She started the Glenn Miller Foundation, which built a museum next to his childhood home to honor his legacy. [112] The break was acrimonious,[113] although Beneke is now listed by the Miller estate as a former leader of the Glenn Miller Orchestra,[114] and his role is now acknowledged on the orchestra's website. Glenn Miller: America's Musical Hero, World War II Veterans article series, Pentagram, Department of Defense, Washington, DC,1993. She married her college sweetheart, Virgil Hoffman and raised four children and two stepchildren. Alton Glenn Miller was born on March 1, 1904, in Clarinda, Iowa; the son of Lewis Elmer and Mattie Lou Cavender Miller. It was to be aboard a Noorduyn UC-64A Norseman assigned to him and piloted by Flight Officer John Stuart Morgan. His mother gladly received his diploma for him. [4] In keeping with standard operating procedure for the US military services, Miller was officially declared dead a year and a day later. Millers career was at its peak in 1942, but so was the war. Ironically, he failed Harmony. "[110] By 1949, economics dictated that the string section be dropped. [100][104][105], Miller and his music became an institution as Miller wished. Trigger Alpert, a bassist from the civilian band, Zeke Zarchy for the Army Air Forces Orchestra and Willie Schwartz, the lead clarinetist from the civilian band back up Frank Sinatra on many recordings. He and Lona, his wife of 42 years, have a son and two daughters. [4][16] The marker has etchings of a trombone and the patches of Supreme Headquarters, Allied Expeditionary Force (SHAEF) and the Army Air Forces (AAF) on it. Major Miller, through excellent judgment and professional skill, conspicuously blended the abilities of the outstanding musicians, comprising the group, into a harmonious orchestra whose noteworthy contribution to the morale of the armed forces has been little less than sensational. Glenn Miller Story, The (1954) -- (Movie Clip) Four Saxes And A Clarinet Dramatizing the key component of the title character's celebrated sound, James Stewart (with support from Harry Morgan, Charles Drake and George Tobias), after losing a trumpeter, tumbles to a clarinet solution, validated by his wife (June Allyson), via his own signature composition (Moonlight Serenade), in The Glenn . [107] Future television and film composer Henry Mancini was the band's pianist and one of the arrangers. [citation needed], Since 1975, the Glenn Miller Birthplace Society has held its annual Glenn Miller Festival in Clarinda, Iowa. Two years later, the family moved to Colorado where he joined the high school football team. [33] In the beginning, he was the main trombone soloist of the band, but when Jack Teagarden joined Pollack's band in 1928, Miller found that his solos were cut drastically. [63] Other singers with this orchestra included Marion Hutton,[64] Skip Nelson,[65] Ray Eberle[66] and (to a smaller extent) Kay Starr,[67] Ernie Caceres,[68] Dorothy Claire[69] and Jack Lathrop. He was 82 years of age. ", This article is about the swing musician. "[129], Numerous archives, museums and memorials in the United States and England are devoted to Miller. [57] Miller's success in 1939 culminated with an appearance at Carnegie Hall on October 6, with Paul Whiteman, Benny Goodman, and Fred Waring also on the schedule. Wife of Glenn Miller. [4], In New York City, he studied the Schillinger system with Joseph Schillinger, under whose tutelage he composed "Miller's Tune". [16][141], A Miller fan, Peter Cofrancesco bought a gravesite at Grove Street Cemetery in New Haven, Connecticut, and placed a black granite cenotaph there. In 1314 pages, Polic covers a "small but significant period of Glenn Miller's life and music, from his enlistment in 1942 and the beginning of his [Army Air Forces Orchestra (band for short)] in 1943, through its end in late 1945, giving an overall history of the band and a detailed recounting of the day-by-day activities of the band. He wanted to join the war effort forsaking a lucrative income of $15,000 to $20,000 per week making music. [29], In 1918, Miller and his family moved to Fort Morgan, Colorado, where he went to Fort Morgan High School. 24)[99][3] On August 12, 1942, Miller sent a three-page letter to General Charles Young of the Army Service Forces, outlining his interest in streamlining modern military music and to express his sincere desire to do a real job for the Army that is not actuated by any personal draft problem. Bandleader Glenn Miller's doomed WWII plane has possibly been uncovered and a major aviation mystery may soon be solved. Glenn Miller is second to Amelia Earhart as the most famous missing person in aviation history. [25][15] Meanwhile, Millers unit had flown safely from England to France aboard three C-47 transports and prepared to begin their broadcasting and concert duties. [4][103] The Jazz Ambassadors of the US Army Field Band performed at the luncheon at Fort Myer that followed the ceremony. The Glenn Miller Archives[3] at the University of Colorado at Boulder houses many of Miller's recordings, gold records and other memorabilia. [4] Unfortunately, this was in the middle of "Buzz Bomb Alley," an area of sleepless nights because of the constant barrage of German flying V-1 bombs. By