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Military Music. Sarah Lumley GEOG 433. Why Military Music? Instruments & Sound Brief History & Course Themes. Overview. Why Military Music?. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9OHI-kyh_I&list=PL6E102B1C970B2250.
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Military Music Sarah Lumley GEOG 433
Why Military Music? • Instruments & Sound • Brief History & Course Themes Overview
Why Military Music? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9OHI-kyh_I&list=PL6E102B1C970B2250
Most important aspect is the drums (bass & snare) which create the marching cadence http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_u7n-kwNRI • Generally some form of fife, horn, or pipes for signalling http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oo1SlTQzUgo • Can include anything else that can be played while marching (woodwind, brass, glockenspiel, etc) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oa0lVoWQKbY&list=PLD462722EC855855 Instruments & Sound
Just as much about the performance as the sound • Most bands are lead by a drum or pipe major, that calls commands or uses a mace to give directions http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuW8095nIhU Ceremony
Many different cultures have used music as part of warfare traditions, (from the Scottish to the Japanese) • Focus primarily on formally organized military music and bands which contributed to Canada’s Military music & traditions History
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43LKHuQWsBs History - Timeline Themes: Colonialism, Cultural appropriation, Migration, Cultural Hearths
Military Bands still exist for both military & non-military functions & Ceremonies • Perform anthems & patriotic songs, act as military liaisons, perform for troops, part of military parades • International Military Tattoos • There are many military-like marching bands • Play at sports matches, promote school spirit • Re-enactments • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0x3jARfUffY • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18QWPC96UQg Today
Military music has a long and convoluted history involving cross-fertilization & cultural appropriation, and it has affected many other forms of music • Although it’s purpose has changed somewhat, military music is still relevant and practiced today & is an important component of the Canadian Armed Forces Summary
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