Lincoln Holroyd

Lincoln Holroyd (May 9, 1881 – February 12, 1961) was a cornet soloist with Arthur Pryor, Patrick Conway (The Otsego Farmer, June 21, 1935) and appeared with the John Philip Sousa Band (Utica Observer, December 1943).

Leaving School at the age of 15, he supported himself by working in stores while studying music and at 20 joined the Third Regiment Band of New Jersey.

Prof. Holroyd was elected president of the local branch of the American Federation of Musicians at its last annual meeting and there is no other better equipped for the place.

He enjoys a wide acquaintance in Utica and various other cities where he has played and his artistic musicianship is appreciated by thousands of people.

Besides being a real musician, Prof. Holroyd is gifted with a genial disposition and the faculty of making friends.

He is a teacher of considerable reputation and in numerous ways has made his part in music affairs interesting.

For some time he occupied the position as assistant solo cornet with Pat Conway's famous band."

Herbert L. Clarke, cornet soloist of the John Philip Sousa Band, was entertained by Lincoln Holroyd of Lansing St. while in the city of Utica for two performances at the Majestic Theater.

On August 1, 1924, Holroyd's Municipal Band was filmed on Genesee Street in a silent movie titled "Clothes" directed by A.J.

Cunningham (Utica Observer Dispatch, August 1, 1924) Lincoln remained active as a band director and performer until the day he died.