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 →