Name/Title
Ripon High School Senior Band, 1961-62Entry/Object ID
2019.0007.2Description
Ripon High School Senior band, 1961-62. David Schanke, conductor, top, left.Context
David Schanke was born in Neenah, WI in 1924. Following graduation from Neenah High School in 1942, he enlisted in the Army Air Force. He was stationed in England and flew 35 combat missions as a B-17 bombardier.While awaiting reassignment to the Pacific Theater, he was stationed in Midland, Texas where he taught Chiang Kai Shek’s air cadets.
David graduated from Lawrence College in Appleton, WI with a Bachelor of Music degree and went on to Northwestern University in Evanston, IL to earn a Master of Music Degree. He also completed additional studies at the University of Montana.
In addition to band director at Ripon High School he was a composer, and arranger. His compositions were published by many companies including Chappell Music (now a Time Warner Inc.) He also authored 7 music education books published by the Music Arts Publishing Company.Acquisition
Accession
2019.0007Source or Donor
Mary Jane SchankeAcquisition Method
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