The Bandmaster of Carlisle; Felix Burns
The Bandmaster of Carlisle; the life and music of Felix Burns (1863-1920)
The music of Felix Burns remains popular with folk musicians. This new biography explores the life of this prolific composer, performer, bandleader and music teacher. As the father of 13 children, Felix always had to work hard - and honed his skills in the fast-moving environment of a travelling show.
He did everything young - from picking up instruments and working out how to play them, to leaving home at 16 to join a travelling diorama show, to settling down to marriage and family life at the age of 19.
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Felix left behind more than 400 compositions, catering for all levels of ability.
Every copy of Bandmaster of Carlisle contains a discount code to receive 50% discount off The Felix Burns Primer (ebook download) from the Sheet Music Stack. The Felix Burns Primer contains 19 of Felix Burns' easier pieces, in two editions, for piano or leadsheet/accordion format.
Many of Felix's compositions are available;