![]() Through escaped slaves reaching the North or through northern soldiers operating in the South, white northerners were exposed to African-American music, especially the spirituals like “Go Down Moses”. And as for African American music, the Civil War emancipated it. Aware that soldiers would remember melodies but might forget words, publishers printed dozens of songsters, books of lyrics alone. “The men who wore the blue, and the butternut Rebs who opposed them, more than American fighters of any period, deserve to be called singing soldiers,” observed historian Bell Irvin Wiley. Songs from the British Isles that pre-dated the war were also popular including “Home Sweet Home” and “Annie Laurie”. Near the war’s end songs reflected optimism and “Marching Through Georgia” is one of the more memorable of these. In the war’s middle years themes of death, often without glory permeated newly composed songs, though most of those are not memorable. Anti-war songs like “Tenting on the Old Camp Ground”, “Weeping, Sad and Lonely” and “When This Cruel War is Over” were popular. In terms of songs “Dixie” “The Bonnie Blue Flag” “Maryland! My Maryland” are among the most famous from the south and “Battle Cry of Freedom” from the North. Piano scores were published in great quantity and which not much of the music was memorable, the cover art was often remarkable. In terms of commerce music publishing thrived during the war in both North and South. Choral societies and outdoor band music continued to thrive, also linking their offering to the war. Classical music entertainers continued to offer concerts and operas with many musical events linked to the war. Nisbet of the 66th Georgia wrote in his memoirs of a Confederate cornet player along the Kennesaw Mountain line who was much appreciated by the Yankees. Confederate soldiers gathered on a bridge on the Rappahannock River to listen to a Union band before the Battle of Fredericksburg. Military band music consisted of full-scale brass and percussion ensembles which gave concerts in camp and at various functions but also played during battle to inspire the men. ![]() Military field music consisted of fifers buglers and drummers who were responsible for transmitting orders as well as playing to encourage or inspire soldiers. Military bands were active throughout the war. On the fronts, music supported marching soldiers as they sang away fear and exhaustion. At home, parlor room music-making was infused with the conflicting emotions of fear and pride, loss and relief. Virtuosos tuned their concert repertoire to fit public sentiment. ** Single print order can either print or save as PDF.The Civil War affected American musical life at every level. If the icon is greyed then these notes can not be transposed. Please check "notes" icon for transpose options. * Where transpose of The Battle Cry Of Freedom sheet music available ( not all our notes can be transposed) & prior to print. Be careful to transpose first then print (or save as PDF). If your desired notes are transposable, you will be able to transpose them after purchase. If you selected -1 Semitone for score originally in C, transposition into B would be made. This means if the composers started the song in original key of the score is C, 1 Semitone means transposition into C#. If it is completely white simply click on it and the following options will appear: Original, 1 Semitione, 2 Semitnoes, 3 Semitones, -1 Semitone, -2 Semitones, -3 Semitones. ![]() You can do this by checking the bottom of the viewer where a "notes" icon is presented. Most of our scores are traponsosable, but not all of them so we strongly advise that you check this prior to making your online purchase. If not, the notes icon will remain grayed. If transposition is available, then various semitones transposition options will appear. In order to transpose click the "notes" icon at the bottom of the viewer. After you complete your order, you will receive an order confirmation e-mail where a download link will be presented for you to obtain the notes. This week we are giving away Michael Buble 'It's a Wonderful Day' score completely free.
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