What is a Brass Band?
The term brass band has been used for different types of ensembles, from military bands to New Orleans jazz band. In this case, I’m thinking specifically of the British-style brass band.
Rather than rewrite a complex definition, I’ll point you to existing resources on the web.
- Wikipedia entry: Brass band (British style)
- A brief history of brass bands (NABBA)
- What is a brass band? (NABBA)
- Definitions of brass band on the web (Google)
- The past and future of brass bands (Nigel Horne) (pdf 60 KB)
- How to write for brass bands (Nigel Horne)
- What is a brass band? (IBEW)
Written by Ian McKenzie on December 29th, 2006 with no comments.
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