Apr. 27, 2009 - Teaching The Civil War Through Song
We are studying the Civil War and besides reading about it we are also learning songs of The Civil War. More music was produced during the Civil War than in all our other wars combined. The North and South had their own compositions,but if the other side liked a tune they would adapt it for their own use such as When Johnny Comes Marching Home. Military bands which has recently become popular assumed a major role in The Civil WAr. They would express joy in victory and encourage the soldiers in defeat. Song is so powerful and makes a wonderful addition to any study.
History Alive Through Music by Diana Waring--for this particular study we used The Heart of a New Land America 1750-1890. We have others by Diana Waring for other time periods. I do not think she has these anymore but you could check. The set comes with a book which gives a history of the songs and then a cassette(this is an older set) with all the songs.
We also use Of Thee I Sing Lyrics and Music for America's Patriotic Songs. This book has the words to all the songs and the sheet music.
The following songs were written during The Civil War:
The Battle Cry of Freedom
The Battle Hymn of the Republic
Lincoln and Liberty
Roll, Alabama, Roll
Tenting on the Old Camp Ground
When Johnny Comes marching Home
Johnny Has Gone For A Soldier
John Brown's Body
Jackson enjoys listening to these songs and usually will listen while he works on his Civil War Notebook.
Keep the Faith,
Marie
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