George Dallas Sherman
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August 23, 1844 - November 3, 1927
George Dallas Sherman was born in Richmond, Vermont, on August 23, 1844, to Hathaway and Relief Sherman. He lived in several small towns around Burlington, Vermont, before settling there in 1870. At the age of 14, he joined the Richmond Cornet Band and became its leader a year later.
He left that band in 1864 to join the 9th Vermont Regiment Band during the Civil War. After serving one year, he returned home and married. He then organized the celebrated Sherman's Military Band in Burlington and was its leader for almost half a century. During that time, the band was considered the finest music group in the state and was well known throughout the eastern section of the United States.
Sherman is remembered today for his fine marches, several of which were played by Sousa's Band. On November 3, 1927, Sherman suffered a fractured skull when struck by an automobile and died within hours. He left three children. His funeral was attended by Grand Army of the Republic comrades, and a Masonic ritual was held at his graveside. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Marches composed by George Dallas Sherman:
- Alverton
- American Belle (1893)
- American Union (1894)
- The Bodyguard (1903)
- The Brownie's Reception (1895)
- Burlington Commandery K.T. [Knights Templar] (1893)
- Cavalcade (1895)
- Coleman's March (1893)
- Evangeline (1893)
- The Floral Ball (1896)
- Free Press (1888)
- The Herald (1889)
- Hero's Command (1895)
- Hope Beyond, dirge (1895)
- Independent (1891)
- Invitation to the Wedding (1894)
- The King's Daughters, grand march (1895)
- The Millionaires (1896)
- Olive Branch (1907)
- Pilot (1888)
- Prima Donna (1893)
- The Princess (1888)
- Remembrance of Stave Island (1895)
- Rock Point Cadets (1891)
- St. Valentine (1896)
- Salute to Burlington (1888)
- Stannard Post (1888)
- Stonewall Brigade Band (1895)
- The Stranger (1894)
- Vermont National Guards (1894)
- Watchmans (Ditson, 1891)
- With Majesty (1893)
