John Nicholas Klohr
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July 27, 1869 - Febuary 17, 1955
John Nicholas Klohr was born in Cincinatti, Ohio, on July 27, 1869. He received his education in the Cincinnati public schools.
He was a vaudeville trombonist by profession and also played in various other types of music organizations, including the Syrian Temple Shrine Band of Cincinnati, conducted by Henry Fillmore. He is best known as a march composer. His Billboard March is one of the most popular marches ever written.
Klohr was a member of the Syrian Temple Shrine Band for 50 years and also was a member of the Knights of Pythias, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, and the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers. His compositions were written mostly for less advanced players.
Although he was a close friend of Henry Fillmore, whose publishing firm was located in Cincinnati, he worked for several years with the John Church Company, also of Cincinnati, both as an editor and composer.
Klohr died of a heart attack at the age of 85 at his home in Cincinnati on February 17, 1956, and is buried in the St. Joseph Cemetery in Cincinnati.
Marches composed by John Nicholas Klohr:
- Cincinnati Post (1902)
- The Bilboard (1901)
- Arch of Steel
- Blanchester
- Blazing the Trail
- Classroom and Campus
- Flagship
- Headliner
- High Tide
- March Calypso
- Mass Formation
- Peace and Progress
- Pennant Bearer
- Strongheart
- Torch of Liberty
- Vera Cruz
- Vox Pop
- Youth on Parade
- Men of Valor
- Onward Christian Soldier
- The Spotlight
- The Soaring Eagle
- Shoulder to Shoulder
- Fellowship
- Vigilance
- Heads Up
- Fellowship
- Federation
- Queen of the Surf
- The Slogan
- Swastika March
- Breezing Along
- Dusky Princess, characteristic march (1900)
- Marching Feet
- Our Patriots (1905)
- Peace and Progress
- Pocatello
- The President’s Choice (1904)
- Side by Side
- The Specialist
- A Warrior Bold (1914)
- What A Friend We Have In Jesus (1903)
- Y.M.I. (1895)
