During the big band era of the mid-twentieth century, bands and bandleaders were readily known by their theme songs. Audiences knew at once who they were listening to on network radio broadcasts. As ...
The Lee University Presidential Concert Series will continue its 33rd season with a performance by the acclaimed Glenn Miller ...
Shortly after the beginning of the 20th century, in a small rural Southwestern Iowa town, a boy was born to Elmer and Mattie Lou Miller. The date was March 1, 1904 and the town was Clarinda. The boy ...
One hundred years ago, big bandleader Glenn Miller was born in Clarinda, Iowa. A master of marketing and pop sensibility, Miller turned out one hit record after another with his orchestra between 1938 ...
LAKELAND — From 1939 to 1942, recordings and live performances of trombonist, arranger and composer Glenn Miller's songs were hits around the United States and beyond; he was the best-selling ...
It's been more than 70 years since the military aircraft carrying Glenn Miller, then the country's most popular musician, disappeared over the English Channel. Though Miller has been presumed dead ...
Unlock access to every one of the hundreds of articles published daily on BroadwayWorld by logging in with one click. Marking the 80th Anniversary of Glenn Miller’s Army Air Force Band, Hindsight ...
For those interested in hearing the music of the era brought to life, the award-winning musicians of CU Jazz Ensemble I from the College of Music are staging the inaugural Spring Swing concert at 2 ...
No matter your age or demographic, you've almost certainly heard Glenn Miller's music. Read the song titles: "Chattanooga Choo Choo," "When You Wish Upon a Star," "Pennsylvania 6-5000," "In the Mood," ...
WORCESTER — The Glenn Miller Orchestra will perform at Mechanics Hall on Nov. 16, and music director Eric Stabnau thinks it's an ideal place to get "In the Mood." Stabnau has not been to the ...