Mike Leckrone & Doug Moe, authors of MOMENTS OF HAPPINESS - at Boswell
Schedule
Tue Oct 29 2024 at 06:30 pm to 07:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Boswell Book Company | Milwaukee, WI
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About this Event
Boswell Book Company presents an evening with Mike Leckrone and Doug Moe, authors of Moments of Happiness: A Wisconson Band Story. The retired director of bands at University of Wisconsin and one of Wisconsin's best music journalists will be in the store to discuss their collaborative book.
from Boswell. Signed copies and personalization available on pre-orders. Please note that signed copies will not be shipped until after the event.
Leckrone's tales from his time as the director of the University of Wisconsin marching band are captured by coauthor Doug Moe in a book that illustrates the mix of discipline, showmanship, work ethic, warmth, wit, and musical skill that made Leckrone's career the stuff of Wisconsin legend. Moments of Happiness takes the reader inside Madison's renowned marching band, and highlights both the glamorous, and not-so-glamorous moments.
“Leckrone and Moe take their readers on a fascinating journey. Reading this book is like sitting down over several cups of coffee with Leckrone and hearing him tell stories about his life and career. I could not put it down!”—Terry Austin, past president, American Bandmasters Association
Mike Leckrone’s myriad civic, music, and academic recognitions include Outstanding Educator of America by the Outstanding Americans Foundation, Citation of Excellence by the National Band Association,and many more.
Doug Moe is one of Wisconsin’s best-known journalists and nonfiction authors. A former editor of Madison Magazine, he wrote a daily newspaper column in Madison for two decades and has published more than a dozen books.
Where is it happening?
Boswell Book Company, 2559 North Downer Avenue, Milwaukee, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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