The Leader of The Town Brass Band (Longstaffe, Ernest)

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Ross Duncan Boyle (2020/4/20)

Publisher. Info. London: Chappell and Co, 1929. Plate C.C 30,151.
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Misc. Notes Many thanks to Bygone Tunes, who provided a scan to myself (with payment).
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Free Recordings

  • Performances by Norman Williams:
Williams singing the song in 1929 (Ironically to piano accompaniment)
  • Performances by Foster Richardson:
Richardson's Zonophone version (Orchestral accompaniment)
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General Information

Work Title The Leader of The Town Brass Band
Alternative. Title
Composer Longstaffe, Ernest
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IEL 1
Key E-flat major
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1929
First Performance. 1929
First Publication. 1929
Librettist Composer
Language English
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 the experiences of a leader of the town brass band. From conducting the band, to the charming of the ladies. Reminds me of the film "Brassed Off", a film about the same subject. British users of this site will be familiar with this film.