When citizens of Oskaloosa think of music, the city or municipal bands of the town come to mind. Since the 1880's, Oskaloosa has placed a special emphasis on its band. From the Knights Templar Band to the C.L. Barnhouse Brigade Band, Oskaloosa's…
When citizens of Oskaloosa think of music, the name C.L. Barnhouse comes to mind often. Barnhouse came to Iowa from West Virginia as a young adult in search of a successful music career. In 1890, he made Oskaloosa, Iowa his residence and formed the…
