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A descriptive catalogue of the musical instruments recently exhibited at the Royal Military Exhibition, London, 1890 …, 1891
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1importance, and cannot be overrated. Thanks to the cordial co-operation of Dr. Mackenzie, Principal of the Royal Academy of Music, of M. Gevaert and M. Mahillon, of the Brussels Conservatoire, and various other gentlemen distinguished in the musical world, the collection became a fait accompli, and was thrown open to the public in June last.
3As there is no text book in English in which the theory and construction of Wind Instruments is treated of, it seemed that a technical Catalogue designed upon the lines of that now issued would be a book of interest, and would also supply a want felt generally among students, too many of whom are, unfortunately, ignorant of anything further than the mere fingering of their instruments.
5Unfortunately, the death of Mr. Charles Cousins, the Director of Music at Kneller Hall, which occurred in May last, caused my time to be occupied almost entirely with the affairs of the School of Music, much extra work falling of necessity upon my shoulders. I was therefore unable to devote as much time as I could have wished to the preparation of this Catalogue, and was compelled to place the matter, subject to my supervision, in the hands of Captain C. R. Day, an officer whose services had, on account of his musical knowledge, been placed, specially, at my disposal by H.R.H. the Commander-in-Chief, and whose skill and intelligence more than realised my most sanguine expectations. Certain considerations, over which I had no control, prevented the publication of this Catalogue before; but as they are now happily removed, the work is issued with the hope that it may prove of interest and permanent value.
7To those gentlemen, and to those firms of Musical Instrument makers, who have so generously assisted us in carrying out this work, I desire to convey my fullest thanks, both for their disinterested help, and for the kindness and courtesy
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