Civil+War+Music

= **Civil War Music** =

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** What importance did music have to The Civil War? **
The soldiers of 1862 had spent much time away from family and friends. Listening to and Singing songs help them get through this hard, lonely time. Some men sang while marching and also waiting for battle. This was a way for the men to escape from there horrible lives of blood thirsty battle. Singing in public became more popular during this era, although it is a lot less common today.

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Military bands during this time were supported by Washington and also Richmond. The band was know as a morale lifter. Earlier in the war the band would accompany the soldiers in there conflicts. as the war went along these would use the band for marching drills, evening concerts, and also nights for musical escapes. Even tho the band lacked in training and skill. They were still respected for there enthusiasm and there ability to play the best rally songs to encourage the troops.

The separation from there wifes made them miss them more because most of the songs that were played were about them. It really made them fight more aggresive so they can get home to them. Another songs that they enjoyed was about religions about god and christian beliefs. They sang most of them songs and played intruments like the fiddle or banjo. During when people played the music, the soliders had dancing party and even a glee club.

Works Cited “Civil War Music.” American Civil War. Ed. Steven E Woodward. Vol. 1. Farmington Hills, MI, 1979. 35-36. Print. Gale Library of Daily Life. “Music and songs.” The Civil War. Vol. 7. Danbury, CT: Grolier, 2004. 14-15. Print.