About the Quaker City String Band

  • The Quaker City String Band re-organized in 1931 and has recently celebrated its 75th Anniversary.
  • Since the Quaker City String Band re-organized…
    • we have won 15 first prizes
    • we have placed 2nd 11 times
    • we have placed out of the top 10 only 6 times
  • From the time the Quaker City String Band re-organized, we have only been lead by two captains.
    • Ray Endriss (1931 - 1971)
    • Bob Shannon, Jr. (1972 - present)
  • Quaker City is one of the "winningest" String Bands in existence.
  • Quaker City's official motto is "Class, Pride & Commitment"…a motto we proudly stand by and strive to represent at every public appearance and all events our members attend.