Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 179, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 July 1916 — NEW LEADER FOR RENSSELAER BAND [ARTICLE]

NEW LEADER FOR RENSSELAER BAND

Prof. Charles Wolfe, of Wolcott, Will Take Charge Here—Prof. Braun Resigns. Following the resigning of Pirof. Otto Braun as the leader of the Rensselaer band, Prof. Charles Wolfe wee secured as his successor. Mr. Wolfe is a well known musical instructor and is said to be one of the most efficient hand leaders that one could desire. He has been connected with several famous bands throughout the United States and goes to Chicago twice'each week to take lessons of a famous instructor. The local management was indeed fortunate in securing Mr. Wolfe. Mr. Wolfe comes from Wolcott, where he and his famTly miake their residence. HA has charge of the local .band and one or two others from nearby towns. Prof. Braun, the resigning instructor, handed in his resignation, some time ago, stating that hie had been the leader of the Rensselaer band long enough and that it would be better for all parties concerned if a change was made, as he thought he 'had 1 done all that could be done and would' secure another band somewhere else to take the place of (the Rensselaer band, x Prof. Braun is undoubtedly right, for leading a. Sand is similar to many other vocations, in which for only a certain length of time can the instructor be of any benefit to his pupils and a change always helps conditions.

Prof. Braun took charge of the local band about isx years ago and sauce that time has worked wonders with the material he has had. At the time of Mr. Brauns organizing a band here there were but very few members of the present .band that had any instruction at all in playing musical instruments, which makes the success of them all the more remarkable. Prof. Braun leaves Rensselaer with a .band of which the city may well feel proud and members of the organization as well as the rest of the Rensselaer citizens regret very much to see him leave, but will wish him success in his new field. Otto, as he was familiarly known by Rensselaer citizens, during his visits and residence in (this city made many friends. He leaves the band in (good shape and his work will be taken up 'by Prof. Wolfe where he left off. Mr. Wolfe will be here next week to take charge.