Brown County Historical Society's "Lunch and a Bite of History"

"Community Bands of Brown County" by Dan Groebner
Known nationally for its polka bands, Brown County has a rich history of     community bands as well. Town bands popped up everywhere, for as little as one performance to as many as a thousand (over eighty years). Some won state championships and national attention. Some filled a momentary need for music. As a local history researcher and member of the New Ulm Municipal Band, Dan Groebner will describe Brown County’s history of music and community bands.