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Music of the Civil War

Music of the Civil War. Historical Background Conflict between North and South results from the government wanting to control the spread of slavery into new territories along with other issues between state and national governments. 1861:

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Music of the Civil War

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  1. Music of the Civil War

  2. Historical BackgroundConflict between North and South results from the government wanting to control the spread of slavery into new territories along with other issues between state and national governments. • 1861: • South Carolina first state to secede after Lincoln is elected. • Attack on Ft. Sumter marks beginning of war. • 1862: • Battle of Antietam (bloodiest in the war) • 1863 • Emancipation Proclomation • Gettysburg • 1864 • Battle of the Monocacy • Lincoln re-elected • 1865 • Lee surrenders • Lincoln assassinated

  3. Types of Music • Inspirational • Spirituals/slave songs • Songs soldiers sang • Songs families sang • Military Music

  4. Inspirational Music • Boosts the morale of soldiers • Excites the spirit of the country • Helps recruit new soldiers • Included Marches • Examples: Click the links below to see the lyrics to these songs. • Battle Cry of Freedom • Battle Hymn of the Republic

  5. Spirituals/Slave Songs • Helped pass time while working in the fields • Sends secret messages • Maintain hope for the future • Examples • Follow the Drinking Gourd • Swing Low Sweet Chariot

  6. Songs Soldiers Sang • Sang while thinking of loved ones at home. • Helped deal with the realities and tragedies of war. • Examples • Aura Lee • Dixie

  7. Songs Families Sang • Sang while missing family members enlisted in the war. • Maintained a sense of hope for soldier’s return. • Examples • When Johnny Comes Marching Home • When this Cruel War is Over

  8. Military Music • Soldiers were able to enlist and become part of a Regimental Band. • Regimental, Infantry, and Artillery bands contained about 24 members. • Cavalry bands contained about 16 members. • Fewer Confederate bands existed because of the scarcity of metal and the lack of instrument manufacturers

  9. Roles of the Military Musicians • Usually stayed behind when fighting started and assisted surgeons. • Some went into the fighting unarmed to help with commands. • In 1862 a battle of the bands took place on opposite sides of the Rappahannock river in Fredericksburg, VA. • Battle ended with both sided playing the same song and cheering together.

  10. Instruments • Drum • Sound off commands • Keep soldiers in step • Fife • Small wooden flute • High shrill tone could be heard over bomb blasts • Bugle • Sound off commands

  11. Bugle Commands Click here to see a list of military music. Listen to each command listed below. What is the meaning of each one? • Reveille • Taps • Retreat • Advance • Attention

  12. Today’s US Military BandsClick the name of each band to visit its website • Play at important events • Parades, inaugurations, awards. • Marine Band (1798) • Known as the “President’s Own” • Army Band (1922) • Known as “Pershing’s Own” • Coast Guard Band (1925) • Navy Band (1925) • Air Force Band (1941)

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