Brass Band Collection

Queen Elizabeth II - The Trooping of the Colour Ceremony, which marks The Queens Official Birthday. (Picture) Queen alongside Prince Philip on horseback (Centre) through The Mall Central London

The band headed the procession of strikers from Swan Hunter shipbuilders in Wallsend

At Kings Cross, Major General Sir Cecil Pereira in the cab of Coldstreamer, the
At Kings Cross, Major General Sir Cecil Pereira in the cab of " Coldstreamer", the naming of which engine he had just performed. 20 June 1939

Sons of the Brave, 1880 (oil on canvas)
LMG419689 Sons of the Brave, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Morris, Philip Richard (1838-1902); 269.2x188 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; (add.info)

The Quiet Street, a Sketch from a Study Window, 1856. Satirical print showing a noisy London street: a brassband
FLO4995451 The Quiet Street, a Sketch from a Study Window, 1856. Satirical print showing a noisy London street: a brassband, Masaniello's pipe organ, a hurdy gurdy, blackface musicians

Dreyfus affair, 1900 (illustration)
8698367 Dreyfus affair, 1900 (illustration) by Gravelle (1855-1920); (add.info.: Dreyfus Affair. Alfred Dreyfus back from the Devil's Island, french penal colony of Cayenne, 1899)

Free opening of the Royal Horticultural Society's Gardens on the anniversary of the late..., 1864. Creator: Unknown
Free opening of the Royal Horticultural Society's Gardens on the anniversary of the late Prince Consort's birthday, 1864

Mode of Advertising in Philadelphia, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Mode of Advertising in Philadelphia, 1876. The streets of Philadelphia, as of New York and other great American cities, offer to the stranger's eye not a little that is amusing

Opening of the Barnsley Branch Railway: the Procession entering the Regent-Street Station, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Opening of the Barnsley Branch Railway: the Procession entering the Regent-Street Station, 1857. The opening ceremony consisted of a procession of the workmen employed in the construction of

Changing of the Guard, 1888. Creator: Erik Henningsen
Changing of the Guard, 1888

Portrait of Claude Thornhill, Sandy Siegelstien, Willie Wechsler, Micky...Beautiful Doll, N.Y
Portrait of Claude Thornhill, Sandy Siegelstien, Willie Wechsler, Micky Folus, Mario Rullo, Danny Polo, Lee Konitz, Bill Bushing, and Joe Shulman, Columbia Pictures studio

Portrait of Barney Bigard, Ben Webster, Otto... Howard Theater(?), Washington, D.C. 1938
Portrait of Barney Bigard, Ben Webster, Otto Toby Hardwick(e), Harry Carney, Rex William Stewart, Sonny Greer, Wallace (Leon) Jones(?), and Ray Nance, Howard Theater(?), Washington, D.C

Portrait of Sandy Siegelstien, Willie Wechsler, Micky...Columbia Pictures...Beautiful Doll, NY
Portrait of Sandy Siegelstien, Willie Wechsler, Micky Folus, Joe Shulman, Billy Exiner, Mario Rullo, Danny Polo, Lee Konitz, and Bill Bushing, Columbia Pictures studio, the making of Beautiful Doll

Portrait of Irving Lasch, ca. July 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Irving Lasch, ca. July 1947

Band concert, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Band concert, between c1900 and c1930

Lima Music Choir, Britt Edvin, Emil Samuelsson, Leonard Hansson, Mill- Johan Olsson.... 1917. Creator: Leonard Hansson
Lima Music Choir, Britt Edvin, Emil Samuelsson, Leonard Hansson, Mill- Johan Olsson, Viktor Majanis, Tomt E. Olsson, Emil Hansson, Gottfrid Karelius, Olle Karelius

The music pavilion of the Vienna Schützenfest from 1898. Creator: Gustav Korompay
The music pavilion of the Vienna Schutzenfest from 1898

Princess Diana meets and greets the people of Atherstone, Warwickshire, England on one of her many walkabouts. Picture taken 27th June 1985

The youth of Glossop School Band to play the last music in the Kings Hall at Belle Vue before it is torn down. February 1982

Suffragette Martyrs Released from Prison, 1908, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Suffragette " Martyrs" Released from Prison, 1908, (1933). A triumphant procession with banners and a brass band

Hampton Institute, Va. - the band, 1899 or 1900. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Hampton Institute, Va. - the band, 1899 or 1900

Germany, Bavaria, Munich, Oktoberfest Parade, Detail of Sheet Music and Brass Instrument

The Fanfare, 1927 (oil on canvas)
XIR207078 The Fanfare, 1927 (oil on canvas) by Adler, Jules (1865-1952); Musee de la Chartreuse, Douai, France

The band and wolfhound mascot of the Irish Guards wearing the shamrock on St Patricks Day (colour litho)
3545572 The band and wolfhound mascot of the Irish Guards wearing the shamrock on St Patricks Day (colour litho) by Macpherson

Les hommes de l Armee Rouge (The Red Army Men). Parade des troupes de l union sovietique dans les rues d une ville
FIA5348779 Les hommes de l Armee Rouge (The Red Army Men). Parade des troupes de l union sovietique dans les rues d une ville enneigee durant la seconde guerre mondiale (1939-1945)

Vancouvers Kitsilano Boys Band, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Vancouvers Kitsilano Boys Band, c1935. Canadian Champions Toronto 1931, Pacific Northwest & B. C. [British Columbia] Champions 1931-32-33-34. First Prize Winners Worlds Fair Chicago 1933. Arthur W

