The providence brigade band is a civil war period brass band. The 26th nc regiment band moravian music foundation. Band music articles and essays band music from the civil war era. The lockplate has his maker mark along with the production location of taunton, massachusetts. These are usually e flat cornets b flat cornets alto horns tenor horns baritone horn bass horn percussion some arrangements have woodwind parts for an article about music of the civil war era click here. Civil war band collection this collection may be searched by composer, title, or keywords.
Each artillery or infantry regiment from the union armies could have one 24 member band. Brass bands in the 1850s band music from the civil war era digital. The brass band of the third new hampshire infantry regiment, stationed at port royal island, south carolina, was one of the finest musical regiments of the union army. During the civil war many civilian brass bands joined the army and. Because the concept of brass bands was fairly new at the time of the civil war, there were not a lot of original compositions for bands. Nov 19, 2015 being a reenactment organization, the 1st nebraska volunteers brass band is a living history unit preserving the look and sound of nebraskas original civil war band. Performance practice of brass band music of the american. I luckily found civil war digital, which included great resources i could study to become more familiar with the war, but more importantly music to perform. Stamped brass crossed sabers insignia in good condition. It was suggested to me that i could rearrange parts from junk instruments to make the bell point backwards just like the reenactor bands wanted. Insignia was meant for wear on the crown of the forage cap, kepi or slouch hat.
Bands of this kind served in the armies of both the north and the south during the civil war. A civil war historian and reenactor, villanueva is artistic director of the national association for civil war brass music, inc. In addition to scholarly articles, books, recordings, and scores, an interview with a subject matter expert on civil war bands was chosen to be included in this thesis. They also copied their music onto the leatherbound books, containing about sixty tunes, including dances, songs, hymns, and marches. Brass band music of the civil war brooklyn college. This time, they bought top quality instruments and had proper uniforms made. Brass bands in the 1850s the american brass band movement.
About this collection band music from the civil war era. Recently cruisin the internet brought me to the website of a company called summit records out in arizona. About this collection band music from the civil war era digital. May 17, 2007 the bands repertoire encompasses historic musical arrangements from the 1840s through 1916, including original surviving pieces from the regimental, brigade, and civilian band books of the. That concert has become the startingpoint for band music from the civil war era, an online collection that brings together musical scores, recordings, photographs, and essays documenting an important but insufficiently explored. Highpeak mountain tours are perfect for the outdoorsy type person looking to experience a once in a lifetime adventure. The following article is an abstract taken from the book the history of. Band music from the civil war era library of congress. Both the union and the confederates used regimental bands. Shenandoah at 2003 national civil war band festival youtube. Music of lincoln and the civil war part 1 duration.
Music of the civil war by americus brass band 99402125. Civil war era replica instruments in the late 1970s when i got my first job repairing brass instruments, american civil war era instruments were already becoming valuable. Star spangled banner, port royal band book, 1864 u. These searches will bring together all the compositions by one composer or all the parts for individual tunes. Since this last item appears among the 1st brigade materials, it seems likely that whoever collected it believed it to be an image of the band although it is not so identified in the volume of the photographic history of the civil war 1911. Civil war era replica instruments robb stewart brass. Brass band music of the american civil war by coates.
