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Roll up! Roll up! - 19th century circus and other professional bands in the British Isles
- Author(s):
- Gavin Holman (see profile)
- Date:
- 2020
- Group(s):
- North American British Music Studies Association
- Subject(s):
- Brass instruments
- Item Type:
- Article
- Tag(s):
- Brass bands, circus music, Brass Instruments
- Permanent URL:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.17613/q81a-tr32
- Abstract:
- During the 19th century, many travelling entertainment shows criss-crossed the country as they thrilled audiences with their various acts. Circuses, menageries, waxworks and minstrel shows usually had a band attached to them to provide exciting music, drawing in the punters and emphasising the acts themselves. In addition to these bands, other static entertainment venues also engaged professional bands to supply musical entertainment to their clientele - these included pleasure gardens, theatres and museums.
- Metadata:
- xml
- Status:
- Published
- Last Updated:
- 3 years ago
- License:
- All Rights Reserved
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