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Critical commentary (1999)
Thesis
Graham, P. Critical commentary. (Thesis). University of Salford

The pieces [on this recording] guide the listener along a 15-year musical time-line, from his first major brass band composition, Dimensions, to his latest work, On Alderley Edge.. ' When I first read those comments in late September 1997 I real... Read More about Critical commentary.

The 19th century brass band in Northern England : musical and social factors in the development of a major amateur musical medium (1999)
Thesis
Newsome, R. The 19th century brass band in Northern England : musical and social factors in the development of a major amateur musical medium. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

This thesis examines the development of the amateur wind band in Britain during the nineteenth century, with special reference to the increasing domination of the brass band, particularly in northern England. After a preliminary review of British a... Read More about The 19th century brass band in Northern England : musical and social factors in the development of a major amateur musical medium.