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Episode 50 is our fantastic conversation with Dr. Gordon "Buddy" Cooke, author of the Anthology of Bugle Music. Buddy, Chris, and Stephen talk about the reserach that went into creating this book, as well as the history of how the bugle has been used in the United States military and civilian life.You can now support the show on Patreon and Teespring! The show is made possible by the support of listeners.Visit our website for more free resources and show notes for every episode. You can get in touch with us on social media, and by emailing eabb.podcast@gmail.comMusic in this episode comes from The West Point Band Hellcats, and The 8th GM Regiment Band from George Mason University.Episode Structure:2:16 - Buddy's musical background7:03 - Field music at West Point13:17 - Distribution of field musicians throughout the Army's history16:55 - Differences between bugles and trumpts, their uses22:37 - The keyed bugle in the military28:37 - Non-field music written for bugles, civilian uses for bugles35:19 - Sousa's drum and bugle manual, the Marine Corps version of Taps38:35 - Buddy's book "Anthology of Bugle Music", how the idea for the book started43:42 - Challenges involved with researching and publishing a book52:18 - Manual of French and European bugle calls56:05 - Favorite bugle march and call1:00:43 - Value of learning about field music1:04:28 - Where you can find more about Buddy and his "Anthology of Bugle Music"1:07:09 - Featured Album: "A Day in the Life of the West Point Hellcats"

Episode 49 is our fantastic conversation with Dr. Joseph Jefferson about Shout Bands in the United States, an under-researched topic and not well known part of brass history in the United States. Dr. Jefferson devoted his doctoral research to Shout Bands, and talks with Chris and Stephen about the history and tradition of these musical ensembles.You can now support the show on Patreon and Teespring! The show is made possible by the support of listeners.Visit our website for more free resources and show notes for every episode. You can get in touch with us on social media, and by emailing eabb.podcast@gmail.comMusic in this episode comes from various Shout Bands and The 8th GM Regiment Band from George Mason University.Episode Structure:3:13 - Dr. Jefferson's musical background, how research interest in Shout Bands began7:54 - Shout Band similarities and differences to Salvation Army and Moravian traditions. Learning by rote21:09 - House of Prayer timeline24:03 - Similarities and differences to early New Orleans Jazz tradition26:55 - Structure of Shout Bands30:42 - Music Shout Bands play, and the function of that music36:56 - Feasibility of Shout Bands in the academic setting41:37 - Musicians who have come from the Shout Band tradition51:10 - Dr. Jefferson's research, and others who have researched Shout Bands54:32 - Where you can find more about Dr. Jefferson and his research

Episode 48 features recording engineer Dr. Joel Crawford. Dr. Crawford is a former cornetist with Saxton's Cornet Band and author of "Performance Practice of Brass Band Music of the American Civil War: A Perspective from Saxton's Cornet Band". In this episode, we discuss Dr. Crawford's experiences playing with Saxton's, how he thinks it affected his musical career, how he would record an early American brass band, and much more!You can now support the show on Patreon and Teespring! The show is made possible by the support of listeners.Visit our website for more free resources and show notes for every episode. You can get in touch with us on social media, and by emailing eabb.podcast@gmail.comMusic in this episode comes from Saxton's Cornet Band (Lincoln and Liberty, Too!) and The 8th GM Regiment Band from George Mason University.Episode Structure:2:49 - How Joel became involved with Saxton's Cornet Band and early American brass band research5:20 - Advice to listeners on how to become with early American brass bands in their area7:10 - Why Joel chose to write his dissertation on Civil War brass bands8:20 - Joel's current recording engineer career10:30 - How early American brass band experience influences current recording engineer career16:10 - Experience recording early American brass bands18:50 - Describing the tonal sound of an early American brass band21:10 - The benefits of playing in an early American brass band27:00 - Thoughts on how Fennell recorded the Eastman Civil War cd and bell direction34:05 - An overview of Dr. Crawford's doctoral dissertation on Civil War brass bands and their performance practices42:30 - Experiences growing up in a community band scene45:15 - Any particularly special nuggets of information or newly discovered research included in the dissertation50:00 - Wax cylinder recordings54:40 - The follow-up possibilities for Dr. Crawford's research1:00:28 - Plug Opportunity1:02:00 - Featured Album: "Grand Pianola Music" by the UC College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) Wind Symphony

