certainly do justice
to the execution of difficult music.
Taken altogether the Older mem
bers with the amateurs, who mostly
compose the reed section, this band Is
the best this city has ever had,
and the citizens should feel proud Of
such an organization.
The band is preparing to give their
third annual concert and oyster supper
which in former years was success
and they hope this will be the musical
and social event of the season
During the past few seasons the cit
liens and business men Of this city
have taken much interest in this or
ganizatlon and have helped to make
it one of the leading bands Of the
state.
The concert and oyster supper is to
be held In the new Burkett & Thomp-
son building on the evening of Thurs
day, Feb. 2nd. 'O5. and with the as
sistance of the people they hone to
make 1t 'one of the most successful
affairs ever given In this city.
The program for the concert has
not been prepared yet, but will con-
sist OF the latest and classical selec-
tions written.