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Edwin Franko Goldman, Edwin Franko Goldman (January 1, 1878 - February 21, 1956) is one of Americas prominent band composers of the early 20th century. He composed over 150 works, more notably his marches. He is known for founding the renowned Goldman Band of New York City and the American Bandmasters Association. Goldmans works are known for their pleasant and catchy tunes, as well as their fine trios and solos. He also encouraged audiences to whistle/hum along to his marches. This has become a tradition with his most famous march On the Mall.[edit] BiographyGoldman was born January 1, 1878, in Louisville, Kentucky, the son of David Henry and Selma Franko Goldman. The family moved to Evansville, Indiana in 1879 and, finally, to Terre Haute, Indiana. His father died in Terre Haute on December 18, 1886, when Goldman was only eight years old, and the following year, Selma and her four children, Edwin, Mayer, Irma and Alfred, moved to New York City. Before her marriage, Goldmans mother was a professional pianist and part of the famous Franko Family, which made its debut at Steinway Hall in New York on September 17, 1869.At the age of nine, Goldman studied cornet with George Wiegand at the Hebrew Orphan Asylum in New York. In 1892, after winning a scholarship, he attended the National Conservatory of Music, where he studied music theory and played trumpet in the Conservatory orchestra. He also studied under master cornetist Jules Levy.In 1893 he became a professional trumpet player, performing in such organizations as the Metropolitan Opera House orchestra alongside his uncle Nahan Franko, the orchestras concertmaster and assistant conductor.Goldman founded the New York Military Band in 1911, later known as the famous Goldman Band. The band played in many summer band concerts throughout New York, especially The Green at Columbia University and then The Mall in Central Park. In the 1930s the band performed three nights a week at the bandstand in Brooklyns Prospect Park. They were also heard on many radio broadcasts. A feature every concert was the encore, almost always Ravels Boléro or Goldmans own composition On the Mall, accompanied by the audience singing the theme.Goldman was known for his very congenial personality and dedication to music. He was very close to city officials and earned three honorary doctorates. Eventually in 1929, he founded the American Bandmasters Association and served as Second Honorary Life President after John Philip Sousa.Edwin Franko Goldman died at Montefiore Hospital in New York on February 21, 1956, and his son Richard Franko Goldman succeeded him as conductor of the Goldman Band. For his contribution to the radio industry, Goldman has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6410 Hollywood Boulevard. The Goldman Bandshell in Allentown, Pennsylvanias West Park is also named in his honor. For over 100 years, the bandshell has been the home to the Allentown Band, of which Goldman was the first guest conductor in 1927.[edit] Goldmans worksIn his lifetime, Goldman composed over 150 works, his most famous being:1924 On the Mall1931 Boy Scouts of America1931 Onward-Upward1934 The Children’s March1934 The Interlochen Bowl1936 Bugles and Drums1937 Chimes of Liberty1937 Jubilee March1953 March IllinoisA Bit of Syncopation, character pieceCheerioEspanita for cornet solo and brass bandJupiter for cornet solo and brass bandKentuckyOn the Green, waltz intermezzoOn the HudsonScherzo Cornet/Euphonium SoloSpringtime Fancies, waltzStar of the Evening, waltz-intermezzoSunshine and Shadows, waltzHe was also the composer of many cornet solos and other short works for piano and orchestra.[edit] References^ Whelan, Frank (May 29, 2005), West Park the iconic home for Allentown bands., The Morning Call: E.1, 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