Eric Ball
His Life and Music, 1903-1989
Published on 19. October 2012
Book
Hardback
220 pages
978-1-4438-4118-4 (ISBN)
Description
This book is an addition to the British music culture, as it traces the life and work of a renowned Brass Band composer, Eric Ball, during the twentieth century. He takes his place among the great figures in the Brass Band Movement.The book includes a survey of his music, along with a catalogue of his composition output. It also researches into his involvement with the Salvation Army.
Reviews / Votes
'This is a valuable addition to the documentation of Ball's vast musical output and must be highly recommended to those who know his work, and who wish to delve deeper into less familiar territory.'- David Lancaster, Brass Band World.More details
Edition
Unabridged edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Newcastle upon Tyne
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Unabridged edition
Product notice
With dust jacket
Dimensions
Height: 212 mm
Width: 148 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-4438-4118-4 (9781443841184)
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Person
Dennis Taylor is an Honorary Research Fellow in the Music Department of Durham University in the UK. He is a retired music teacher in the secondary school sector. He has researched into the various influences of the Brass Band Movement, and this work is on the life and music of Eric Ball, a renowned Brass Band composer.