Beck's Concert Band

Beck's Concert Band in Lititz Springs Park, ca 1906

Beck's Concert Band in Lititz Springs Park, ca 1906

Name/Title

Beck's Concert Band

Entry/Object ID

2024.10.8

Description

Paul E. Beck (1871-1934) was a well know teacher and musician in Lititz and throughout Pennsylvania. At various times, he taught music, served as the organist and director of the Trombone Choir for the Lititz Moravian Church. he was the first supervisor of Music in the Pennsylvania Department of Public Instruction from 1915 to 1921. He created the Lititz Military Band, which later became Beck's Concert Band. The current bandshell in Lititz Springs Park was dedicated in his honor in 1937.

Photograph Details

Subject

Beck's Concert Band

Subject Person or Organization

Lititz Borough

Subject Place

City

Lititz

State

Pennsylvania

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Collection

Lititz Photographs

Category

Lititz History

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1906

Time Period

20th Century

Place

City

Lititz

State

Pennsylvania

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Framed Dimensions

Height

17-5/8 in

Width

22-1/4 in

Depth

1 in

Color

Black, White, Gray

Create Date

April 15, 2024

Update Date

April 16, 2024