Francis Maria Scala papers, 1816-2013

Collection Summary

Title	Francis Maria Scala papers, 1816-2013
Span Dates	1816-2013
Bulk Dates	(1820-1915)
Call No.	ML31.S3
Creator	Scala, Francis Maria, 1819?-1903
Extent	Approximately 900 items
Extent	40 containers
Extent	15.5 linear feet
Language	Collection material in English and Italian
Location	Music Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Finding Aid Permalink	Cite or bookmark this finding aid as: https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu017008
LCCN Permalink	LC Catalog record: https://lccn.loc.gov/2010561360
Summary	Francis Maria Scala was an Italian-born naturalized American military band director, musician, and composer. The first musician to lead the United States Marine Corps (USMC) Band, Scala was one of its most influential directors. During his tenure from 1855 to 1871, he increased the size of the band, improved and enlarged its repertoire, enhanced its popularity through public outdoor concerts, and provided balanced instrumentation of both woodwinds and brass which set the groundwork for the improvements made under John Philip Sousa. The collection consists primarily of manuscript and printed music arranged or composed by Francis Scala for band concerts, military formations, and White House functions. It also includes photographs, clippings, programs, promotional materials, correspondence, and other materials.