Episode 47 is our conversation with Kenneth Serfass, leader of The Antebellum Marine Band, and Ulysses S Grant reenactor. In the episode we discuss Kenneth's time in the Marine Corps, what led him to start The Antebellum Marine Band, their notable performances, and how he started reenacting as Ulysses S. Grant.You can now support the show on Patreon and Teespring! The show is made possible by the support of listeners.Visit our website for more free resources and show notes for every episode. You can get in touch with us on social media, and by emailing eabb.podcast@gmail.comMusic in this episode comes from "The President's Own" United States Marine Band, and The 8th GM Regiment Band.Episode Structure:2:49 - How Kenneth became interested in American history and Ulysses S. Grant7:36 - How Kenneth became involved in the reenacting hobby, how his experiences reenacting planted the seed for The Antebellum Marine Band22:55 - Appearance and history of the 1800's Marine Band32:05 - What got Kenneth excited about founding the Antebellum Marine Band36:53 - How Kenneth started reenacting as General Grant, stories from appearances as Grant40:07 - Filming as General Grant for the History Channel47:40 - Advice for starting a band49:13 - Notable performances with The Antebellum Marine Band57:05 - What it's like being a period 19th century band in Gettysburg1:06:32 - How reenacting has influenced Kenneth's bandleading1:09:27 - Where you can find out more about Kenneth and The Antebellum Marine Band

Episode 46 is our conversation with Kenneth Brungess, author of Gold Rush Maestro: The Journal of August Wetterman, and researcher of California Gold Rush era brass bands. In the episode we discuss the history of gold rush bands, the music they played, occasions they played for, and much more. You can find out more about Kenneth by visiting http://californiagoldandbrassworks.com. Show notes for this episode can be found here: https://eabbpodcast.com/episode-46-interview-with-kenneth-brungess-gold-rush-brass-bands/You can now support the show on Patreon and Teespring! The show is made possible by the support of listeners.You can get in touch with us on social media, and by emailing eabb.podcast@gmail.comMusic in this episode comes from the Gold Rush Cornet Band, the El Dorado Brass Band, and The 8th GM Regiment Band.Episode Structure:3:22 - Kenneth's musical background7:15 - Kenneth's interest in the California gold rush, recreating the Columbia Brass Band in image and music14:44 - Musical landscape of the California gold rush21:42 - Makeup of California gold rush bands, types of music played27:20 - The people of the California gold rush bands32:34 - Difference between Cowboy Bands and Gold Rush Bands, types of occasions for which these bands played37:27 - Repertoire, repurposing popular music of the day38:29 - Musical example "Oh Susanna!"44:35 -Activities of California bands during the Civil War49:42- El Dorado Brass Band57:20 - The Gold Rush Cornet Band1:04:16 - Kenneth's 19th century instruments1:06:30 - Where you can find more about the bands Kenneth has researched, his book, and the Featured Album1:10:00 - Featured Album: Motherload! Musical Nuggets from the 1850's, '60s & '70s

Episode 45 is our fantastic conversation with Randi Bulla, past President of the North American Brass Band Association, solo horn with Brass of the Potomac, and member of the National Capital Band of the Salvation Army. We discuss the history of British brass bands in the United States, NABBA, and the Salvation Army.You can now support the show on Patreon and Teespring! The show is made possible by the support of listeners.You can get in touch with us on social media, and by emailing eabb.podcast@gmail.comMusic in this episode comes from the Brass of the Potomac, and The 8th GM Regiment Band.Episode Structure:1:57 - Randi's musical background4:29 - Beginnings of Randi's involvement with NABBA6:36 - Youth music programs in the Salvation Army16:03 - Salvation Army and NABBA's influence on each other20:42 - Early British style brass bands in the United States24:12 - Salvation Army influence on community British brass bands29:48 - British brass band sound concept42:15 - Developing style52:43 - Borrowing repertoire58:32 - Randi's involvement with the National Capital Band1:01:12 - Where you can find more about the groups Randi is involved with1:05:55 - Featured Album: Firestorm, Brass of the Potomac

