Thanks for your quick reply! I have only recently discovered the websites of some bands that existed in the war between the states, and have become interested in developing a band here in central Louisiana, where I live. I am a high school administrator with about 20 years of band director experience, and I would like to keep my foot in the musical door. It would be interesting to explore the history and exciting to 'reactivate' a once existing unit from our area. Thanks for your help!