Connections Murals Public Art Project
THE BAND STUDENTS
Photo courtesy of Drake Community Library Archive. Contributed to the Poweshiek History Preservation Project by Cyndy Levy, daughter of Philip Palmer.
Mural Location:
815 4th Avenue
West wall (alley)
Grinnell High School student Philip Palmer, right, and some friends pose with his sousaphone in 1937.
Music tradition and education in Grinnell dates back to its earliest days, both at Grinnell College and in Grinnell’s public schools. In addition, there are several Grinnellians who made a name for themselves in the world of music, including composer Isabella Beaton (1870 - 1925) and Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame 4-H musician Fannie R. Buchanan (1875 - 1957).
Today, the Grinnell school district students participate in band from Grade 5 through Grade 12, and Grinnell College supports many music ensembles for students and community members, from choral music to Latin music to orchestras. In addition, the Grinnell Community Band has provided an outlet for musically-inclined residents for nearly 40 years.
A project of the Grinnell Area Arts Council.
A special thank you to Craig Cooper and Dick Knapp for hosting this mural.
Thank you to Monique Shore for her collaboration and support of this project.
Support for this project is provided by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Iowa Arts Council, which exists within the Iowa Economic Development Authority, as well as by Grinnell College, the City of Grinnell, Friends of Drake Community Library, Drake Community Library and Grin Cupola.
