FROM 1870 - 1914 > MUSIC                 1-10 11-20 21-30                 The Rowan Tree The Rowan Tree was an old Scottish piping tune which was popular in Ulster. For Scottish people rowan trees had the same mystic powers ...     Harvest Hymn Come, ye thankful people, come, was a popular harvest hymn around the beginning of the 20th century. Special harvest services celebrated ...     Dancing at the Crossroads In rural areas the tradition of dancing at the crossroads continued into the 20th century. The music was provided by local musicians ...     Home Entertainment Most musicians played by ear and would have entertained family members in their own kitchens. The fiddle was a great instrument for ...     Music Hall Performer Music Hall artists who performed the popular songs of the day were a great attraction for growing audiences.     Brown’s Blacks This well known concert band was led by a Mr Brown. Sometimes the players blackened their faces for concerts.     Military Brass Band Brass bands which often played military tunes and marches always attracted crowds of listeners. In the summer they often took part in ...     Seaside Bandstand Most seaside resorts had bandstands for summer concerts. These open air venues often attracted large crowds.     Twelfth of July Parade Orange band parades frequently provided musical entertainment for the large crowds that they attracted. Each Twelfth parade was the ...     Church Choir The famous Charles Wesley hymn, O for a thousand tongues was a popular choice for church choirs towards the end of the 19th century. ...     <>               1-10 11-20 21-30