Book Talk, Signing & Meet the Author w/ Dr. Bruce Gleason

TUES | JAN 28 | 5-7 PM
THE LIBRARY
Book Talk, Signing & Meet the Author w/ Minneapolis Club Member Dr. Bruce P. Gleason
Cold War Cadence: A Military Musician’s Berlin Memoir, 1988–1991
Join us for an unforgettable evening with Minneapolis Club Member Dr. Bruce P. Gleason, a former euphonium player with the 298th U.S. Army Band, for a special book talk and signing in the Library. Dr. Gleason will discuss his captivating new memoir, Cold War Cadence: A Military Musician's Berlin Memoir, 1988–1991 (Calumet Editions, 2024), which offers a unique glimpse into both the Cold War era and the rich cultural landscape of Berlin at a pivotal time in history.
What to Expect:
• An In-Depth Discussion: Dr. Gleason will share vivid recollections from his years in Berlin, offering an insider’s view of life in the city during the late 1980s and early 1990s—an era of political upheaval, cultural change, and the dramatic fall of the Berlin Wall.
• Historic Insights: Through personal letters, notes, and photos, Dr. Gleason intertwines his experiences as a military musician with the broader history of Berlin’s Prussian and Nazi past, making for a compelling narrative that will satisfy both Cold War enthusiasts and general history lover.
• A Travelogue of Surprises: Along the way, Gleason recounts his travels across Europe and Asia, providing an entertaining and insightful look at the world beyond Berlin during his military service.

Meet the Author:
Dr. Bruce Gleason is a professor of music history and music education at the University of St. Thomas. His first book, Sound the Trumpet, Beat the Drums: Horse-Mounted Bands of the U.S Army, 1820 — 1940 was published by the University of Oklahoma Press in 2016, and along with publishing over fifty articles in music education and music history, he has spent the past 40 years researching the history of military music around the world.
Book Signing Opportunity:
Following the talk, Dr. Gleason will be available to sign copies of Cold War Cadence, available for purchase at the event from Next Chapter Booksellers, the largest independent bookstore in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
This event promises to be a rich and rewarding experience for anyone interested in Cold War history, military music, or the cultural shifts that shaped the world during a transformative period.
There will be a cash bar and hosted light appetizers.
For members, their guests and open to the public.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Minneapolis Club, 729 2nd Avenue South, Minneapolis, United States