In his role as capobanda , Ponchielli founded a band school and a tradition that waned only at the onset of World War I .
In 1864 , native son Amilcare Ponchielli became its leader and created what might be considered one of the greatest bands of all time .
In his role as capobanda , son founded a band school and a tradition that waned only at the onset of World War I .
In 1864 , native son Amilcare Ponchielli became its leader and created what might be considered one of the greatest bands of all time .