Charles Thiele

He was the son of third-generation German-American Elizabeth Kernig, who supported the family as a chef, and Helmut Thiele, a newly landed German immigrant.

[2] Louise and Carolyn also performed as part of circuit Chautauquas throughout the United States in order to supplement Thiele's income while he headed the Rumford, Maine city band as Musical Director.

[5] Waterloo Metal Stampings produced a variety of music-based items including music stands, drums and cymbals, eventually introducing the production of office furniture.

Run at Thiele's expense, the events hosted international artists and attracted attendees from across North America.

[2] Founded in 1906 by Edwin Parkhurst as The Violin, the monthly publication was a journal dedicated to musical themed news and commentary.

[9] In 1944 Thiele played a role in founding the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra, along with conductor Glenn Kruspe and percussionist Archie Bernhardt.

[10] The camp was dedicated to the memory of Canadian bandsmen who had fought and lost their lives during World War I and II.

[11][3] What would become an annual festival, was the result of a commemorative event to mark the Golden Jubilee of the Waterloo Musical Society.

[13] The event featured fifteen bands and 80 solo performers making it, at the time, the largest music festival in the country.

[5] Bands and solo performers from across Canada and the northern United States played over the course of the festival's run including Boston cornetist Walter Smith, New York saxophonist Sigmund Rascher and NBC Symphony Orchestra tuba player William Bell.

[5] A funeral for Thiele was held on February 6, 1954, at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Kitchener with an address given by Reverend J.G.

[17][8] At the time of his death he was remembered for his contributions to the community by the Kitchener-Waterloo Record: "Mr. Thiele was not only a talented bandsman but he also was gifted as an organizer.