Avila Aguilar, Julio 12.apr.1870-1959 Mexico, Guadalajara - Mexico City
saxophonist, oboist, 1885 studied alto saxophone and music theory under Clemente Aguirre at Escuela de Artes y Oficios, 1890 alto saxophonist in the Banda de Gendarmeria del Estado de Jalisco, 1897 studied oboe with Florentino Acosta in Mexico City and joined the band of the 8th Regimiento de Caballeria, 1906-1907 he toured the USA with Banda de Musica del Estado de Jalisco, winning first prize in the music competition organized by the Elks Society of Philadelphia, 1907 studied oboe with Jesus Desachy at Conservatorio Nacional in Mexico City, 1914-1935 teacher oboe at Conservatorio Nacional, 1915 oboist in Banda de Policia del Distrito Federal, 1945 oboist and founder of Banda de la Secretaria de Educacion