Episode 44 is our great conversation with Jim Ludlam, principal musician of the Fort Delaware Cornet Band, historian, and author. Jim speaks with us about how he got involved in 19th century brass bands, founding the modern Fort Delaware Cornet Band, recording projects, and his book The History of Community Bands in Salem County New Jersey. You can learn all about Jim’s projects at www.ludlambrass.comYou can now support the show on Patreon and Teespring! The show is made possible by the support of listeners.You can get in touch with us on social media, and by emailing eabb.podcast@gmail.comMusic in this episode comes from the Fort Delaware Cornet Band, and The 8th GM Regiment Band.Episode Structure:1:14 - Jim's musical background2:43 - Jim's interest in history, getting started playing in 19th century brass bands10:51 - Founding the Fort Delaware Cornet Band14:05 - What intrigued Jim about the 19th century brass band music17:52 - Performing 19th century brass band music with high school bands21:20 - Music as political activism, Patriotism, Protest, and the Music That Made a Nation, John Meecham and Tim McGraw33:25 - Fort Delaware Cornet Band instruments, members, uniforms, repertoire49:22 - Hazelton Liberty Brass Band recording project1:03:34 - Jim's research for his book The History of Community Bands in Salem County New Jersey1:16:52 - Where you can find more about the groups Jim is involved in, and where you can buy his book1:18:21 - Featured Album: Down In A Coalmine, Music of the historical Hazelton Liberty Brass Band

Episode 43 is our conversation with recurring guest Jari Villanueva about all things Abraham Lincoln. Chris, Stephen, and Jari discuss Lincoln’s love for music, his favorite tunes, relationship with the Marine Band, and how music impacted public sentiment during the Civil War.Jari and his current projects can be found at https://www.tapsbugler.com/, and https://www.tapsforveterans.org/.You can now support the show on Patreon and Teespring! The show is made possible by the support of listeners.You can get in touch with us on social media, and by emailing eabb.podcast@gmail.comMusic in this episode comes from The 8th GM Regiment Band, and The Federal City Brass Band.Episode Structure:0:19 – Episode dedication: Bob Costello2:31 – Remembering Bill Hall3:24 – Abraham Lincoln as a man and President, the movie Lincoln7:51 – Lincoln’s relationship to music16:27 – Lincoln’s favorite tunes23:27 – Lincoln and the Marine Band28:24 – Performers at Lincoln's White House31:17 – Mrs. Lincoln’s letter to the Marine Band33:16 – Lincoln’s view on music in the Civil War, political music of the time43:02 – The Battle Hymn of the Republic48:44 – Lincoln’s relationship to Dixie54:27 – Pieces written about Lincoln, why he is inspiring to today’s artists1:06:43 – The Federal City Brass Band's " Hurrah for the Union!: Music of Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War" album· 1:15:42 – What Jari has been up to recently, and upcoming projects· 1:22:04 – Featured album: “Hurrah for the Union!: Music of Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War”, The Federal City Brass Band

Episode 42 is our conversation with Dr. Tom C. Owens, Dr. Owens is Associate Professor and Coordinator of Music History and Literature at George Mason University. He’s internationally regarded as an expert on Charles Ives’s life and music, and is the editor of Selected Correspondence of Charles Ives (Univ. of California Press, 2007) and a member of the board of the Charles Ives Society. In the episode, we talk about George and Charles Ives, their music, relationship, and much moreYou can now support the show on Patreon and Teespring! The show is made possible by the support of listeners.You can get in touch with us on social media, and by emailing eabb.podcast@gmail.comMusic in this episode comes from The President’s Own United States Marine Band, and The 8th GM Regiment Band.Episode Structure:3:19 - Dr. Owens' musical background5:27 - How Dr. Owens got interested in Charles Ives7:06 - The Ives Archive at Yale University8:44 - Dr. Owens' PhD dissertation topic - American sentiments in music18:42 - Musical culture in New England in the mid-late 1800's, George Ives' early life and career26:11 - George's brief service in the Union Army as a bandleader29:03 - George's activities after the Civil War - Ives Cornet Band32:51 - George's influence on Charles, their relationship38:59 - Amateurism in music44:56 - Town band culture, effect on Charles' music48:43 - Band arrangements of Charles Ives' Music, Variations on America53:34 - More correspondence between George and Charles, their personal and musical relationship58:16 - Biographies of Charles Ives, looking back on the influence of his music1:07:00 - Where to start if you're wanting to begin listening to Charles Ives' music1:13:30 - Where you can find more about Dr. Owens' research and his book