senior year, Miller was attracted to the new dance band music style of the time and gathered his classmates to form a band. [4], Miller "was a stickler for details and accuracy and always the truth. ", "You Will Not Believe How Many Hits the Glenn Miller Orchestra Will Perform on Wednesday", "Red Mckenzie and his Mound City Blue Blowers", "Marion Hutton, 67, Vocalist With Glenn Miller Orchestra", "Jazz Articles: Who's overrated? His fame in life as the hit-making big band leader behind swing classics like "In the Mood" is . [58], From December 1939 to September 1942, Miller's band performed three times a week during a quarter-hour broadcast for Chesterfield cigarettes on CBS radio[59]for the first 13 weeks with the Andrews Sisters and then on its own. He initially stuck to Millers sound but found it difficult to keep it alive while making a name for himself. In an article written for The New Yorker magazine in 2004, Giddins said these critics erred in denigrating Miller's music, and that the popular opinion of the time should hold greater sway. She Was a Big Part of The Glenn Miller Story At the time, the Navy was dealing with a scandal concerning celebrity commissions in exchange for draft avoidance. [123] The Official Glenn Miller Orchestra for Scandinavia has been led by Jan Slottens since 2010. "[94][95] De Franco says, "the beauty of Glenn Miller's ballads caused people to dance together. The band signed a deal with an RCA subsidiary, Bluebird Records and won the financial support of a businessman. [citation needed], Miller made his final commercial broadcast for Chesterfield Cigarettes on September 24, 1942. [119] This, coupled with the success of The Glenn Miller Story (1953), inspired the Miller estate to ask Ray McKinley to lead a new ghost band called the Glenn Miller Orchestra. Torm met Miller in 1942, the meeting facilitated by Torm's father and Ben Pollack. As per Nivens order, Miller was booked on a scheduled Air Transport Command passenger flight from London-Bovingdon to Paris-Orly on Thursday, December 14. (pp. It was determined that reliable radio broadcasting could be accomplished from Paris and that the Miller orchestra could be seen in person at Paris-area hospitals and by ground troops on leave from the front lines. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. The Miller family had been part of Clarinda since 1870, when Glenn's paternal grandparents settled there. Glenn Millers death is a mystery that was never resolved. [99], The Major Glenn Miller Army Air Forces Orchestra appeared as scheduled on December 25, 1944, conducted by Jerry Gray. Miller and his band were stationed in England where a famous incident occurred. Please try again. He was also a major exponent of modern jazz in the '50s. On November 14, 1929,[40] vocalist Red McKenzie hired Miller to play on two records: "Hello, Lola" and "If I Could Be With You One Hour Tonight". Born in Clarinda, Iowa, on March 1, 1904, bandleader and musician Glenn Miller started out playing the mandolin as a child, but quickly switched to the horn. He started his music studies when his father gave him a mandolin. It was also a touring band that played multiple radio broadcasts nearly every day. In the spring of 1944, the war in Europe was nearing a turning point. She had worked at Sieg Ottumwa as a secretary and bookkeeper. He played cornet and mandolin, but he switched to trombone by 1916. [108] This ghost band played to very large audiences all across the United States, including a few dates at the Hollywood Palladium in 1947, where the original Miller band played in 1941. [4][127][128] The military bands consist of units such as concert bands, marching bands, jazz orchestras, small combos, and elements that play swing, rock, country, and bluegrass. Each year, about 2,000 people attend this summer festival, which serves to introduce younger generations to the music Miller made famous, as well as the style of dance and dress popular in the big-band era. In the fall of 1919, he joined the F.M.H.S. A bomb once landed three blocks away from where they were performing. [106] The orchestra's official public dbut was at the Capitol Theatre on Broadway, where it opened for a three-week engagement on January 24, 1946. Glenn Miller was born Alton Glenn Miller on March 1, 1904, in Clarinda, Iowa. The American Broadcasting Station in Europe (ABSIE) broadcast daily to occupied Europe and Germany. For other uses, see, Major Glenn Miller Army Air Forces Orchestra: 19421945, Major Glenn Miller Army Air Forces Orchestra legacy. All conspiracy theories surrounding his death were therefore debunked before December 15, 2019, the 75th anniversary of his death. Eventually, Beneke took charge of the orchestra and parted ways with Helen and the Miller estate on a bitter note. [4] " The Airmen of Note is the premier jazz ensemble of the United States Air Force. Miller made his first movie appearance in The Big Broadcast of 1936 as a member of the Ray Noble Orchestra performing "Why Stars Come Out at Night". During a March 1942 visit to Washington, Miller had met with officials of the Army Bureau of Public Relations and Army Air Forces.