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Author Farr, Ray.

Title The Distin Legacy : the Rise of the Brass Band in 19th-Century Britain.

Publication Info. Newcastle upon Tyne : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2013.
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Description 1 online resource (475 pages)
Physical Medium polychrome
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Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS; LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS; FOREWORD; CHAPTER ONE -- THE EVOLUTION OF THE BRASS BAND MOVEMENT IN 19th-CENTURY BRITAIN; CHAPTER TWO -- THE DISTIN FAMILY MEMBERS; CHAPTER THREE -- THE DISTIN FAMILY BRASS ENSEMBLE; CHAPTER FOUR -- THE DISTIN FAMILY REPERTORY, PERFORMANCE AND PRESENTATIONAL STYLE; CHAPTER FIVE -- THE DISTIN FAMILY INSTRUMENTATION AND THE ADOPTION OF SAXHORNS; CHAPTER SIX -- THE DISTINS AS MANUFACTURERS; CHAPTER SEVEN -- THE DISTINS AS ARRANGERS, COMPOSERS AND PUBLISHERS; CHAPTER EIGHT -- THE DISTINS AND BRASS BAND CONTESTS; CHAPTER NINE -- THE DISTIN LEGACY; APPENDIX A.
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Summary The rise of the brass band in 19th-century Britain is a historical, social and cultural phenomenon which represents the foundation of the modern international brass band movement. Authors such as Trevor Herbert, Arnold Myers and Roy Newsome mention and acknowledge the relevance of the Distin Family brass ensemble; however, extensive research has produced new information. This book examines the various Distin projects as the main reason why brass bands of today are established in their current ...
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 457-460) and index.
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Subject Distin family.
Distin family.
Distin Family Brass Ensemble.
Brass band music -- History and criticism.
Brass band music.
Brass bands -- Great Britain -- 19th century.
Brass bands.
Great Britain.
Chronological Term 19th century
Subject Band musicians -- Great Britain -- Biography.
Band musicians.
Genre/Form Biographies.
Subject Musical instrument makers -- Great Britain -- Biography.
Musical instrument makers.
Music publishers -- Great Britain -- Biography.
Music publishers.
Chronological Term 1800 - 1899
Genre/Form Electronic books.
History.
Biographies.
Other Form: Print version: Farr, Ray. Distin Legacy : The Rise of the Brass Band in 19th-Century Britain. Newcastle upon Tyne : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, ©2013 9781443842402
ISBN 9781443865968 (electronic book)
1443865966 (electronic book)
1322056919
9781322056913

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