Band Director  1917-1926

Mr. A. P. Freimuth

   Mr. A. P. Freimuth (Chief) was born in Potsdam Germany, where he received his musical education.  His family came to Texas and he remained in Germany to complete his education, then came to America in 1886.

     He first settled in Yakima in approximately 1917.  He formed the first Davis High School band, which was not an official school unit, but was known as the "Rotary Boys Band" in the late 1920's.  There were approximately 20 members.  He enlisted Mr. Wright to help him by selling instruments to the students.  The band was moved to the high school in 1927, where Mr. Avery Olson became the first official director and stayed so for 15 years.

     Mr. Freimuth has done many interesting things, such as having a band and orchestra in Alaska during the Gold Rush.  He also played in the Royal Canadian Mounted Band and with the Seattle Symphony.