Sir.-I have the greatest admiration for Mr Fairburn’s articles on the subject of the Fine Arts, but I think he has got out of his depth when he writes so dogmatically about brass bands. With his first sentence I agree wholeheartedly, but the remainder of his letter can be. dismissed as a witty piece of journalese without making a useful or helpful approach to the subject. . . . I was introduced to music through the brass band. I have played in symphony orchestras and smaller musical combinations, but I still feel that the brass band has some contribution to make in the field of music. . . . All people are entitled to their likes and dislikes and in this respect I appreciate and understand that there are many people who never will like brass bands, just as some dislike virtuoso sopranos and "raging" operatic tenors, but I cannot agree that "the brass band has little or no relation to music. . ..." We must not forget that the brass band has given the world some very fine musicians who have made their name as solo performers on the concert platform, and in our best orchestras. . . It might surprise Mr. Fairburn to know that the principal double bass player in the National Symphony Orchestra
started his musical career in the brass |
band.
A. A.
KIRK
(Mt. Albert). |
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 20, Issue 511, 8 April 1949, Page 19
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