Rigby, Frank Judson, 1862-1963

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Musician, bandmaster, and music teacher, of Portland, Me.; taught music and conducted bands in Belfast and Rumford, Me., before moving to Portland ca. 1914. In 1917, joined the U.S. Army where he organized and directed the Ralph D. Caldwell Post, American Legion, band as well as the 240th Coast Artillery Band; became first director of school bands in Portland, teaching at both Portland and Deering high schools. Devoted his life to teaching music, and even at the age of 100, continued to teach at least one student a day and, at the time, was believed to be the oldest music teacher in the country.

From the description of Frank Judson Rigby collection, ca. 1900-1963. (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 226378346

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creatorOf Rigby, Frank Judson, 1862-1963. Frank Judson Rigby collection, ca. 1900-1963. Maine Historical Society Library
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Place Name Admin Code Country
Maine Music Camp
Maine
Maine--Portland
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Bands (Music)
Music
Music camps
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Musicians
Band directors
Music teachers
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Birth 1862

Death 1963

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