Fred Jewell

Frederick Alton Jewell (May 28, 1875, in Worthington, Indiana – February 11, 1936, in Worthington, Indiana), was a prolific musical composer who wrote over 100 marches and screamers, including: At the age of 16, Jewell ran away from home and joined the Gentry Bros. Dog & Pony Show as a euphonium player.

After making excellent impressions with successful circus officials, Jewell rose through the ranks.

He eventually landed himself as the leader of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus band (like Karl King, another successful American composer of his time).

From there he began his own publishing company and moved back to his hometown, Worthington, and served as high school band director, as well as a steady composer of band music.

Frederick Jewell died in 1936 at the age of 61 in Worthington.