(p. This was a temporary assignment because Miller had previously arranged for permanent quarters in Bedford. "[79][80][81], Jazz critics Gunther Schuller[82] (1991) and Gary Giddins[83][84] (2004) have defended Miller from criticism. Axis and Allies alike were waiting for the long . This is sometimes misunderstood or inaccurately portrayed by commentators and the public, so it is with great respect and care that we have produced the Glenn Miller Genealogy. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. She was a grandmother of 10. When the band appeared to the strains of Millers theme Moonlight Serenade, the president stood and led the audience in a spontaneous round of applause. Family tree of Glenn MILLER Singer & Musician Born Alton Glenn MILLER American jazz musician (trombone), arranger, composer, and bandleader in the swing era Born on March 01, 1904 in Clarinda, Iowa, USA , United States Died on December 15, 1944 in English Channel Born on March 01 68 Deceased on December 15 44 Family tree Report an error Miller He wrote his first composition, "Room 1411", with Benny Goodman, and Brunswick Records released it as a 78 rpm record under the name "Benny Goodman's Boys". Ray McKinley dance orchestra), Uptown Hall (Sgt. "[49], Discouraged, Miller returned to New York. 269338). The action you just performed triggered the security solution. With this new sound combination, his band gained a distinct sound. On behalf of the Glenn Miller Estate and with the full cooperation of American and British authorities, all relevant and many new documents concerning the circumstances of the accident were discovered and published, including the inquiry findings of January 20, 1945. Discover life events, stories and photos about Glenn Thomas Miller (1914-1964) of Oklahoma, United States. [87][88] Frank Sinatra and Mel Torm held the orchestra in high regard. [27] As Dennis Spragg of the Glenn Miller Archives[3] confirms, "Miller's use of his first name, Alton was necessary for legal and military purposes, which is logically why it shows up in formal documents such as his military documents, drivers licenses, tax returns, etc. "Miller exuded little warmth on or off the bandstand, but once the band struck up its theme, audiences were done for: throats clutched, eyes softened. Ray McKinley, the popular civilian bandleader and drummer. [3][99][4][101][25], During November 1944, Miller and Niven sought and received approval to move the unit from England to France. According to accounts, Steve Miller is believed to have already passed away. There, a young Glenn milked cows for extra cash until he saved enough to buy a trombone. Initially designated the 418th AAF Band, Millers unit was redesignated the Second AAF Radio Production Unit on December 6, 1943. He did trombone solos in Pollacks band until he learned that his solos were cut drastically with the arrival of Jack Teagarden, another jazz trombonist. 4950)[99][3], In addition to the full concert orchestra, Miller's AAF Training Command organization included a marching band for base activities and a jazz band led by T/Sgt. Youll notice today some bands use the same trick on every introduction; others repeat the same musical phrase as a modulation into a vocal Miller said about his unique sound combination, Were fortunate in that our style doesnt limit us to stereotyped intros, modulations, first choruses, endings or even trick rhythms. Helen took over his estate and managed Glenn Miller Productions, which handled the marketing of all his music. (, Gary Giddins is a New York based jazz and film critic who has written for the, DeFranco's favorite Miller recordings are ", National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), Washington, DC (RG 342-USAF-49520 (film), NARA; Eighth Air Force, 520.071, A5835, Air Force Historical Research Agency - AFHRA, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama). [116] By the early 1950s, various bands were again copying the Miller style of clarinet-led reeds and muted trumpets, notably Ralph Flanagan,[117] Jerry Gray,[118] and Ray Anthony. An etching of Major Miller in uniform / IN MEMORY / MajorA. "[83] Schuller notes, "[The Miller sound] was nevertheless very special and able to penetrate our collective awareness that few other sounds have"[85] He compares it to "Japanese Gagaku [and] Hindu music" in its purity. [4][103] The Coast Guard Band and Marine Corps Band commanders joined the other bands in sending written greetings. He and his wife Lona, have a son and two daughters. In 1928, when his music career was picking up in New York and income was stable, he married his college sweetheart, Helen Burger. His family moved several times in. In 1935, he assembled an American orchestra for British bandleader Ray Noble,[44] developing the arrangement of lead clarinet over four saxophones that became a characteristic of his big band. Portrait of bandleader Glenn Miller posing with his trombone. [52] Cy Shribman, a prominent East Coast businessman, financed the band. Their best-selling records include Miller's iconic theme song "Moonlight Serenade" and the first gold record ever made, "Chattanooga Choo Choo". Johnny Desmond (vocalist with orchestra directed by M/Sgt. The American Holly was dedicated on December 15, 1994, the 50th anniversary of Miller's death, for the veterans of the Major Glenn Miller Army Air Forces Orchestra. Wendell met