Music of the Civil War Era At the outset of the Civil War the
hopes and aspirations of both North and South were echoed in
music full of pride, determination, confidence, and even
arrogance. Yet as the horrors unfold and time drags on, the
music turns more towards thoughts of home and peace and the end
of conflict. Join Dr. David Hildebrand for a musical survey full
of familiar tunes with the fascinating stories behind them --
from John Brown's Harper's Ferry raid to "The Bonnie White
Flag." Appearing in period costume, Dr. Hildebrand will perform
musical selections of the time accompanied by guitar, banjo,
flute and voice (a piano is requested but not essential).
Appropriate images may be shown if a projector and screen are
available. Adult and family audiences. David Hildebrand teaches
American music history at the Peabody Conservatory, and he is
finishing a history of music in Maryland for The Johns Hopkins
University Press. He and his wife Ginger Hildebrand have been
performing professionally for museums,