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In 1928 Chewning was associated with Renier's Music House and was an instructor of music. In 1930-1931 he conducted the Dubuque Juvenile Band at the [[DUBUQUE BOYS' CLUB]] in which a young [[GRAAS, John|John GRAAS]] first learned to play an alto horn. In 1937, Chewning was the musical director of the [[DUBUQUE MUNICIPAL BAND]]. | In 1928 Chewning was associated with Renier's Music House and was an instructor of music. In 1930-1931 he conducted the Dubuque Juvenile Band at the [[DUBUQUE BOYS' CLUB]] in which a young [[GRAAS, John|John GRAAS]] first learned to play an alto horn. In 1937, Chewning was the musical director of the [[DUBUQUE MUNICIPAL BAND]]. | ||
Chewning later moved to Chicago and was a musical instrument repairman at Norlin Industries for many years. Vincent Chewning's uncle was Leslie Chewing, the musical director of the [[CHEWNING-STUBER ORCHESTRA]]. | Chewning later moved to Chicago and was a musical instrument repairman at Norlin Industries for many years. Vincent Chewning's uncle was Leslie Chewing, the musical director of the [[CHEWNING-STUBER ORCHESTRA]]. Charles and Leslie also had their own musical group called the [[CHEWNING BROS. ORCHESTRA]]. | ||
[[Image:VincentChewning.jpg|left|thumb|350px|Vincent Chewning (right). Photo courtesy: Susan McKeever.]] | [[Image:VincentChewning.jpg|left|thumb|350px|Vincent Chewning (right). Photo courtesy: Susan McKeever.]] | ||
[[Category: Musician]] | [[Category: Musician]] | ||
Revision as of 01:44, 13 September 2011
CHEWNING, Vincent. (Dubuque, IA--Dubuque, IA, Apr. 9, 1987). The son of Charles CHEWNING, Vincent attended COLUMBIA COLLEGE and graduated from BAYLESS BUSINESS COLLEGE.
In 1928 Chewning was associated with Renier's Music House and was an instructor of music. In 1930-1931 he conducted the Dubuque Juvenile Band at the DUBUQUE BOYS' CLUB in which a young John GRAAS first learned to play an alto horn. In 1937, Chewning was the musical director of the DUBUQUE MUNICIPAL BAND.
Chewning later moved to Chicago and was a musical instrument repairman at Norlin Industries for many years. Vincent Chewning's uncle was Leslie Chewing, the musical director of the CHEWNING-STUBER ORCHESTRA. Charles and Leslie also had their own musical group called the CHEWNING BROS. ORCHESTRA.
