Karl King

Quick Facts

Full Name	Karl King
Occupation	Composer
Date Of Birth	Feb 21, 1891(1891-02-21)
Age	133
Date Of Death	1971-03-31
Birthplace	Paintersville
Country	United States
Birth City	Ohio
Horoscope	Aquarius

Karl King Biography

Karl King is one of the most popular and richest Composer who was born on February 21, 1891 in Paintersville, Ohio, United States. Composer most well-known for his compositions for Barnum and Bailey’s favorite and also as a marching music bandmaster.

The march that was published in the last time the year 1962’s The Home Town Boy March was dedicated to the the songwriter Hist last published march, 1962’s The Home Town Boy March, was dedicated to songwriter Meredith Wilson..

The son of King, Karl L. King, Jr. was born 1919, and died in 1987.

Karl King Net Worth

Karl King is one of the richest Composer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Karl King 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He received little formal education . He began his career with the circus group at nineteen.

He was the first person to be inducted to the Windjammers Unlimited (Circus Music Historical Society) Hall of Fame.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Karl King Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Karl Ranked on the list of most popular Composer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Karl King celebrates birthday on February 21 of every year.

Top Facts about Karl King

1. Karl King was an American composer and conductor.
2. He composed over 300 works, including marches and circus music.
3. King served as the bandmaster for the Barnum & Bailey Circus.
4. His most famous march is “Barnum and Bailey’s Favorite.”
5. King was inducted into the Bandmasters Hall of Fame in 1970.
6. He was born in Ohio in 1891 and died in Florida in 1971.
7. King began playing cornet at age 11 and joined a circus band at age 15.
8. He wrote his first march, “Aces of the Air,” at age 18.
9. Many of his compositions are still performed by marching bands today.
10. King’s legacy continues through the Karl L. King Municipal Band Festival held annually in Iowa.

What is Karl King's most famous piece of music?

English (a famous march composer), and in 1913 in the Barnum and Bailey band under Ned Brill. At the request of Brill he wrote (and dedicated to Brill) “ Barnum & Bailey’s Favorite“, his most famous march and possibly the most recognizable American music written specifically for the circus.

What instrument did Karl King play?

He soon exchanged that instrument for a euphonium which he played in the Canton Marine Band (made up of boys his own age). Karl’s only formal music instruction consisted of four piano lessons and one harmony lesson from a musical show director, William Bradford.

Where was Karl King from?

Paintersville, OH

Who wrote the Melody Shop march?

Program Notes. The Melody Shop is one of Karl King’s most popular marches and one of the most popular marches of all time. The march is written in Eb and then switches to Ab at the trio.

How old was Karl L King when died?

80 years (1891–1971)