Henry Restorff

1858 - Yes, date unknown

• Name	Henry Restorff
  Born	1858	Reudsburg, Germany
  Gender	Male
  Club Membership	1903	Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  	director of Elmira Musical Society
  		Elmira Musical Society 1903 From Enterprising Elmira, An historical, descriptive, and illustrated book of the Village of Elmira, Waterloo County, published by George Klinck 1903
  Occupation	1903	Canton, Stark, Ohio, United States
  	musical director
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-86672
  Died	Yes, date unknown
  Person ID	I86672	Generations
  Last Modified	3 Mar 2025

  
  

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  Henry Restorff From Enterprising Elmira, An historical, descriptive, and illustrated book of the Village of Elmira, Waterloo County, published by George Klinck 1903

  
  

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  The Elmira Musical Society. As may be surmised, when it is known that the great majority of Elmira's citizens are of German descent, music is a predominating feature in their social intercourse. Their inborn love of music finds expression in play and song of a high order in their homes and churches and in their entertainments. Since the year 1873, when the first brass band was organized, there have been few years, indeed, when Elmira has not counted amongst its institutions a good band or orchestra, or both. With the object of furthering the interests of music and regulating the movements of an organized band, the Elmira Musical Society was organized in the year 1892. This Society has over 100 members who pay a fee annually. It controls the largest hall in the village, and receives a grant from the village Council. The movements of the band are controlled by the Society. Engagements entered into, in the neighboring towns and villages, by them, are invariably satisfactory, since wherever the Elmira Musical Society's Band goes, there, therewill be good music, good song and good cheer. The Society has been fortunate in the choice of their leader, Mr. Henry Restorff, of New York. a director of international reputation, under whose leadership the band has made excellent progress. Of Mr. Restorff's career as a musician, a New York Musical sheet says : - "Mr. Henry Restorff, the Conductor of the Metropolitan Concert Band, is one of the best known musi-cians in Greater New York. He was born at Reudsburg, Germany, in 1858, at which place he commenced his musical studies at the age of 7years under the best masters in Europe. In 1873 he accepted his first professional engagement at the 'Stadt-Theatre' in Kiel. His talents were quickly recognized and other important engagements soon followed. He filled an engagement at the principal Theatre in Munich, after which he transferred his services to Hamburg, Colonia and many other large European cities. In 1880 Mr. Restorff came to the United States to add to the laurels already won abroad. Since coming to this country he has been associated with its Greatest Concert Bands, such as "Theodore Thomas Orchestra," "Innis' Band," "Liberati's & Brooke's Chicago Marin- Band." During the entire Chicago Expositon he was connected with the famous "Liesegang's World Exposition Band." Not yet satisfied that he had mastered his profession, he returned to Germany in 1887 and took a course in Harmony Conservatory, under Professor Angelo Reissland. Since returning to this country he has held the position of Bandmaster with prominent bands in Iowa, Nebraska and Chi-cago. Mr. Restorff then returned to New York to accept the Assistant Conductorship of the English Grand Opera Co. He is a soloist on different instruments, an excellent Conductor, and has composed many stirring marches ad other characteristic pieces Since coming to Elmira he has composed several pieces. Prominent amongst these is "The Elmira Old Boys' Reunion March" which will be played by the Elmira and Waterloo Bands, on Aug. 12th and 13th. Mr. Restorff has also arranged the March for the piano. Connoisseurs say these are very creditable productions. From Enterprising Elmira, An historical, descriptive, and illustrated book of the Village of Elmira, Waterloo County, published by George Klinck 1903 ____________________________ Prof. Henry Restorff has handed in his resignation as bandmaster of the E.M.S. Band. Mr. Restorff is the successful candidate of a total of 13, for the musical directorship of a military band at Canton, Ohio... Elmira Signet Date: 27 Aug. 1903 p. 1, col. 4

  
  

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  Born - 1858 - Reudsburg, Germany Club Membership - director of Elmira Musical Society - 1903 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - musical director - 1903 - Canton, Stark, Ohio, United States  = Link to Google Earth