Ryan, Joseph
(1987)
The Army School of Music
1922 - 1940.
Masters thesis, National University of Ireland Maynooth.
Abstract
The Army School of Music is an established, albeit small,
component of Irish musical life. It is currently recognized through
its four constituent military bands which make their contribution to
the Defence Forces and the state much in the manner of bands in other
European countries. Notwithstanding this, the institution, which
encompasses the majority of musical agencies in the army, retains the
original title although the school referred to is now a remote
element. But the retention of the title reveals something of the
ambitious concept which prompted its creation.
This dissertation seeks to trace the formation and evolution of
the Army School of Music, and to account for its early in itiative and
the reasons underlying the abatement of its influence. A brief
review of music in Ireland at the turn of the century is provided to
set in context the school's creation. Likewise, attention is devoted
to the growth of the band movement, and the Irish position is
contrasted with that of other European countries, most notably
Germany whence hailed the first director of the school, Wilhelm Fritz
Brase. There is a detailed exposition of the enterprising objectives
set for the institution at its inception. The significant
contribution made by the school and its individual members to broader
musical activity and Irish music is also recorded.
| Item Type: |
Thesis
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| Keywords: |
Army School of Music;
1922 - 1940; |
| Academic Unit: |
Faculty of Arts,Celtic Studies and Philosophy > Music |
| Item ID: |
5379 |
| Depositing User: |
IR eTheses
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| Date Deposited: |
09 Sep 2014 14:10 |
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