In memory of Union Veterans of the Civil War and the music that was part of the fabric of their lives.
“You might not think of a battlefield as a great place to hear music—it has probably never been anyone’s first choice of a concert venue. Even so, wars have historically inspired and even required music, and the Civil War (1861–65) was no different. Exploring the conflict’s varied soundtrack, from patriotic marches to haunting ballads, offers a window to the spirit, story, and emotion of a traumatic time in American history.” ~ The Kennedy Center
Music of the Civil War
Battle Hymn of the Republic – United States Army Field Band
The Battle Cry of Freedom – Michael Sabatella and the Rambling String Band
John Brown’s Body – Pete Seeger
Marching Through Georgia – Old Crow Medicine Show
We Are Coming, Father Abraham – The 97th Regimental String Band
When Johnny Comes Marching Home – The 97th Regimental String Band
The Irish Volunteer – David Kincaid
We’ll Fight For Uncle Sam – David Kincaid
Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean – Eugene Ormandy
Hail Columbia – United States Marine Band
Union Dixie – Tennessee Ernie Ford
Go Down Moses – Louis Armstrong
Michael, Row the Boat Ashore – The Highwaymen
Tenting on the Old Camp Ground – 2nd South Carolina String Band
General Grant’s Grand March – Judy Railsback (sheet music)
Taps – United States Army Band at Arlington
Battle Hymn of the Republic – Joan Baez
Battle Hymn of the Republic – 2012 Iowa All-State Chorus & Orchestra
Battle Hymn of the Republic – West Point Band & the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Music of Lincoln and the Civil War Part 1 – Federal City Brass Band
Music of Lincoln and the Civil War Part 2 – Federal City Brass Band
Sons of Veterans March – The Virginia Grand Military Band
When it was proposed that we (SUVCW) adopt a Marching Song at the National Encampment in Los
Angeles, California, 2012, National Historian PDC Bob Wolz stated we already had a march… more
Civil War Music Websites
2nd U.S. Cavalry Co. A – Cavalry Bugle Calls
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