Albertus L. Meyers (1890 – May 15, 1979) was an American music conductor and cornet player from Allentown, Pennsylvania. He was the bandmaster of the Allentown Band for fifty years, from 1926 to 1976. He was also a friend and exponent of John Philip Sousa.
Career
At Carnegie Hall in 1969, he conducted the Marching 97 in Camino Real, Introduction and Pasodoble for Band composed by Lehigh University professor Jonathan Elkus. He had played cornet on the opening day celebration of the bridge in 1913. The Allentown Band continues to pay tribute to his memory with concerts honoring him.
Legacy
In 1974, the Eighth Street Bridge in Allentown, Pennsylvania was renamed the Albertus L. Meyers Bridge in Meyers' honor.
Discography
- The Allentown Band salutes the great German march writers.
- The Allentown Band plays marches for Bert's 85th birthday.
References
- "Albertus Meyers, dean of nation's bandmasters, dies". The Morning Call. May 16, 1979. pp. B1, B6 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Lehigh–Yale Concert Bands". Bravo/Carnegie Hall. VIII (8). Carnegie Hall. April 10, 1969.
- Whelan, Frank (August 17, 1981). "The 8th Street Bridge". The Morning Call. p. D1 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Allentown Band performs tribute to Bert Meyers". The Morning Call. September 6, 2014.
- Whelan, Frank (June 8, 2005). "Bridge named after musician – Albertus L. Meyers also was conductor of Allentown Band". The Morning Call. pp. B7 – via Newspapers.com.
- Meyers, Bert (1973). The Allentown Band salutes the great German march writers (Music LP).
- Meyers, Bert (1975). Das Musikkorps der Stadt Allentown spielt märsche zu Berts 85 geburtstag – The Allentown Band plays marches for Bert's 85th birthday (Music LP).
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