Our Season 3 premiere is here! In this episode, Chris and Stephen talk with John Connors - musician, reenactor, and historian with the 122nd Army Band at The Ohio National Guard, The 73rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment Band, and The 2nd Cavalry Brigade Band. We discuss his interest in history and reenacting, and how that field has impacted his musical career.You can now support the show on Patreon and Teespring! The show is made possible by the support of listeners.You can get in touch with us on social media, and by emailing eabb.podcast@gmail.comMusic in this episode comes from The 8th GM Regiment Band.Episode Structure:1:48 - Welcome, John's musical background10:01 - Unique experience with the Marine Band14:09 - How John got interested in American music history, and the National Guard18:25 - How John began playing with 19th century American Brass Bands22:52 - John's first reenacting experiences27:55 - Forming of the 73rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment Band31:22 - Ideas and thoughts behind Civil War reenacting41:19 - Recent changes in the reenacting field53:38 - Options for visual representations of bands in the 19th century1:02:15 - John's collection of 19th and 20th century musical instruments1:14:32 - Where you can find more about John and the groups he's involved with1:19:00 - Featured Album: Brass Music of the Civil War, The 73rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment Band

If you'd like to support the show on Patreon and gain access to the full-length version of this and future Q&A videos as well as exclusive content and more, visit us at www.patreon.com/eabbpodcast. We appreciate it very much! We also have a Teespring store which you can visit at https://eabbpodcast.creator-spring.com/? For show notes and resources, visit our website at www.eabbpodcast.com. You can get in touch with us on social media, and by emailing eabb.podcast@gmail.com Music in this episode comes from Our Musical Past from the Library of Congress.

The Early American Brass Band Podcast This album was released in 2003 by Crestmark Productions and features the Crestmark Military Brass Band from Logan, Utah (now performing as the 7th Infantry Regimental Brass Band). This recording features music from the Band of the 19th Virginia Heavy Artillery Batallion with arrangements by Randy Cabell and performed using modern instruments.Purchase the album here: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000094WSS/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_YY2F50CCN7ARJRKXHFCVMusic featured in this album review:The Crestmark Military Brass Band - "Dear Mother I've Come Home To Die Quickstep", "The Alabama", Mocking Bird Quickstep", and "Bright Hopes Quick Step"Bobby Horton - "Roll, Alabama, Roll" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-k4eUV6EjgCentral Malay Choir - "Daar Kom Die Alibama" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=id5EpvQsFzYangloconc - "Dear Mother, I've Come Home To Die" https://youtu.be/bH6IBKL-k-sYou can now support the show on Patreon and Teespring! No obligation, but we greatly appreciate any support you're willing to give.Teespring Store: https://teespring.com/stores/eabbpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/eabbpodcastFor show notes and resources, visit our website at www.eabbpodcast.com. You can get in touch with us on social media, and by emailing eabb.podcast@gmail.com

Episode 40 is our Season 2 finale! We’re joined by David Goins of Saxton’s Cornet Band, Jari Villanueva of the Federal City Brass Band, Jeff Stockham of the Excelsior Cornet Band, and Bob Baccus of Olde Towne Brass. Together we all discuss the effect that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on our personal music making, band activities, and the early American brass band community in general. We also discuss other ways the events of the past year have spurred reflection and conversation about the future of 19th century brass band performance.You can now support the show on Patreon and Teespring! No obligation, but we greatly appreciate any support you're willing to give.For show notes and resources, visit our website at www.eabbpodcast.com. You can get in touch with us on social media, and by emailing eabb.podcast@gmail.comMusic in this episode comes from Our Musical Past from the Library of Congress.Episode Structure:2:49 - How COVID has affected personal music making, and band activity.17:01 sec - Other areas of interest explored and projects undertaken during COVID "free time"29:55 - COVID precautions while performing32:33 - Gigs scheduled for the upcoming months35:30 - How the pandemic has affected instrument collecting and prices39:50 - Thoughts on the future of early American brass band performance56:29 - Grappling with the legacy of "Dixie" and monuments1:07:49 - Purpose of keeping this history alive, different ways to do it1:20:08 - Upcoming events for Jari, David, Bob, and Jeff, and where you can find out more about each person1:33:41- Featured Albums: Sounds from the Opera House (Saxton’s Cornet Band), Hurrah for the Union (Federal City Brass Band), Yankee Bands in Dixie’s Land (Olde Towne Brass), Cheer, Boys, Cheer! (excelsior cornet band)

