23 - Interview with Jeff Stockham: The Excelsior Cornet Band

The Early American Brass Band Podcast

Episode 23 features leader of the Excelsior Cornet Band, freelance musician, and instrument collector Jeff Stockham. It was great to get a legend in the field on the show, and we hope you enjoy the conversation!

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Music in this episode comes from Our Musical Past from the Library of Congress, and The 8th GM Regiment Band.

Episode Structure:

• 1:54 - Jeff's musical background

• 9:05 - How Jeff got into 19th century brass performance

• 17:10 - Frederick Fennell's influence on the field of 19th century brass bands

• 20:59 - How Jeff got into collecting instruments, the "Cornet Conspiracy" group of collectors

• 27:31 - Jeff's collection, philosophy on using antique horns

• 36:54 - Thoughts on reproduction instruments

• 38:48 - Reenacting with the Federal City Brass Band and the Coates Brass Band

• 40:40 - The Excelsior Cornet Band

• 46:07 - Memorable gigs the Excelsior Band has played

• 52:22 - Recording with the Excelsior Cornet Band

• 59:01 - Jeff's "Music and Musket" presentations

• 1:12:09 - Where you can find more about Jeff and the Excelsior Cornet Band

• 1:14:59 - Featured Album: Cheer, Boys, Cheer!, the Excelsior Cornet Band