We curated our tours from a team of thrill seekers, adventurous and. John sullivan dwight records in dwights journal see note 14 that in 1862 band concerts in central park were paid for to increase fare income by transporting outoftown concertgoers. On september 27, 1974, the music division of the library of congress recreated a typical concert of brass band and vocal music from midnineteenthcentury america. This is the classic style that was a mainstay of the civil war soldiers during the war. This one was made by the firm owned by william mason. Over the shoulder 1st nebraska volunteers brass band. The power and popularity of music in the civil war. Civil war band music makes available examples of a brilliant style of brass band music that flourished in the 1850s in the united states and remained popular through the nineteenth century. Scarce 20lb parrot artillery shell wrabbeted brass band sabot parrot shell long pattern with rabbeted brass band sabot, weighs 16 12 pounds, 10 long and 3. The american festival series is sold in complete units and is designed to accommodate even the largest of brass bands. Brass band music of the civil war by raoul camus in the 1960s, the centennial of the civil war inspired a renewed interest in the music of that period, especially performances in military ceremonies, camp duties, and social occasions by the regimental bands and field music. The 1st brigade band was formed in 1964, and was inspired by a civil war band that was originally formed as a town band in brodhead, wisconsin in 1857. This chapter describes the beginnings of the wind band movement in the united states, the impact of the civil war on band music, and the contributions of great u.
Original compositions for band didnt become popular until till early in the 1900s. Scarce artillery shell here, rarity 10, see page 228 of field artillery of the civil war revised edition by peter george and tom dickey. Doctoral project thesis submitted at the university of illinois school of music, 2015. A perspective from saxtons cornet band this project examines source materials, methods, and instruments required for creating an informed period performance of military brass band music from the american civil war.
They played at recruitment rallies and their music often helped to encourage young men to enlist. We accomplish this by wearing union army civil war uniforms, and by playing authentic brass band music taken from original civil war band books. Civil war band books of the 1st brigade band of brodhead, wisconsin, 3rd division, 15th army corps. Whether dug from the ground or preserved in an attic, the trail of evidence left behind by this war fascinates collectors. This book examines the role of music and musicians in commemorating the gallipoli. Our mission is to educate people about the role and effect that brass bands and their music had on both soldier and civilian during the civil war. Civil war reenactors, known as the federal city brass band, recreate the experience of the 26th nc regimental band, through dress, word, and music performance. Massas in the cold ground mendelsohns wedding march. Brass band music of the american civil war featuring the music of thomas coates. I like bagpipe music and i like fife and drum recordings and i like brass bands. Most of the sheet music used by these brass bands, which typically existed only in part books for individual instruments, has long been lost. Trumpet ensemble trios, quartets, quintets etc trumpet ensemble trios, quartets, quintets etc trumpet and string quartet. May 26, 2012 although the band leans more towards union army music one of its signature tunes is marching through georgia, it does play music that was popular with southern bands as well.
When i was asked to form a civil war brass band for a school project, i didnt quite know where to start. The brass band of the civil war played a very important role for both armies. This collection includes both printed and manuscript music mostly in the form of part books for individual. The face has a light patina and some spots of 809117. Therefore, their band books would include quick and common step marches, funeral. That concert has become the startingpoint for band music from the civil war era, an online collection that brings together musical scores, recordings, photographs, and essays documenting an important but insufficiently explored part of the american musical past. Today, the federal city brass band performs as the 26th nc regiment band all over the country. Brass bands in the 1850s central park music new york. The music played generally came from classical musicoperas and symphonies.
The sesquicentennial has prompted additional civil war brass bands. A pictorial history of civil war era musical instruments and military. In the united states, most people can trace their ancestry and find at least one link to the 1860s, and that makes civil war memorabilia especially relevant. Music history of the united states to the civil war wikipedia. Jari villanueva biography bio welcome to taps bugler. Mike marino and civil war digital have been lifesaving resources. Linehan described the spirit of american brass bands, and specifically the fisherville cornet band, formed immediately before the civil war. Civil war collectibles give you a glimpse of the past. In 1862 band concerts in new yorks central park were paid for by the railroads to increase fare income by transporting outoftown concertgoers. Bibliographic information page image viewer audio clip that there was a proliferation of brass bands with all the. The band s engagement by the horse guards, although a matter of pride, was nevertheless an occasion of dismay, for the boys for the first time in their lives had to play on horseback. Search american civil war fantasy sheet music at jw pepper. This book is a musthave for any student or admirer of civil war brass band music. Civil war band books of the 1st brigade band of brodhead.