The 2008 Indoor Concert Series
2008 Karl L. King Band Municipal Band of Fort Dodge, Iowa
The February Concert recognized the music of the band’s namesake, Karl L. King, in celebration of his birth on February 21, 1891. The music performed reflected a wide range of King’s musical styles, and was heavily influenced by his career as a circus musician. When Karl King arrived in Fort Dodge in the fall of 1920 with his wife Ruth and young son Karl, jr., he was already a well-established composer and publisher of band music. He continued to write music along with directing the local Municipal Band for 50 years, and eventually opened his own music store and publishing business. Many of King’s compositions included in this concert were written in the 1920’s and dedicated to local citizens and band members that he met here.
Director Jerrold P. Jimmerson gave the program
notes for this concert.
Best wishes to Oley Olson for a quick
recovery and return to his role as the voice of the Karl King Band.
Karl L. King Brithday Concert
Born February 21, 1891 - Died March 31, 1971
Trouping Days
Vindication
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Dedicated to Fred Zalesky
(Published in 1925) Dedicated to Frank G. Isaacson (Published in 1923) |
March by Karl L. King
March by Karl L. King
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Sunny Spain
Mournful Maggie
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Dedicated to Phil Peters
(Published in 1927) Dedicated to Lester Crews (Published in 1923) |
Fantasia by Karl L. King
Novelty by Karl L. King |
Yellowstone Trail
The Octopus and the Mermaid
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Dedicated to John
Magennis
(Published in 1923) Dedicated to Odin Johnson (Published in 1923) |
March by Karl L. King
Serenade by Karl L. King
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In a Moonlit Garden
Monte Carlo
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Dedicated to Willis Peterson
(Published in 1924) Dedicated to Captain C.T. Grant (Published in 1925) |
Intermezzo by Karl L. King
March by Karl L. King
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Glory of Egypt
In Old Peking
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Dedicated to Louis Namen
(Published in 1923) Dedicated to Ed Holmquist (Published in 1923) |
Waltz by Karl L. King
Romance by Karl L. King |
Circus Days
Barnum & Bailey's Favorite
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(Published in 1944) Dedicated to Ned Brill |
Galop by Karl L. King
March by Karl L. King
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The Star Spangled Banner | J.S. Smith & F.S. Key | |
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