The Stalybridge Old Band (still in existence) was formed in 1809 and was perhaps the first civilian brass band in the world.īands using the British instrumentation are the most common form of brass band in the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand, and are also widespread in continental Europe, Japan and North America. The modern form of the brass band in the United Kingdom dates back to the 19th century, with a vibrant tradition of competition based around communities and local industry, with colliery bands being particularly notable. In Britain, a brass band (known regionally as a silver band or colliery band) is a musical ensemble comprising a standardized range of brass and percussion instruments. JSTOR ( October 2019) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message).Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.įind sources: "British brass band" – news
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