Episode 39 is an interview with host and newly minted Dr. Christopher Troiano! Dr. Troiano discusses his doctoral dissertation “From Antiquity to Academia: A History of Early American Brass Bands and a Way Forward for their Adaptation Within Institutions of Higher Learning” and the 8th GM Regiment Band. Lots of time and effort went into researching and writing this dissertation, and we’re excited to share this research!You can now support the show on Patreon and Teespring! No obligation, but we greatly appreciate any support you're willing to give.For show notes and resources, visit our website at www.eabbpodcast.com. You can get in touch with us on social media, and by emailing eabb.podcast@gmail.comMusic in this episode comes from Our Musical Past from the Library of Congress.2:44 - How Dr. Troiano came to write a dissertation on Early American Brass Bands6:41 - Brass music before and during The American Brass Band Movement14:10 - How early American brass ensembles are different from the brass bands of today22:41 - How Dr. Troiano compiled the list of currently active early American brass bands, similarities of these bands27:01 - When the "revival" of early American brass bands took place and what inspired it30:47 - How and when the modern day early American brass bands got their instruments36:21 - Lack of band history in college curricula45:14 - The value of early American brass bands in college music history courses48:09 - Value of early American brass bands as a performance option in a college setting51:50 - Forming the 8th GM Regiment Band at George Mason, appearance and goals58:46 - Influence of the Civil War on these bands in an academic setting1:06:58 - 19th century repertoire, influence on 20th and 21st century repertoire1:15:56 - Where you'll be able to find Dr. Troiano's dissertation when it's available, additional resources on our website1:17:05 - Featured Album: Dr. Troiano’s lecture recital

Episode 38 is our great conversation with Dr. Kathryn Pewenofkit Briner, early horn researcher and performer. We talk about her interest in the early horn in Europe and America, her project "Lost Legacy: The Horn in Early America" and her current studies in linguists relating to her family's Native American heritage.You can now support the show on Patreon and Teespring! No obligation, but we greatly appreciate any support you're willing to give.For show notes and resources, visit our website at www.eabbpodcast.com. You can get in touch with us on social media, and by emailing eabb.podcast@gmail.comMusic in this episode comes from Our Musical Past from the Library of Congress.Episode Structure:2:02 - Dr. Briner's musical background3:55 - Where Dr. Briner's interest in historical horn began7:25 - How historical horn performers find their instruments - reproductions and original horns10:50 - A brief history of the horn16:09 - How the horn made its way to America and how it was faring in the musical culture22:20 - The move from natural horns to valve horns26:04 - Horn soloists in the 1700's and 1800's29:02 - Overview of Dr. Briner's "Lost Legacy" project31:08 - The horn's connection to slavery in antebellum America32:47 - Notable horn teachers in early America35:45 - Availability and makers of horns in early America39:05 - Highlights from Dr. Briner's research, topics for further exploration44:57 - Female horn players in Early America49:53 - Implications of Dr. Briner's research53:33 - Dr. Briner's small collection of early horns57:40 - Dr. Briner's Native American family history and current studies in linguistics1:09:26 - Where you can find more bout Dr. Briner and her research1:14:05 - Featured Album: Brahms, Beethoven: Music for Horn

Episode 37 is our conversation with Bernhard Kirchner, instrument curator and arranger for the Dodworth Saxhorn Band. We discuss the history of the original Dodworth band, their performances and travels, and the current day band as well as Bernhard’s various roles in the band.You can now support the show on Patreon and Teespring! No obligation, but we greatly appreciate any support you're willing to give.For show notes and resources, visit our website at www.eabbpodcast.com. You can get in touch with us on social media, and by emailing eabb.podcast@gmail.comMusic in this episode comes from Our Musical Past from the Library of Congress, and the Dodworth Saxhorn Band.Episode Structure:2:08 - Bernhard's musical background16:54 - The 19th century Dodworth Band30:01 - Instrument makers, instrument development33:04 - Final years of the 19th century Dodworth Band38:10 - Today's Dodworth Saxhorn Band46:18 - Notable performances of the modern Dodworth Saxhorn Band, music performed, makeup of the band53:44 - How Bernhard got involved with the band, band owned instruments1:13:38 - Arranging for the Dodworth Saxhorn Band1:22:09 - Value and relevance of 19th century bands today1:24:26 - Where you can find more about the Dodworth Saxhorn Band1:28:40 - Featured Album: Tradition of the Season, the Dodworth Saxhorn Band

