Mills/Bogart Brothers Scholarship
The Mills Brothers began
their career in 1925 as “Four Boys and a Guitar”.
Their parents, John H. and Ethel M. Mills moved to
Piqua
in 1908-09.
The “Four Boys” got their professional start with
the local Greenamyer Orchestra.
Their first record was cut in 1927 and during the
next fifty years, the group cut over 1,246 records.
The Mills Brothers biggest hits included “Tiger
Rag”, “Glow Worm”, and “Bye Bye Blackbird”.
Similarly, the Bogart Brothers began their careers
locally with their starring roles on the
Lehman
Catholic
High School
stage.
They are the sons of Kathy and Bob Bogart of
Houston
,
Ohio
.
Matt, Daniel and Dominic received the Mills Brothers
Scholarship and have pursued careers in professional music
performing in various roles on stage around the country.
Kevin chose not to pursue a career in the arts.
He plays guitar as a hobby and for various musical
productions.
Applications
and Letters of Recommendation must be received by the
Piqua
Area Chamber of Commerce,
326
N. Main Street, P.O. Box 1142
Piqua,
Ohio 45356
by
May 1, 2009
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