The need to reconstitute the School of Military Music
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Originally published in 1838, Frédéric Berr's The Need to Reconstitute the School of Military Music on a New Basis to Improve Regimental Music is a treatise on the structure and administration of military bands in 19th-century France. A distinguished clarinetist, composer, and pedagogue, Berr presents a compelling argument for reforming military music education, advocating for a systematic approach to training soldier-musicians, improving regimental orchestras, and eliminating the reliance on civilian musicians (gagistes). Berr outlines the historical evolution of military bands, their organ...
Originally published in 1838, Frédéric Berr's The Need to Reconstitute the School of Military Music on a New Basis to Improve Regimental Music is a treatise on the structure and administration of military bands in 19th-century France. A distinguished clarinetist, composer, and pedagogue, Berr presents a compelling argument for reforming military music education, advocating for a systematic approach to training soldier-musicians, improving regimental orchestras, and eliminating the reliance on civilian musicians (gagistes). Berr outlines the historical evolution of military bands, their organizational shortcomings, and the pressing need for a dedicated school of military music to elevate performance standards. His proposals, rooted in both artistic and practical considerations, reflect the challenges of balancing musical excellence with military discipline. This first-ever English translation by Craig Dabelstein brings Berr's insights to a modern audience, shedding light on a pivotal moment in the history of military music. Essential reading for music historians, military scholars, and wind band enthusiasts, this edition preserves Berr's original vision while making it accessible to contemporary readers.
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