Marking the birthday of British bandmaster Kenneth Alford (1881-1945) today with an insight into what inspired his most famous piece, the WWI-era classic “Colonel Bogey.” New England Brass Band leader Stephen Bulla had a fascinating insight into where he got the idea for the two-note theme:
https://soundcloud.com/roedeo/the-fore-though-behind-behind
So, naturally, a few “links” to share. First, check out this charming flashmob performance by the British Army Band on the streets of Cardiff, Wales:
And here’s more of Bulla and the New England Brass Band in action, from that Fraser Performance Studio appearance…
Click this link to hear the entire performance: The New England Brass Band In Concert 
Roedeo Productions 
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