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"Dodge the Ordinary in Fort Dodge!"

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  • 1. Early Life?

    A: Hometown

  • 2.Circus Life?

    A:  Barnum Bailey March 

  • 3. Musician?

    A: Skills

  • 4. Composer?

    A: Works



  • 5. Bandmaster?

    A.  Bands led. 

  • 6. Famous bands?

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  • 7. Karl King Band?

    History

  • 8. Today's Karl King Band?

    Concerts

Karl L. King Band Office & Archival Center


Nancy Olson


 (712) 297-8193


Fort Dodge Public Library


424 Central Avenue


https://www.fortdodgelibrary.org/genealogy-local-history

One of Fort Dodge's distinguished citizens, Karl L. King's impressive career as a bandmaster, prolific composer and musician made him a legend in his own lifetime. Everyone has heard his Barnum and Bailey's Favorite which, along with the other 200 marches he composed, assured him the world-wide status of March King along with John Philip Sousa and Henry Fillmore. 

Business Hours

Mon - Sun
Appointment Only
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