The British Brass Band: A Musical and Social History [Hardcover]

Trevor Herbert (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 10, 2000 | ISBN-10: 0198166982 | ISBN-13: 978-0198166986 | Edition: Rev Sub

This is the definitive study of the history and music of the traditional British brass band. It explores the origins of the brass band, its unique and exclusive world, and its relevance for wider spheres of music and social history.

Editorial Reviews

Review

`well-researched and well-argued ... Dave Russell and Vic and Sheila Gammon provide splendidly referenced essays on the social background of banding communities ... This is an important book, which will play a significant part in the rehabilitation of a great British tradition and its assimilation into the main-stream of the country's musical life.' Philip Wilby

`In adding 157 pages to his 1991 Bands, Herbert improved what was already a significant contribution to the literature about a British national passion.' M. Meckna, Choice, March 2001.

`This book, surely, is essential reading for all those who take a serious interest in this branch of music-making.' Bram Gay, TLS

`Here at last we have a history, as complete as human endeavour can make, of the birth, development, organization and repertoire of the brass band in the British sense of the term' Bram Gay, TLS

`a thorough appraisal of instruments, both historical and modern.' Rebecca Agnew, Classical Music, 7th Oct 2000.

`an absorbing overview of brass performance practice.' Rebecca Agnew, Classical Music, 7th Oct, 2000.

`fascinating account of cultural change and banding ... a welcome history of Salvation Army bands.' Rebecca Agnew, Classical Music, 7th Oct, 2000.

`a well-rounded examination of more than a century and a half of brass banding.' Rebecca Agnew, Classical Music, 7th Oct, 2000.

`concludes with a substantial appendix of interesting material and an expansive bibliography which only goes to prove the exhaustive research which has been carried out in preparing this excellent volume.' Rebecca Agnew, Clasical Music, 7 Oct. 2000.

`an absorbing overview of brass performance practice ... a thorough appraisal of instruments, both historical and moder, which have all at some point been used in brass bands.' Rebecca Agnew, Clasical Music, 7 Oct, 2000.

About the Author

Trevor Herbert is a Professor of Music at The Open University.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 400 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; Rev Sub edition (August 10, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0198166982
• ISBN-13: 978-0198166986
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,865,824 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)