Charles Ives wrote the Country Band March about amateur musicians — people who make – In the Country Band March Ives combines a tune that […]
March Charles Ives wrote the Country Band March about amateur musicians — people
The United States Marine Band is this country’s oldest military band. – Armed Forces has its own band, and song.
Which band was America’s first military band?
Because of his love for bands and band music, John Philip […]
Because of his love for bands and band music, John Philip Sousa wrote many wonderful
On August 10, 2021, the U.S. Congress passed legislation awarding the Congressional Gold medal, its highest honor, to the 369th Infantry regiment, also known as the “Harlem Hellfighters.” This recognition […]
Listening Deeper to our History: The Musical Legacy of the Hellfighters’ Band, Part
The Country Band March has 12 recognizable popular and folk tunes in it.
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large-group opportunities for students to participate in music ensembles such as band
large-group opportunities for students to participate in music ensembles such as band
The United States Marine Band is this country’s oldest military band. – Armed Forces has its own band, and song.
From the late 1800’s to the early 1900's, professional bands toured all over – the United States, and many towns in this country had their own amateur bands.
Who is the father of the American concert band?
When he was 13, he nearly ran off to join a circus band.
In my last blog, I wrote about the musical legacy of the 369th Infantry or the Harlem Hellfighters. I referenced the fact that while we think of this as an […]
Of the forty-plus musicians that served in the Hellfighters’ regimental band, 18
