Word: brass
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...concert which the Brass Band gave in front of Matthews last night was very successful. The Glee Club did not sing on account of the coldness of the evening. Long before the hour for commencing, the choice seats along the balcony were occupied by the allpervading mucker. The selections were very satisfactorily rendered by the Brass Band, and with a little more experience their playing will not doubt prove a source of great enjoyment to the college in the coming weeks...
...Glee Club and Brass Band will give a concert in the yard to night...
...BRASS BAND. Rehearsal to-night, at 7.30. No one will be allowed to play at the first yard concert who does not attend this rehearsal...
...BRASS BAND. Very important rehearsal to-night at 7.30 in Roberts Hall. Every member must attend...
...felt in the ability of the instrumentalists. The performance of this part of the programme was quite up to the usual standard. The "Turkish March" by Beethoven was particularly well received. The effect of the "Pizzicato Polka" was somewhat marred by an unfortunate want of harmony in the brass. A very pleasing episode occured after this piece, when Mr. Cary, president of the Sodality, stepped forward and in behalf of the members, presented Mr. Forchheimer with a gold-tipped baton as a token of their appreciation of the zeal and efficiency with which he has performed the duties of conductor...