The Changing of the Guard (Hilliam, Bentley Collingwood)

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Publisher. Info. London: Peter Maurice Music Co Ltd., 1931. Plate P.M.M.C: 1057.
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Work Title The Changing Of The Guard
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Composer Hilliam, Bentley Collingwood
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IBH 1
Key E-flat major
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1931
First Performance. 1931
First Publication. 1931
Librettist Malcolm McEachern (1883-1945)
Language English
Dedication The Brigade of Guards (With Permission)
Average DurationAvg. Duration 3 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Early 20th century
Piece Style Early 20th century
Instrumentation voice, piano
Extra Information A song about one of the most famous London attractions, and some attempts at persuasion to go see said attraction.