Bands and drummer boys of the Civil War / Francis A. Lord and Arthur Wise.

Author/creator Lord, Francis A.
Other author Wise, Arthur, 1906-1973.
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Thomas Yoseloff, ©1966.
Description237 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 29 cm
Subjects

Contents American military and civilian bands, 1775-1860 -- Federal regimental bands. East ; West ; Mounted ; Colored -- Federal brigade bands -- Confederate bands -- Federal Fife and Drum Corps -- Federal buglers -- Federal "boy musicians" -- Confederate musicians -- The problem of morale: pay, discipline and punishments -- Band uniforms -- Band instruments -- Life in camp. Parades ; Serenading ; Music in hospitals ; Music on the march -- At the front. Music in battle ; Truces ; Musicians as stretcher bearers -- Federal band music -- Confederate band music -- Bugle calls.
Abstract This book contains a detailed examination of military music during the Civil War period, covering a range of topics including different types of military bands, the role of bugle calls, the instruments used, and the uniforms worn by these musicians.
Local noteJOYNER MUSIC LIBRARY--Book plate: "Presented by Katye Harris, in memory of Sallie Joyner Davis."
General noteBugle calls on pages 76-79.
Bibliography noteBibliography: pages 230-233.
LCCN 66013472

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