14 - Interview with David Goins: Saxton’s Cornet Band and Inclusivity in Early American Brass Bands

The Early American Brass Band Podcast

Episode 14 is our discussion with David Goins of Saxton’s Cornet Band from Lexington, KY. We talk about how David got involved with Saxton’s, the history of the band, and the recent changes they made within their organization to be inclusive and represent the early part of the larger history of band music in the United States. This is an important conversation that is long overdue in the music field, and we appreciate David taking the time to have it with us. We plan on discussing this topic further with future guests.

Show notes for this episode are available at https://eabbpodcast.com/show-notes-2/. Music in this episode comes from Our Musical Past from the Library of Congress and The 8th GM Regiment Band. You can get in touch with us on social media, and by emailing us at [e-mail].

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Episode Structure:

• 0:00 - 2:42 - Introduction

• 2:42 - 6:58 - Interview with David Goins: musical and educational background

• 6:58 - 10:26 - How David got involved with Saxton's Cornet Band

• 10:26 - 15:23 - History of Saxton's Cornet Band

• 15:23 - 18:46 - Instruments used by Saxton's Cornet Band

• 18:46 - 21:01 - Musicians and configurations of Saxton's Cornet Band

• 21:01 - 22:52 - Saxton's Cornet Band recordings

• 22:52 - 28:25 - Henry Saxton Jr. and the historical connection to the recording venue for some Saxton's Cornet Band albums

• 28:25 - 33:11 - Different types of concerts given by Saxton's Cornet Band

• 33:11 - 38:27 - How the mission of Saxton's Cornet Band has changed over the years, and what the most recent change means for the future of the band

• 38:27 - 45:44 - New changes to Saxton's Cornet Band

• 45:44 - 47:46 - Thoughts on reenacting as a general hobby, and living history

• 47:46 - 52:46 - Thoughts on playing Dixie in historical performance presentation settings

• 52:46 - 53:47 - Thoughts on the future of 19th century period brass band organizations moving forward

• 53:47 - 57:50 - 19th century brass bands at the college level

• 57:50 - 1:02:39 - Resurrecting music that hasn't been played in a long time, playing music arranged from piano scores

• 1:02:39 - 1:05:17 - David's involvement with the Lexington Brass Band

• 1:05:17 - 1:06:11 - Where you can find more about David, Saxton's Cornet Band, and the Lexington Brass Band

• 1:06:11 - 1:07:48 - Featured Album: High Bridge Brass