Town and community · added September 14, 2026
Drumright Municipal Band
Evidence note · high confidenceWhat the evidence supports
February 22, 1921 report describes the previous evening’s permanent organization at city hall: Fred Russell manager, James A. Brill permanent director, J. W. Pinkston secretary-treasurer, membership roll made up, and weekly practice held.
Limits and open questions
Supersedes the previous uncertainty over Brill’s middle initial and whether actual organization/rehearsal occurred; it does not confirm the originally scheduled February 10 first rehearsal. Public concerts were still projected about three weeks ahead. Twenty-five in the earlier source counts petitioners, not a verified final roster.
Confidence detail: high. Evidence notes are not a count of distinct ensembles.
Sources
Drumright Evening Derrick (Drumright, Okla.), Vol. 5, No. 278, Ed. 1 Tuesday, February 22, 1921 - Page 1 of 8 - The Gateway to Oklahoma History