ANNOUNCING THE PUBLICATION OF THE STORY OF THE FRANKLIN SILVER CORNET BAND Based on decades of research and interviews, Musical Service presents the life and times of the Franklin Silver Cornet Band. The book includes tales of our most colorful characters, from Grassy Nichols to Roland Davis, and shows how the band has been part of the history of its community. This is the story of Franklin's band, but it is also the story of how small town America has changed and adapted over the last 150 years, and how bands have been part of that change. A great read for those interested in Frankin's history and those who love bands and band music. The book is available in both softcover and hardcover from the publisher and at most on-line booksellers. Purchase a copy directly from the publisher . Purchase a copy from Barnes & Noble. Purchase a copy from amazon.com. Take a peek at excerpts from the book!! Chapter Two.     Chapter Eleven .   Chapter Twenty-four . And if you would like to search the index to check for a particular name in the book you can do that here (though it's a pretty long page).