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Monthly Archives: September 2019
Punishments
Punishments for banding infractions were harsh in the 19th century. Rules were common, strict and often involved fines and other measures. These three cornet players had split notes during a contest, losing the band their first place. As you can … Continue reading
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Oh, Listen to the Band – songs inspired by brass bands
As brass bands gained in popularity, composers and arrangers naturally produced pieces to supply the ensembles with the music for their craft. It was not long before some of those pieces became arranged for solo or piano performance, sometimes with … Continue reading
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Musical postcards – how to get a tune through the mail
The “golden age” of postcards is generally reckoned to be between 1895 and 1914. During that time their popularity increased and many different subjects were depicted on their fronts. These ranged from the purely topographical scenes of various places in Britain … Continue reading
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Music of discipline and reform – the bands of children’s orphanages, industrial schools and asylums
From the early 17th century through to WW2, at least, large numbers of institutions were established to provide for various segments of society which did not fit into “normal” life. These included orphans, the sick, criminals the destitute, paupers, and … Continue reading
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