1835—New York/New Orleans

Trombonist Felippe Cioffi leaves New York along with several other leading instrumentalists to join the St. Charles Theater orchestra in New Orleans—at the time, the largest concert hall in the United States. Cioffi soon becomes a “frequent attraction” as soloist, and is featured at every major venue in the area, including the St. Charles Theater, St. Charles Hotel, St. Louis Hotel, Vauxhall Gardens, Carrollton Gardens, and St. Louis Cathedral (Kmen 138, 210; Guion, Four American).