Click to hear Eric Balls 'Ceremony' CLICK PICTURE OF ERIC BALL TO HEAR HIS PIECE 'CEREMONY' Eric Ball, 1903-1989 Without a doubt, Eric Ball is the father of the Brass Band. Born on October the 31st, 1903, he was given music and harmony lessons from a private teacher who was alot the local church organist. After World War I he went on to study the organ at Staines and Dartford Churches, writing for mobile organs and voices. However, from a background with strong Salvation Army ties, Eric was drawn to the sound of the brass band from an early age. As well as a… read more
Click to hear Eric Balls 'Ceremony' CLICK PICTURE OF ERIC BALL TO HEAR HIS PIECE 'CEREMONY' Eric Ball, 1903-1989 Without a doubt, Eric Ball is the father of the Brass Band. Born on October the 31st, 1903, he was given music and harmony lessons from a private teacher who … read more
Click to hear Eric Balls 'Ceremony' CLICK PICTURE OF ERIC BALL TO HEAR HIS PIECE 'CEREMONY' Eric Ball, 1903-1989 Without a doubt, Eric Ball is the father of the Brass Band. Born on October the 31st, 1903, he was given music and harmony lessons from a private teacher who was alot the local church organist. After World War I he went on to stu… read more