The Fanfare, 1898 (colour litho)
CHT211904 The Fanfare, 1898 (colour litho) by Le Petit, Alfred (1841-1909); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Halifax Street Scene, 1890 (oil on canvas)
3822426 Halifax Street Scene, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Oates, John William (1862-after 1901); 39x54.5 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire

The State of Ireland, Demonstration on Mr Parnells Estate, Avondale, Wicklow, Friends ploughing his Land (engraving)
1624134 The State of Ireland, Demonstration on Mr Parnells Estate, Avondale, Wicklow, Friends ploughing his Land (engraving) by O Kelly

Trooping the Colour, poster advertising British Railways, c. 1950 (colour litho)
CH466629 Trooping the Colour, poster advertising British Railways, c.1950 (colour litho) by Clark, Christopher (1875-1942); 97x125 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A street band (sepia photo)
STC347656 A street band (sepia photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Telluride band in Bridal Veil Park Ingram and Bridal Veil Falls, 1886 (b / w photo)
DPL415496 Telluride band in Bridal Veil Park Ingram and Bridal Veil Falls, 1886 (b/w photo) by Goodman, Charles (d.1912); Denver Public Library, Western History Collection; (add.info.: Telluride)

Midday concert in the Lustgarten, Berlin (colour photo)
3103721 Midday concert in the Lustgarten, Berlin (colour photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Midday concert in the Lustgarten, Berlin)

Rehearsing for the birthday parade, illustration from The King
KAT324442 Rehearsing for the birthday parade, illustration from The King, May 25th 1901 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Coventry Fair, Victorian sheet music cover (colour litho)
6030648 Coventry Fair, Victorian sheet music cover (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coventry Fair)

Triumphant entry into Constantinople by young Turk soldiers, May, 1909 (b / w photo)
JHL392612 Triumphant entry into Constantinople by young Turk soldiers, May, 1909 (b/w photo) by Grant, Thomas E. & Horace Grant (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Photograph postcard of the Jenkins Orphanage Band, Charleston, South Carolina, 1914
In 1891, the Rev. Daniel J. Jenkins opened the Jenkins Orphanage for African American boys in Charleston, South Carolina. Unable to provide for the growing number of boys under his care, Rev

A military band perform some music infant of a row of houses that have been destroyed in The Blitz. A banner with " Cheer Up" is raised in the background

Trumpet Major Joseph Allen entertains locals in Perugia. 15th July 1944

Princess Diana and Prince Charles meet and greet the people of Atherstone, Warwickshire, England on one of her many walkabouts. Picture taken 27th June 1985

Hundreds lined streets to watch the annual Skelmanthorpe carnival procession through the village centre. Decorated floats were led by Skelmanthorpe band an among the marchers were Thornhill

A Salvation Army band leads carol singers under magnificent tree in St Georges plateau, opposite Lime Street, Liverpool. 20th December 1954

Ten Liverpool schools come together for a carol concert in Clayton Square, Liverpool. They were accompanied by the Liverpool Passenger Transport Band

Music. Sgt. Jacqueline Fox of the Womens Royal Army Corp band, Queen Elizabeth Barracks, Guildford, playing the euphonium. She has been with the band now 4 years and lives at Edgware

Euphonium Player. October 1952 C4784

Queen Elizabeth II - North East Leg of The Jubilee Tour 1977 to celebrate the Silver Jubilee - Cowpen and Crofton Brass Band entertains the party at West Lea, Bedlington celebrates the Silver Jubilee

Woman finalist in the Daily Mirror Beach Beauty contests Fashion Show. August 1959 P013212

Marching band on Parade at Battesea Pleasure Garden. June 1952 C3050-004

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"Captivating the Crowds: The Timeless Allure of Brass Bands" From the grandeur of Queen Elizabeth II's Trooping of the Colour Ceremony to the bustling streets of Kings Cross, brass bands have long been a symbol of celebration and unity. Major General Sir Cecil Pereira leading Coldstreamer from his cab, surrounded by talented musicians, showcases their integral role in military parades. The enchanting painting "Sons of the Brave" immortalizes a Victorian-era brass band, their instruments gleaming under golden light. Meanwhile, suffragette martyrs released from prison in 1908 find solace in the triumphant melodies played by these skilled musicians. Even across borders, such as at Munich's Oktoberfest Parade, brass bands bring joy with their lively tunes and intricate sheet music. In "The Fanfare, " an exquisite oil painting from 1927, every brushstroke captures the passion and energy emanating from these musical ensembles. Not limited to ceremonial events alone, brass bands also hold cultural significance. The Irish Guards proudly display their shamrock on St Patrick's Day while accompanied by their beloved wolfhound mascot—a testament to tradition and pride. In Les hommes de l'Armée Rouge (The Red Army Men), we witness a parade through snow-covered streets during World War II. The fanfare preceding them fills hearts with hope amidst challenging times—an uplifting reminder that music can transcend boundaries. Closer to home is Vancouver's Kitsilano Boys Band—captured in a nostalgic photograph dating back to 1935—where young talents honed their skills while captivating audiences with spirited performances. "The Fanfare" lithograph transports us further back in time—to 1898—and reminds us how this art form has endured throughout history. Halifax Street Scene depicts another era where townsfolk gather around a local brass band playing soul-stirring melodies that resonate within each listener's heart. Lastly, "The State of Ireland" engraving depicts a demonstration on Mr.