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Derry Down Parodies


In the 1770s various overt acts were gradually leading the Colonies and England to the inevitable struggle. March 5th, 1770, saw the Boston Massacre, and soon afterwards an anonymous British … Continue reading


MUSIC ASSOCIATED WITH HISTORIC EVENTS


A chronological account of the music that originated in Washington’s time forms something of a history of his career, and of American events generally. During his boyhood and early manhood, … Continue reading


Military Music of the Revolution


There are many contemporary references to the military music of the day, and there has been much discussion as to the instrumentation.

John C. Fitzpatrick (1876-1940), in his book, The … Continue reading