Glenn miller
Caroline Reilly
Mr Bosley
English 8
May 8, 2012
Glenn Miller Glenn Miller was born on a farm in Iowa on March 1, 1901. He is remembered today not only for the beloved music he produced and for his influence on the evolution and success of swing music, but also for his patriotic devotion in time of war. He is remembered for songs such as "In the Mood," "A String of Pearls," "Little Brown Jug" and "Moonlight
Serenade.” He is also famous for his Army Air Force Band that played over 800 performances. Glenn died at the age of 40 in an airplane accident, but in that short period of time he became a jazz legend. (The official site of Glenn Miller page 1 and 2) (Glenn
Miller Wikipedia page 1 to 14)
How did Glenn Miller become famous and was it a difficult journey there? Like many other stars from the past and present Glenn Miller had a long and hard journey to fame. He worked hard to master a variety of instruments which brought him success but not immediately. His musical career first started when he played the trombone in a town band as a young child in Elementary school. (The official site of Glenn Miller page 1 ) He then became the leader of his high school band. After Miller graduated high school he went on to The University of Colorado but soon dropped out after failing three out of five classes. During these years Glenn’s journey to fame was difficult; he tried out for many gigs and was turned away countless times. Finding a good opportunity, he then moved to Los
Angeles and became a member of Ben Pollack's Band. He soon quit Ben’s Band and went to New York City, working as a trombonist and musical arranger. While working as a musical arranger he married his true love, Helen Burger who he had known since college. After marriage he became a member of Red Nichols's orchestra, and because of Nichols, Miller played in the pit bands of two Broadway shows, “Strike Up the Band” and
Mr Bosley
English 8
May 8, 2012
Glenn Miller Glenn Miller was born on a farm in Iowa on March 1, 1901. He is remembered today not only for the beloved music he produced and for his influence on the evolution and success of swing music, but also for his patriotic devotion in time of war. He is remembered for songs such as "In the Mood," "A String of Pearls," "Little Brown Jug" and "Moonlight
Serenade.” He is also famous for his Army Air Force Band that played over 800 performances. Glenn died at the age of 40 in an airplane accident, but in that short period of time he became a jazz legend. (The official site of Glenn Miller page 1 and 2) (Glenn
Miller Wikipedia page 1 to 14)
How did Glenn Miller become famous and was it a difficult journey there? Like many other stars from the past and present Glenn Miller had a long and hard journey to fame. He worked hard to master a variety of instruments which brought him success but not immediately. His musical career first started when he played the trombone in a town band as a young child in Elementary school. (The official site of Glenn Miller page 1 ) He then became the leader of his high school band. After Miller graduated high school he went on to The University of Colorado but soon dropped out after failing three out of five classes. During these years Glenn’s journey to fame was difficult; he tried out for many gigs and was turned away countless times. Finding a good opportunity, he then moved to Los
Angeles and became a member of Ben Pollack's Band. He soon quit Ben’s Band and went to New York City, working as a trombonist and musical arranger. While working as a musical arranger he married his true love, Helen Burger who he had known since college. After marriage he became a member of Red Nichols's orchestra, and because of Nichols, Miller played in the pit bands of two Broadway shows, “Strike Up the Band” and