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His musical education began at 7. He had already made up his mind that he wanted to be a musician, and four years later he won all the medals at the conservatory, the beginning of his collection of decorations, which is said to be the largest in his field in the world. That same year he became a violin soloist.
Paul E. Bierley is a member of Whitehall No. 761, Whitehall, Ohio.
Adapted from the U of M Marching Band Centennial Book, Minnesota Hats Off to Thee, ©1992
Paul E. Bierley is a member of Whitehall No. 761, Whitehall, Ohio.
His musical education began at 7. He had already made up his mind that he wanted to be a musician, and four years later he won all the medals at the conservatory, the beginning of his collection of decorations, which is said to be the largest in his field in the world. That same year he became a violin soloist.
Adapted from the U of M Marching Band Centennial Book, Minnesota Hats Off to Thee, ©1992