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The Chief o' Bemersyde

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The Chief o' Bemersyde
ID JSS0356
Title The Chief o' Bemersyde
Document Reference PEHMS:BY144
Format 198 x 200 mm
Medium Handwritten notes on music manuscript paper
Item Type Manuscript
Subject Scottish Music,Pastoral
Item Description Skinner has noted at the bottom of the manuscript: 'A great effort I think. To be played by G [George] Rose Wood & Master Kiloh. A War Sermon - please get it carefully copied and return - when I write for it 'King'.' George Rose Wood (Banff) was Master Kiloh's fiddle teacher. Compare this handwritten version with a published version (JSS0696). Click on the audio link below to listen to Skinner playing this bold pastoral.
Creator James Scott Skinner
Creator Manuscript James Scott Skinner
Time Period 1920s
Associated Dates: Manuscript 20 Dec 1921
Relationships JSS0356
Location Banchory Museum
Collection Name Banchory Museum
Copyright copyright_heritage.shtml
Audio Note this link will open another window so you can view the music and listen to the tune cd203b

 

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