Trevor James
18th Century Gentleman Piper
Periods covered: Saxon to 20th century
Contact: Trevor James
01502 713822
My aim is to provide an insight into the world of the
Minstrel and the art of Minstrelsy
Featured Instruments;
Pastoral Bagpipes,
English Border Bagpipes,
(bellows and mouthblown)
(see photograph)
Six Hole Pipes, Recorder, Smallpipes,
Three Hole Pipe and Tabor Drum,
Cittern (Wald Zither)
With Music From;
John Playford 'Dancing Master' (London 1728)
William Vickers 'Country Dances' (England 1770)
Edward Bunting 'Ancient Irish Music' (London1797)
John Peacock 'Favourite Collection of Tunes' (England 1800)
Plus traditional tunes from across the British Isles.
The Minstrels Tent
Dressed to period, provides the perfect setting from which to present a....
Demonstration and Talk
This begins with an introduction to some of the minstrel characters from the past, their lives, their skills and their talents. Each instrument is then demonstrated along with a brief history and explanation of how it works. The presentation is suitable for both children and adults with timings to suit (max. 6o mins). It may be concluded with a simple brawl (circle dance).
The Recital or Concert
Consists of longer pieces of music played on selected instruments and may be used in conjunction with the demonstration and talk. Timings to suit.
The Wandering Minstrel/Street Musician
Provides great atmosphere and music on the move at Historic Fayres, Banquets, Weddings, Markets, Corporate, Etc.
Maker and Perveyor of the fine "Pixie" Bowed Psaltery
C.D. "Excerpts from the Chronicles" available direct
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