Background
Holmes, Guy Earl was born on February 14, 1873 in Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Lucian O. and Vira (Johnson) Holmes.
Holmes, Guy Earl was born on February 14, 1873 in Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Lucian O. and Vira (Johnson) Holmes.
Educational public schools. Studied theory and harmony with G. Mitchell and Captain West. F. Heath. cornet with Vandercook and Rigdon, saxophone with Lattimer, flute with Weldon.
Formerly flute soloist with Weldon’s Band, director Ben Hur Band, director and arranger Vogel’s Minstrels, teacher harmony and instrumentation, Prior’s Conservatory, Danville, Illinois. Member of faculty Vandercook School of Music. Composer: The Prospector (official march of Saint Louis Exposition).
March Courageous (dedicated to United Nations, World World World War II).
Over 200 military marches and overtures for band and orchestra. Many songs and characteristic pieces.
Numerous pieces for saxophone.
Member of faculty Vandercook School of Music. Member American Federation Musicians, American Society Composers.
Married Lotus F. Spring, May 8, 1915.