his wife Eunice, her senior year of high school. In the Mood belts out and doesn't stop for anything. Arnold. Miller's name is engraved as Alton G. Miller on the "Tablets of the Missing" at the Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial run by the American Battle Monuments Commission in Cambridge, England, United Kingdom. [4] The names of Flight Officer John R. S. Morgan and Lieutenant Colonel Norman Baessell are also carved there. It received a Unit Citation from Gen. Eisenhower. Alton Glen Miller[1] (March 1, 1904 December 15, 1944)[1][2][3][4][5] was an American big band founder, owner, conductor, composer, arranger, trombone player, and recording artist before and during World War II, when he was an officer in the US Army Air Forces. It became his signature theme, "Moonlight Serenade". 25-26). [9] Including "Chattanooga Choo Choo", five songs played by Miller and His Orchestra were number one hits for most of 1942 and can be found on the List of Billboard number-one singles of 1942. [4] This includes: The Ambassadors in US Army Air Forces Europe, The US Army Band's Army Blues, the US Army Field Band's Jazz Ambassadors, and the US Navy Commodores. [3][15], On October 7, 1942, Miller reported to the Seventh Service Command at Omaha as a captain in the Army Specialist Corps. George T. Simon discovered a saxophonist named Wilbur Schwartz. In 1915, his family moved to Grant City, Missouri. Steven and Jonnie Miller, Helen Miller and Glenn Miller's children, were adopted. Following a one-month ASC training course at Fort Meade, Maryland, he transferred to the Army Air Forces (AAF) on November 25, 1942, by order of General Henry Harley "Hap" Arnold. Shenkle, Kathy. [3], On November 13, 1945, the AAF Band appeared at the National Press Club for its final concert, which was attended by President Harry Truman and Canadian Prime Minister Mackenzie King. In the early to mid-1930s, Miller worked as a trombonist, arranger, and composer for the Dorsey Brothers, first, when they were a Brunswick studio group and later, when they formed an ill-fated orchestra. [41][42] Beside Miller were saxophonist Coleman Hawkins, clarinetist Pee Wee Russell, guitarist Eddie Condon, and drummer Gene Krupa.[43]. [4][3][99] Miller told Lieutenant Don Haynes, "As long as [the Miller Luck] stays with us, we have nothing to worry about. Eisenhower cited the Miller organization as the only organization capable of performing the mission required. The Army Air Forces approved the deployment under the condition that the unit remain under AAF control. Harry Bluestone, when the Miller band deployed overseas. Helen gradually distanced herself from her husbands music. He realized that his future was in arranging and composing. With a full string section added to a big band, the Major Glenn Miller Army Air Forces Orchestra[16] was the forerunner of many US military big bands. On a telephone call to Haynes, he learned that a mutual acquaintance, Lieutenant Colonel Norman Baessell of the Eighth Air Force Service Command at Milton Ernest, was flying to France on December 15. He arranged a clarinet and saxophone to create the Miller Sound, which no other musician was able to accurately recreate. Miller would form and direct the Second AAF Radio Production Unit and Orchestra, broadcasting and recording from New York. In 1997, on a website administered by JazzTimes magazine, Doug Ramsey considers him overrated. After failing three out of five classes, he dropped out of school to pursue a career in music. Frank Sinatra's recording sessions from the late '40s and early '50s use some Miller musicians. Steven was the music administrator of the Miller estate and also served in the marines. He was not the victim of foul play or friendly fire. [35], In 1928, when the band arrived in New York City, he sent for and married his college sweetheart, Helen Burger. Miller graduated from Fort Morgan High School, where he played football and other sports, was on the yearbook staff, was in the orchestra, and formed his own band with classmates. [4] "Taps" was sounded at the wreath ceremony, memorial service and living memorial tree dedication. Eventually, he disbanded the group. Torm credited Miller with giving him helpful advice when he first started his singing and songwriting career in the 1940s. He realized that he needed to develop a unique sound and decided to make the clarinet play a melodic line with a tenor saxophone holding the same note, while three other saxophones harmonized within a single octave. [10] In four years, Miller scored 16 number one records and 69 top 10 hits, more than Elvis Presley (40)[11] and the Beatles in their careers. - Glenn Miller. He took any gig he could, including performing with Boyd Senters band in Denver. "CU Boulder remembers remarkable, longtime campus fixture Alan Cass", CU Boulder Today, University of Colorado Boulder: Boulder, CO. Retrieved 10-31-2022. [16], On behalf of the Major Glenn Miller Army Air Forces Orchestra veterans, a memorial American Holly tree was dedicated in Section 13 along Wilson Drive near Miller's memorial headstone on the 50th anniversary of his death, December 15, 1994. Shenkle, Kathy. The Secretary of the Air Force was the main speaker. 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