Band History By BenJKoch 100 Roman Military Bands Roman Military Band History Sep 29, 1450 Town Bands of the Medieval and Renaissance Eras Medieval and Renaissance Bands Sep 29, 1850 19th Century - The Rise of the Brass Band British Brass Bands Sep 29, 1892 John Philip Sousa (The March King) Leaves the Marine Band and Forms His Professional Touring Band of International Fame John Philip Sousa Sep 20, 1952 Frederick Fennell Founds the Eastman Wind Ensemble Band Instrumentation - Symphonic Band v. Wind Ensemble
