Burns, Felix

Felix Burns (1864-1920) was a prolific composer of light classical and band pieces.  He was born in Perth, Scotland, but lived most of his adult life just over the border, in Carlisle. 


Mr Burns was a popular performer, band master, teacher and church organist, as well as having thirteen children with his wife, Catherine. 

He was a prolific composer of popular light music for solo and band performance, always with the up-and-coming musician in mind; there is a great selection of his easy-to-intermediate pieces on this site, including some from his nom-de-plume, Leona Lacoste.

His sixteen dance albums each present a complete dance programme.  Though written for the piano (with cornet and violin parts also available), many of the pieces lend themselves to the very different style and temperament of the accordion.  Some, like the Queen Mary Waltz, found a new lease of life in the hands of Jimmy Shand in the 1950s; others are waiting to be rediscovered and interpreted for a new audience.

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    Difficulty; Intermediate

    Pages; 3

    Version; more than a leadsheet - an edited version of the original treble stave, with chord symbols

    Felix Burns wrote many pieces for marching bands of all ages.  This march is in 6/8 time....

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    Difficulty; Intermediate

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    Felix Burns wrote many pieces for marching bands of all ages.  This march is in 6/8 time.  

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    This easy waltz was one of Felix Burns' best-selling pieces, and was published in 1889.  He dedicated it to Miss Hope Temple, a popular singer and songwriter.  

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    This easy waltz was one of Felix Burns' best-selling pieces, and was published in 1889.  He dedicated it to Miss Hope Temple, a popular singer and songwriter.  

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    Instrument:  Accordion

    Difficulty:  Intermediate

    Keys used; C, F

    Pages, including cover: 6

    This lively piece, for a two-step dance, was one of five pieces Mr Burns published in The Excelsior...

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    Instrument:  Lead sheet (tune with chords)

    Difficulty:  Intermediate

    Keys used; C, F

    Pages, including cover: 3

    This lively piece, for...

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    Difficulty:  Intermediate

    Keys used; C, F

    Pages, including cover: 6

    This lively piece, for a two-step dance, was one of five pieces Mr Burns published in The Excelsior Dance...

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    Difficulty; Intermediate

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    Version; Leadsheet - treble with chords

    This lively polka was the first piece published by Felix Burns.  It was inspired by his small children, who would not go to sleep.  

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    This lively polka was the first piece published by Felix Burns.  It was inspired by his small children, who would not go to sleep.  

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