Bandmaster Collection

Survivors of the Empress of Ireland. 1. Mr Edward Bamford, junior wireless operator on the Empress of Ireland. 2. The Rev J. Wallet, of the United Methodist Church, Westcliff-On-Sea. 3

LCC-LFB Brigade marching band at the Annual Review
The Fire Brigade Band performing at the 1929 Annual Review in Victoria Park, East London. Formed after the First World War

The Tribulations and Triumphs of a Band-President on Board a Man-o -War (engraving)
1062763 The Tribulations and Triumphs of a Band-President on Board a Man-o -War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Music cover, Chanson d Amour Waltz, by J P Clarke, Bandmaster of Her Majestys Scots Guards, played with great success at the International Health Exhibition (London, 1884). Date: late 19th century

C W Griggs MBE, Bandmaster, Borough of Worthing, Sussex
C W Griggs MBE, Bandmaster, Queens Own Cameron Highlanders, Parade Bandstand, Borough of Worthing, Sussex. Date: circa 1908

The Kaisers Visit to the Holy Land, the Turkish Band playing outside the Hotel Carmel, Haifa (engraving)
1063964 The Kaisers Visit to the Holy Land, the Turkish Band playing outside the Hotel Carmel, Haifa (engraving) by English School

A Musical Entente Cordiale (b / w photo)
1051681 A Musical Entente Cordiale (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Musical Entente Cordiale)

Scottish Gathering at Stamford Bridge (engraving)
1616425 Scottish Gathering at Stamford Bridge (engraving) by Morehen, Horace (b.c.1841); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scottish Gathering at Stamford Bridge)

Lieutenant Daniel Godfrey, 1831-1903, father of Sir Dan Godfrey, 1868 - 1939, British music conductor. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June, 1894

Lieutenant Daniel Godfrey, 1831-1903, father of Sir Dan Godfrey, 1868 - 1939, British music conductor. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June, 1894

Music cover, The Stable Call Polka, by J G Jones, Master of the Band, dedicated to Captain Coster of the 16th Queens Lancers. circa 1850s

JP Sousa - Tat; er 1903
John Philip Sousa (1854 - 1932) nicknamed The March King American bandmaster and composer of about 140 military marches, including Stars and Stripes Forever (1897) Date: 1903

Dutch wind band playing in open air, Holland
A Dutch wind band playing in the open air, Holland

Sea Scouts playing bagpipes, Gibraltar
Gibraltar Sea Scouts playing the bagpipes and drums, practising for their visit to Edinburgh for the 15th Scottish International Scout Jamboree at Blair Atholl Castle, Scotland. Date: 1970s

London Fire Brigade band members
Members of the LCC-London Fire Brigade band, standing in a row playing their instruments. Date: 1937

GEORGIA: BAND, c1900. African American members in a band, posed in front of a building in Georgia. Photograph, c1900

JOHN PHILIP SOUSA (1854-1932). American bandmaster and composer. Conducting at American League Park in Washington, D.C. Photograph, 8 June 1923

JOHN PHILIP SOUSA (1854-1932). American bandmaster and composer. Photograph, 23 May 1914

John Philip Sousa (1854 - 1932) American composer
John Philip Sousa (1854 - 1932) American march composer and bandmaster. Cartoon by David Wilson marking the end of Sousas visit to Britain, February 1903. Halftone

London Fire Brigade band members
Members of the LCC-London Fire Brigade band, standing in a row playing their instruments

Bandmaster Sousa. John Philip Sousa, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly right. Date between 1890 and 1910

Australian band playing a march, Bapaume, France, WW1
The band of the 5th Australian Infantry Brigade, led by Bandmaster Pheagan of 19th Battalion, playing the Victoria March at Grand Place (the main square), Bapaume, northern France

Jp Sousa Farewell Tour
JOHN PHILIP SOUSA nicknamed The March King, American bandmaster and composer: programme for his farewell tour of Britain. Date: 1854 - 1932

Boys Band at Erdington Homes, Birmingham
Boys military band at Erdington Cottage Homes, Birmingham. As well as the boys and their instruments, the picture includes the Union Chairman (left)

Boys Band, Wigmore Schools, West Midlands
The Boys Band at the Walsall and West Bromwich District School on Pennyhill Lane, Wigmore. They are in uniform, holding their instruments on the steps of the building

Union Workhouse, Tonbridge, Kent, Boys Drill
A line of boys at Tonbridge Union workhouse in Kent, probably in band uniforms, hold their rifles in military drill style. A man at the left of the line (their bandmaster?) looks

Jp Sousa / Concert Prog 11
JOHN PHILIP SOUSA nicknamed The March King American bandmaster and composer of about 140 military marches, including Stars and Stripes Forever (1897)

Jp Sousa / Postcard
JOHN PHILIP SOUSA nicknamed The March King American bandmaster and composer of about 140 military marches, including Stars and Stripes Forever (1897)

Naser Od-Din Music Sheet
NASER OD-DIN Shah of Persia, featured on a popular music sheet of The Persian March by Dan Godfrey, bandmaster of the Grenadier Guards

Titanic / Musician
Mr Wallace Hartley, Bandmaster on the Titanic

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"Bandmaster: A Melodic Journey Through History" Step into the world of bandmasters, where their passion for music transcends time and tragedy. From the survivors of the Empress of Ireland to the LCC-LFB Brigade marching band at the Annual Review, these leaders have left an indelible mark on musical history. "The Tribulations and Triumphs of a Band-President on Board a Man-o-War" captures the challenges faced by these dedicated individuals as they navigate life aboard a warship. An engraving depicting this struggle showcases their unwavering commitment to creating harmonious melodies amidst chaos. The funeral service programme for Wallace Hartley, bandmaster of the Titanic, serves as a poignant reminder of his tragic fate in 1912. This color lithograph immortalizes his legacy, reminding us that even in darkness, music can bring solace and unity. J. P. Clarke's enchanting "Chanson d'Amour Waltz" graces our ears through its captivating music cover. It transports us to an era when bandmasters orchestrated romantic melodies that stirred hearts and ignited passions. C. W. Griggs MBE stands proudly as Bandmaster for Worthing, Sussex - embodying dedication and leadership within his community. His influence echoes far beyond mere notes; it resonates with camaraderie and inspiration. Witnessing The Kaiser's Visit to Holy Land is made more memorable by Haifa's Turkish Band playing outside Hotel Carmel—an engraving capturing cultural exchange through melodious diplomacy—a testament to how music bridges divides between nations. "A Musical Entente Cordiale, " captured in black-and-white photography, symbolizes harmony between different cultures united under one melody—showcasing how bands transcend borders while fostering understanding among diverse communities. At Stamford Bridge's Scottish Gathering depicted in an engraving, we witness bagpipes resounding alongside other instruments—a celebration where bandmasters preserve heritage through vibrant tunes that echo across generations.