Music of the War of 1812, CD & book 1812-set

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 Rigorously researched, the music and lyrics herein bring life to the issues, thoughts, and stories of this critical period of American history—authentically with drama and humor. THE WAR OF 1812 in America spawned a huge variety of songs and instrumental music. From the stirrings of party politics under President Adams, the traumatic effect of Jefferson’s Embargo in 1807, through the triumphal defense of Fort McHenry and last major battle at New Orleans, Americans sang about their thoughts, feelings and unfolding history. Fresh lyrics lashed out at political opponents, while military heroes like Hull, Perry and Jackson inspired ballads of praise which detail their great battles on land and sea.

GUEST ARTISTS
    Ginger Hildebrand (voice, guitar, violin, hammered dulcimer)
    Laura Hildebrand (violin)
    John Burkhalter (recorder)
    Jonathan Palmer Lakeland (piano & choral conductor)
The United States Naval Academy Glee Club
directed by Dr. Aaron Smith
The Sons of Harmony, St. John’s College,
directed by Peter Kalkavage
Singers from the Westminster Choir College:
    Alexa Cottrell, Nicole Fragala, Amanda Gillin, Elizabeth Frasciello, Chris Filice, Jamison Barrett, Giancarlo D’elia, Emily Johnston, Teresa Bonilla, Brianne Pantalone, Holly Scovell, and Andrew Skitko
Click here to view narrative of radio show, plus performance details: http://www.1812music.org/Broadside_to_Anthem_Narrative.pdf
DISC A (57:31) Broadside to Anthem: Music of the War of 1812 is a one-hour public radio program written, produced, narrated and performed by David Hildebrand and guest musicians; it was creatively conceived by Peter Fretwell, General Manager, WWFM—The Classical Network.

DISC B (46:32) Twenty American Songs, Marches and Dances includes most of the recorded pieces within the radio show, plus additional selections, but without the spoken commentary.
1 Madison’s March (1:30)
2 Perry’s Victory (2:26)
3 James Madison my Jo (3:35)
4 Jackson’s Welcome Home (0:36)
5 The Anacreontick Song, harmonized by the author (1:59)
6 Yankee Tars (4:00)
7 The Battle of Baltimore (3:03)
8 Decatur and the Navy (2:03)
9 Sacket’s Harbor (1:26)
10 The Embargo (3:23) Listen to SAMPLE Audio track
11 The American Star (3:39)
12 Hull’s Victory (1:46)
13 Before the Lord We Bow (1:36)
14 Fort Niagara Quick Step by Carroll (0:42)
15 An Old “War Song of ’76” new vamped (2:26)
16 Lilli-bull-ero (4:41)
17 Jockey to the Fair (1:12)
18 The Death of the Embargo (2:07)
19 The Anacreontic Song (with choruses) (1:55)
20 The Star-Spangled Banner (1:31)

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Music of the War of 1812 in America —commentary with chorded music for 33 songs, 22 instrumental tunes,16 additional song lyrics & 18 shorter parts of songs. Coil-bound to lie flat. 246 pages

All of the songs and music in this book are transcribed from
sources printed or handwritten during the period of the War of 1812,
from the earliest cries of “America, Commerce and Freedom” to the
long song about the “Beginnings, Events, End and Consequences of
the late war with Great Britain.”

These songs reflect the history of the war and played a large role
in bolstering or changing public opinion and political support.
Included are the artful new lyrics in praise of the American flag still
flying over Fort McHenry early one September morning in 1814, the
song that became our national anthem. On another front, the music
master at Fort Niagara composed dance tunes and marches for his
band to play during special ceremonies or evening rest periods. All
twelve are included.

Collected here are the 34 pieces of sheet music.  Within each piece is:

—the entire text of the main song set to music;
—an essay on its place in history; its meaning to singers and audiences;
—teaching and study suggestions;
—background information about the author of the text and the tune;
—lyrics for other songs that help to understand the main song.

There are 33 songs fully set to music, 22 instrumental tunes, 16 additional
complete song lyrics that are related to the main song and 18 shorter entries
of parts of relevant songs.

Preference was given to editions of the music that had a period accompaniment
so that songs could be easily played on a keyboard. We have supplied chords
for most of the pieces to enable accompaniment with guitar or autoharp.

ISBN-10: 098187598X
ISBN-13: 978-0981875989

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