A November 11, 1866 Portland Daily Press (page 5) article notes that ‘Maine’s First Brass Band’ was the Black Band founded by Christopher C. Manuel. Other members of the band included:
-Christopher C. Manuel, Flute
-Titus Skillings, Bazoon
-Joel Young, Clarionet
-Ephrain Small, French Horn
-Rush Shepherd, cymbals
-James Boaz, bass drum
According to the article the band played by ear, performed in military parades.