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Keep it in the Family - the Family Brass Bands that entertained the USA and UK in the late 19th and early 20th centuries
- Author(s):
- Gavin Holman (see profile)
- Date:
- 2019
- Group(s):
- North American British Music Studies Association
- Subject(s):
- Brass instruments, Music, History
- Item Type:
- Article
- Tag(s):
- Family bands, brass bands, Brass Instruments, Music history
- Permanent URL:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.17613/esh5-3134
- Abstract:
- Family bands were not uncommon in the later 1800s and early 1900s. They were most prevalent in the USA but other countries had their fair share, including the UK and Germany. Some bands were amateur in their activities, and remained resident in their local area. Others adopted the professional mantle and travelled the country giving concerts, appearing at shows, circuses and on the stage. Although the various family bands had different line-ups and instrumentation, they were quite popular as entertainment troupes, sometimes singing, dancing and performing sketches in addition to their, often, multi-instrumental abilities. This paper gives details and pictures of more than 160 such named bands.
- Metadata:
- xml
- Status:
- Published
- Last Updated:
- 4 years ago
- License:
- All Rights Reserved
keep-it-in-the-family.pdf