— by Isabel Robertson Born on April 4, 1884 on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, William Arquette would become an influential musician in Tacoma and surrounding regions. He was a talented multi instrumentalist playing the trombone, trumpet, cornet and sousaphone. William Arquette’s musical journey began at the Cushman Indian School. The school systems were cruel and demoralizing, yet Arquette found joy in the bands on the … Continue reading “Chief” William Arquette (1884-1943)