Episode 36 is our enthusiastic conversation with Andrew Kershaw, founder of Queen Victoria’s Consort, and former principal tuba of Opera House in Santiago, Chile. We talk about ophicleides, tubas, and Queen Victoria’s Consort - a Victorian era brass ensemble performing period music on instruments from the Victorian era and in traditional Victorian dress while making the music and instruments exciting and engaging to the general public.You can now support the show on Patreon and Teespring! No obligation, but we greatly appreciate any support you're willing to give.For show notes and resources, visit our website at www.eabbpodcast.com. You can get in touch with us on social media, and by emailing eabb.podcast@gmail.comMusic in this episode comes from Our Musical Past from the Library of Congress, and Queen Victoria’s Consort.Episode Structure:3:23 - Andrew's musical background6:21 - How Andrew got interested and first involved with playing and studying historical instruments10:11 - Period instrument sound vs. modern instrument sound11:57 - Queen Victoria's Consort, formation, goals, performances16:00 - Repertoire and instrument evolution and selection24:58 - Queen Victoria's Consort instrumentation and instruments used28:43 - Thoughts on authenticity, appearance of the group33:50 - Highlighted instruments from Andrew's collection39:00 - How Andrew acquires instruments for his collection43:56 - Brief history of ophicleides, instrument development59:48 - Historic performers and their influence on instrument development1:21:26 - Where you can find more about Queen Victoria's Consort and their upcoming virtual concert

Episode 35 is our great conversation with Dr. Ralph Dudgeon, keyed bugle performer and researcher. We talk about the history of the keyed bugle, notable performers in the 19th and 20th centuries, Dr. Dudgeon’s recording and research projects, and thoughts on historical music in today’s musical culture.You can now support the show on Patreon and Teespring! No obligation, but we greatly appreciate any support you're willing to give.For show notes and resources, visit our website at www.eabbpodcast.com. You can get in touch with us on social media, and by emailing eabb.podcast@gmail.comMusic in this episode comes from Our Musical Past from the Library of Congress, Music for Keyed Bugle by Ralph Dudgeon, and Antique Brasses by the London Gabrieli Brass Ensemble.Episode Structure:2:20 - Dr. Dudgeon's musical background15:42 - How Dr. Dudgeon got interested in historical instruments18:57 - Dr. Dudgeons beginnings on the keyed bugle24:30 - Keyed bugle performers in the 20th century26:47 - History of the keyed bugle32:29 - Difference between keyed trumpets and keyed bugles35:38 - Public reception of the keyed bugle and notable makers44:35 - More 19th century keyed bugler performers47:55 - Music for the keyed bugle50:19 - Information about Ned Kendall, 19th century keyed bugle player51:53 - Musical example "Wood Up Quickstep"1:00:04 - Musical example "Adagio and Polonaise"1:01:37 - Dr. Dudgeon's instrument collection1:09:00 - Current reproductions of keyed bugles1:11:35 - Thoughts on what value historical music has in today's musical world1:17:46 - Advice for people wanting to learn keyed bugle1:20:39 - Where you can find Dr. Dudgeon's books and recordings1:26:33 - Featured Album: Antique Brasses, London Gabrieli Brass Ensemble

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The Early American Brass Band Podcast Hosts Chris and Stephen are joined by the founder of Newberry's Victorian Cornet Band Michael O'Connor to discuss their newest album titled "The Gilded Age - Late 19th Century Music for American Wind Band, a truly fantastic recording of 19th century music performed on period instruments and mouthpieces.To purchase the album, visit: https://www.msrcd.com/catalog/cd/MS1726?fbclid=IwAR17-L9rmlA1DAOWNz4HaypJ5zzWOfBqvNTxokqL6qw2hfW2VNegy1BVdTUFor more information on Newberry's Victorian Cornet Band, visit: https://www.facebook.com/newberrybandMusic in this episode comes from "The Gilded Age"L’Estudiantina Waltz, Émile WaldteufelSalute to New York March, Patrick Sarsfield GilmoreFantasia “La Sonnambula”, Ernesto CavalliniSemper Fidelis, John Philip SousaSerenade “Good Night Beloved”, Ciro Pinsuti“I Am Up” Quickstep, Thomas CoatesThe Battle Cry of Freedom, Allesandro LiberatiThrough the Air, August DammYankee Tickle Medley, Edward BeyerYou can now support the show on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/eabbpodcast) and Teespring (https://teespring.com/stores/eabbpodcast​)! No obligation, but we greatly appreciate any support you're willing to give.For show notes and resources, visit our website at www.eabbpodcast.com. You can get in touch with us on social media, and by emailing eabb.podcast@gmail.com