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Monthly Archives: February 2011

The Wagner tuba: the orchestra’s least known brass member
Trombone and other brass

The Wagner tuba: the orchestra’s least known brass member

What is the most recently member of the orchestra? The tuba, invented in 1835 would seem to qualify, except that …Read the Rest

A little classical music quiz

A little classical music quiz

Let’s try something a bit more interactive today, classical music lovers. I have a little multiple-choice quiz for you. Don’t …Read the Rest

Grimethorpe Colliery Band, Saddleworth, and Nostalgia

Grimethorpe Colliery Band, Saddleworth, and Nostalgia

I decided to look at YouTube for inspiration for today’s post and thought it was past time to mention the …Read the Rest