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D11438-1
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- 1941-06-11 (Creation)
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On June 11, 1941, Rev. Vern D. Poole, the pastor of the East Side Chapel, gave Rodney Larson the bill of sale for the trombone he played in the chapel's orchestra. The East Side Chapel at 314 East 26th Street had a very innovative program to encourage the young people in the church community to play music. They maintained an orchestra open to area boys and girls. Instruments were provided through donations. The young musicians were required to study and attend rehearsals regularly. At the end of the year, those with good records were given the instrument to keep, complete with a bill of sale. The six members who earned ownership of their instruments in 1941 were: (front row, l to r) Bonnie Jean Cater, violin; Rodney Larson, trombone; and Bruce Gorse, snare drum. Back row, l to r: Jimmy Johnson, baritone horn; Marjorie Gorse, violin; and Serafin Malfatti, cornet. (T. Times 6/14/1941, pg. 14)
Poole, Vern D.; East Side Chapel (Tacoma); Larson, Rodney; Cater, Bonnie Jean; Gorse, Bruce; Johnson, Jimmy; Gorse, Marjorie; Malfatti, Serafin; Brass instruments; Stringed instruments; Youth orchestras;