Music for the Colonial Band

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.

Track Listing

101	Trumpet Tune with Fuging Section	The Colonial Band of Boston, David McKay	00:57
102	A Lesson (Allegro, Andante, Jig)	The Colonial Band of Boston, David McKay	04:18
103	Masonic Procession No. 1	The Colonial Band of Boston, David McKay	01:50
104	Judea	The Colonial Band of Boston, David McKay	01:09
105	Jargon	The Colonial Band of Boston, David McKay	01:02
106	O! Had I Been by Fate Decreed	The Colonial Band of Boston, David McKay	03:05
107	My Dolly Was the Fairest Thing	The Colonial Band of Boston, David McKay	03:42
108	Save Me O Lord	The Colonial Band of Boston, David McKay	02:39
109	Anthem for Christmas Day - The Heavens Declare	The Colonial Band of Boston, David McKay	01:34
110	Anthem for Christmas Day - The King's Praise, How Matchless Is Thy Form	The Colonial Band of Boston, David McKay	01:45
111	Anthem for Christmas Day - O Royal Bride, So Shall Thy Beauty Charm	The Colonial Band of Boston, David McKay	01:32
112	Anthem for Christmas Day - The Lord of Hosts	The Colonial Band of Boston, David McKay	00:58
201	Three 18th Century Settings of Star-Spangled Banner - Anachreonic Hymn	The Colonial Band of Boston, David McKay	01:28
202	Three 18th Century Settings of Star-Spangled Banner - Anachreonic Canzonet	The Colonial Band of Boston, David McKay	00:59
203	Three 18th Century Settings of Star-Spangled Banner - Adams and Liberty or Boston Patriotic Song	The Colonial Band of Boston, David McKay	01:09
204	Concerto in C Major, Op. 2, No. 4: I. Andante	The Colonial Band of Boston, David McKay	01:08
205	Concerto in C Major, Op. 2, No. 4: II. Allegro	The Colonial Band of Boston, David McKay	02:38
206	Concerto in C Major, Op. 2, No. 4: III. Theme and Variations	The Colonial Band of Boston, David McKay	03:49
207	Concerto in D Major: I. Largo	The Colonial Band of Boston, David McKay	01:09
208	Concerto in D Major: II. Allegro	The Colonial Band of Boston, David McKay	02:17
209	Concerto in D Major: III. Andante	The Colonial Band of Boston, David McKay	01:39
210	Concerto in D Major: IV. Jig	The Colonial Band of Boston, David McKay	01:08