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 →

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 →

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 →