Charles Thiele, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Charles Thiele

Date of Birth: 17-Nov-1883

Date of Death: 03-Feb-1954

Profession: composer, conductor, bandleader

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Charles Frederick Thiele (November 17, 1884 - February 3, 1954) was an American-Canadian bandmaster, musician and industrialist.
He founded Waterloo Metal Stampings, the first company to manufacture music stands in Canada.
Thiele also established the Waterloo Music Company, which produced sheet music used by bands across Canada.
Actively involved in the local and national music community, Thiele was a founding member of the Ontario Amateur Bands Association and the Canadian Band Association, and was the driving force behind the nationally recognized Waterloo Band Festival.