Category Archives: Musicians

From Desertion to Death – Trouble at the Fort Adams

In this post we take a look at some court martials at Fort Adams and then some musician deaths and an attempted murder by a member of an Artillery Band.

Posted bystickneymusicNovember 21, 2022November 21, 2022Posted inMusicians, Newport Music History, The ArmyLeave a comment on From Desertion to Death – Trouble at the Fort Adams

Joseph S. Peckham

Joseph S. Peckham, a Newport resident, and member of the first bands at the Naval Training Station, was also a prolific composer. Explore his works!

Posted bystickneymusicSeptember 19, 2022November 5, 2022Posted inEducation, Musicians, Newport Music History, The NavyLeave a comment on Joseph S. Peckham

Octavia Jeter

Explore the life of Octavia Jeter, born into a musical Newport Family!

Posted bystickneymusicSeptember 2, 2022November 5, 2022Posted inEducation, Musicians, Newport Music HistoryLeave a comment on Octavia Jeter

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