An almost forgotten American tradition that emerged in the latter half of the 18th century, the Colonial Band is here revived by bandmaster David McKay and the ensemble. Recorded 1976, the album is divided into sections (New England Band Music, Patriotic, Vocal, and Larger Forms) which McKay thinks most accurately represents what would have been a Colonial Band's repertoire. The liner notes include detailed information of the history of Colonial Bands in general (including a written account by a young boy detailing his excitement at seeing a Colonial Band). While one might expect a brass band style, the Colonial Band instead performs classical music.
1 New England Band Music - Trumpet Tune with Fuging Section
2 New England Band Music - a Lesson (3 Parts)
3 New England Band Music - Masonic Procession #1
4 New England Band Music - Judea
5 New England Band Music - Jargon
6 Colonial Band and Vocal Music - O! Had I Been By Fate Decreed
7 Colonial Band and Vocal Music - My Dolly Was the Fairest Thing
8 Colonial Band and Vocal Music - Save Me O Lord
9 Colonial Band and Vocal Music - "Anthem for Christmas Day" - the Heavens Declare
10 Colonial Band and Vocal Music - "Anthem for Christmas Day" - the King's Praise, How Matchless Is Thy Form
11 Colonial Band and Vocal Music - "Anthem for Christmas Day" - O Royal Bride, So Shall Thy Beauty Charm
12 Colonial Band and Vocal Music - "Anthem for Christmas Day" - the Lord of Hosts
13 Patriotic Music - 3 18th Century Settings of Star-Spangled Banner - Anachreonic Hymn
14 Patriotic Music - 3 18th Century Settings of Star-Spangled Banner - Anachreonic Canzonet
15 Patriotic Music - 3 18th Century Settings of Star-Spangled Banner - Adams and Liberty or Boston Patriotic Song
16 Colonial Band and the Larger Forms - Concerto in C Major (Op. 2, #4): Andante
17 Colonial Band and the Larger Forms - Concerto in C Major (Op. 2, #4): Allegro
18 Colonial Band and the Larger Forms - Concerto in C Major (Op. 2, #4): Theme and Variations
19 Colonial Band and the Larger Forms - Concerto in D Major: Largo
20 Colonial Band and the Larger Forms - Concerto in D Major: Allegro
21 Colonial Band and the Larger Forms - Concerto in D Major: Andante
22 Colonial Band and the Larger Forms - Concerto in D Major: Jig
An almost forgotten American tradition that emerged in the latter half of the 18th century, the Colonial Band is here revived by bandmaster David McKay and the ensemble. Recorded 1976, the album is divided into sections (New England Band Music, Patriotic, Vocal, and Larger Forms) which McKay thinks most accurately represents what would have been a Colonial Band's repertoire. The liner notes include detailed information of the history of Colonial Bands in general (including a written account by a young boy detailing his excitement at seeing a Colonial Band). While one might expect a brass band style, the Colonial Band instead performs classical music.
