22a–b. Collier, John. A grand sonata dedicated to the Queen by Ignace Pleyel

Collier, John. A grand sonata dedicated to the Queen by Ignace Pleyel. London: W. Milhouse, undated. Part for 2nd bassoon. Cover

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Collier, John
A grand sonata dedicated to the Queen by Ignace Pleyel
London: W. Milhouse, undated
Arranged for band
Parts for 5 clarinets, 2 bassoons, serpent, 2 horns, trombone
With original folder
Box 197, folders 1008–1009

Among lesser-known composers represented in music for the Duke of Cumberland’s band, some are identified as musicians employed in the band or in other private or military ensembles. One example is John Collier, who is represented in the Archive by twelve compositions and arrangements. Collier is identified as “Master of H. R. H. the Duke of Cumberland’s band” on the title pages of several of his published works, such as this arrangement for band of a work by Ignaz Pleyel.

Most music for the Duke of Cumberland’s band is accompanied by original folders used for storage. Folders are typically headed “H. R. H. E. D. C.” (His Royal Highness, Ernest Duke of Cumberland) and by a shelf mark. Some, such as the folder for Collier’s Pleyel arrangement, include an incipit of the work.

Collier, John. A grand sonata dedicated to the Queen by Ignace Pleyel. London: W. Milhouse, undated. Original folder