Arthur Pryor
Arthur Pryor | |
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Pryor with his trombone in 1920 | |
| Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders | |
| In office 1934–1937 | |
| Preceded by | Bryant B. Newcomb |
| Succeeded by | J. Russell Woolley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Arthur Willard Pryor September 22, 1869 Saint Joseph, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | June 18, 1942 (aged 72) |
| Resting place | Glenwood Cemetery |
| Party | Democratic Party |
| Spouse | Maude Russell |
| Children | 3, including Roger Pryor |
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| Musical career | |
| Origin | Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Instrument | Trombone |
| Years active | 1892–1933 |
| Formerly of | Sousa Band |
Arthur Willard Pryor (September 22, 1869 – June 18, 1942) was a trombone virtuoso, bandleader, and soloist with the Sousa Band. He was a prolific composer of band music, his best-known composition being "The Whistler and His Dog". In later life, he became a Democratic Party politician from New Jersey, who served on the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders during the 1930s.