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November 11, 2011: The Excelsior Cornet Band can be heard on Michael P. Ryan’s CD “CASHTOWN”, which won the 2011 Syracuse Area Music Award (SAMMY) for Best Rock Recording of the Year. The band played on the four tracks that comprise the “Suite Jenny Wade”. We are proud to have been a part of this outstanding project. Congratulations, Mike!

October 19, 2011: One new concert performance added to the Schedule page.

October 10, 2011: Our Boston Musical Instrument Manufactory “Orchestra Model” B-flat cornet has been restored by Mark Metzler and will make its performance debut at our October 15 concert at Hartwick College. Photo on the Instruments page.

September 15, 2011: We have just purchased a beautiful Henry Lehnert “Centennial” model valve trombone. Photo on the Instruments page.

July 22, 2011: Two new dates added to the Schedule page.

June 30, 2011: One new date added to the Schedule page.

April 20, 2011: One new date added to the Schedule page.

February 9, 2011: One new date added to the Schedule page.

January 26, 2011: Our OTS E-flat cornet by Eduard Baack has been beautifully restored by Mark Metzler. Photo on the Instruments page.

On Saturday, December 18 at 3:00pm, The Excelsior Cornet Band’s low brass section participated in the Syracuse TUBACHRISTMAS, at Shoppingtown Mall, DeWitt, NY. CLICK HERE for a photo.

November 29, 2010: We recently took delivery of two freshly restored 19th-century drums: a very large and impressive Mexican War era bass drum from Maine, and a beautiful rosewood snare drum by John C. Haynes of Boston. Both were restored by Garman Bowers, Jr. of Fairplay, MD. Photos on the Instruments page. 

September 10, 2010: We have added an Items For Sale page to the website, with currently available instruments and items of interest. Be sure to check it out!


Bandleader Jeff Stockham Wins
At National Trumpet Competition!

Jeff Stockham performs Kuffner’s “Polonaise for Keyed
Bugle” at the 2008 National Trumpet Competition,
accompanied by the Federal City Brass Band.

Photo courtesy Paul DeLuca

March 16, 2008: Bandleader Jeff Stockham won First Place in the 19th Century Historic Division of the 2008 National Trumpet Competition, held at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. Jeff performed Joseph Kuffner’s Polonaise for Keyed Bugle in the final round, accompanied by the Federal City Brass Band.  

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