{"product_id":"we-want-a-band-a-history-of-community-bands-in-oklahoma-9781965142820","title":"We Want a Band: A History of Community Bands in Oklahoma","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): W. Scott Barger\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Quill Hawk Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Quill Hawk Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: History \u0026amp; Criticism - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn towns big and small, long before streaming playlists and stadium tours, music lived on courthouse lawns, in dusty fairgrounds, and along Main Street parades. We Want a Band! A History of Community Bands in Oklahoma by W. Scott Barger brings this vibrant, often overlooked tradition to life-revealing how local bands shaped identity, fueled civic pride, and united generations through sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing from rich archival research, historical photographs, and compelling anecdotes, Barger traces the rise of community bands from the late 19th century through their evolution in a changing America. From the influence of the 1893 World's Fair to the financial struggles and triumphs of small-town ensembles, this book captures the spirit of musicians who played not for fame, but for community.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than a history, We Want a Band! is a tribute to the volunteers, dreamers, and performers who turned music into a shared language across Oklahoma.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Whether you're a history enthusiast, music lover, or curious reader, this deeply human story will resonate long after the final note fades.\" -Amy M. Le, Author of The Snow Trilogy\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quill Hawk Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47891123765399,"sku":"9781965142820","price":1385.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781965142820.webp?v=1781182460","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/we-want-a-band-a-history-of-community-bands-in-oklahoma-9781965142820","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}