April 6, 1892, work on the temple's exterior was completed. At the Temple Capstone Dedication, he directed the Union Glee Club, singing "All Hail the Glorious Day", which he composed. The Military Band played a grand march "The Cap Stone", composed by him especially for that occasion .
April 6, 1893, forty years exactly after the cornerstone, or foundation stone was laid, the interior was finished and at the Temple Dedication some of his compositions were sung. In 1893 he was called to direct the Temple Choir which position he held until his death in 1919. He was an ordained temple worker. He spent time and money seeking out his genealogy and having their work done.
In June of 1902, a musical contest was held at the Tabernacle. The prize was $250.00 offered for the best rendition of the celebrated chorus, "Comrade in Arms" by Adolph Adam. There were four male choruses who competed from Oneide County, Idaho, Utah County, Weber County and Salt Lake City. C.J. Thomas was requested on brief notice of two weeks to take charge of the newly organized male chorus from Salt Lake of about seventy members. The prize was awarded to the Salt Lake chorus.
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Hello Jean, I am a doctoral Student at the University of Northern Colorado and am doing research into brass bands in Utah, especially as they related to temples. During my research I found the Capstone March and another of his brass bands pieces, entitled the Bridal March Quadrille, written in 1854. Do you have any other information that might be useful for my research into his Band music. Perhaps other music he wrote for bands, or stories/journal entries about these pieces of music. If so, please let me know. Thanks.
Bryant Smith
bryantwsmith@gmail.com
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