Music – Civil War By: Juan Thomas Kimble

“Home Sweet Home” Composed by Henry Bishop ( )Composed by Henry Bishop ( ) Simple tune, four bar phrases, and a range of a octaveSimple tune, four bar phrases, and a range of a octave Centers on the tonic noteCenters on the tonic note 16 th notes provide the static harmony16 th notes provide the static harmony Text is the translation of a French playText is the translation of a French play

“The Last Hope” Composed by Louis Moreau Gottschalk in 1854Composed by Louis Moreau Gottschalk in 1854 Women loved this songWomen loved this song Reflects the religious component and has a tempo of religioso.Reflects the religious component and has a tempo of religioso. Melody provided by chordal harmoniesMelody provided by chordal harmonies

“Washington Greys March” 19 th century march played by the Dodworth Band19 th century march played by the Dodworth Band Composed by Claudio GrafullaComposed by Claudio Grafulla Marching songs had strong repetitive rhythms for military marchesMarching songs had strong repetitive rhythms for military marches Written in duple meter w/o an introductionWritten in duple meter w/o an introduction Contrasting section called trio which has softer dynamics and thinner instrumental textureContrasting section called trio which has softer dynamics and thinner instrumental texture

“ Washington Greys March” The title “Washington Greys” was the name of the 8 th Regiment New YorkThe title “Washington Greys” was the name of the 8 th Regiment New York The Union wore gray uniforms which was the standard uniform color prior to the Civil WarThe Union wore gray uniforms which was the standard uniform color prior to the Civil War

“Jim Along Josie” Appeared in several variations in the 1840s and 1850sAppeared in several variations in the 1840s and 1850s Tune is a modified version of a Virginia reel which is associated with folk dancing.Tune is a modified version of a Virginia reel which is associated with folk dancing. Banjo and violin play the melodyBanjo and violin play the melody Singers add to the melodySingers add to the melody Labeled symphony which was an instrumental interlude in baroque operaLabeled symphony which was an instrumental interlude in baroque opera

Ain’t I Right Features a baritone soloist and group of men that sing the shorter responseFeatures a baritone soloist and group of men that sing the shorter response Commentary shows the unequal relationship between the master and the slaves.Commentary shows the unequal relationship between the master and the slaves. Patting juba is accompaniedPatting juba is accompanied

“Live Humble” Heterophonic melodyHeterophonic melody Everyone sings a part of the melody but it variesEveryone sings a part of the melody but it varies Song has a soloist and group of singersSong has a soloist and group of singers Contains biblical stories & sermon topicsContains biblical stories & sermon topics Uses cadences and melodic gesturesUses cadences and melodic gestures

“Follow the Drinking Gourd’ Song attributed to “Peg Leg Joe” who was a carpenter who helped slaves get away.Song attributed to “Peg Leg Joe” who was a carpenter who helped slaves get away. Provides directions to the get away pathProvides directions to the get away path Two singersTwo singers

“The Battle Hymn of the Republic” Written by Julia Ward HoweWritten by Julia Ward Howe Tune derived from camp meeting songTune derived from camp meeting song

“The Battle Cry of Freedom” Written by George F. RootWritten by George F. Root AKA “The Rallying Song”AKA “The Rallying Song” Was an instant success with over 350,000 copies sold by 1866Was an instant success with over 350,000 copies sold by 1866 Song has soul-stirring ingredientsSong has soul-stirring ingredients

“I Wish I was in Dixie’s Land Song first performed in minstrel show in 1859Song first performed in minstrel show in 1859 Song became popularSong became popular