Elisa Koehler's Research Interests

Salvatore Minichini: Italian-American Bandmaster
(1884 - 1977)

Born in Corbarra, Italy in 1884, Salvatore Minichini came to America in 1904 with his new bride, his E flat clarinet, and high hopes to become a great bandmaster in the U.S.

Early Brass Instruments

Cornett, Baroque Trumpet, 19th-Century Cornets, and the Music They Play

This topic has captivated Dr. Koehler's attention like a mystical force ever since she first realized that most music written before 1950 was not meant to be played on the modern B flat trumpet.

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Last updated on June 29, 2007.