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Brass Bands & Cornet Bands of the U.S.A.
Of the many brass bands that have existed in the USA over the last 200 years very few have documented records covering their history. The directory linked below is an attempt to bring together information about some such bands and … Continue reading
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Ladies and families – updated historical directories
I have uploaded updated versions of my papers on ladies’ brass bands and family brass bands. Originally produced in 2018 and 2017 respectively, a number of new bands and further information has been added to each. Women and Brass: the … Continue reading
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Musical Jack Tars
Brass bands on board Royal Navy ships in the 19th and early 20th centuries From the middle of the 19th century Royal Navy warships, especially the larger vessels, often had bands aboard. These were generally brass, with occasional woodwind instruments … Continue reading
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