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Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

30 Sep 2007

Page 14

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Cedar Rapids Gazette

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

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Sep 30, 2007

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14

Civil War bands keep history alive in modern performances

Dozens of Civil War era ensembles tour nationwide using authentic instruments and period attire to tell stories from diaries and letters. Musicians like Jari Villanueva and John James stress history over entertainment, linking songs such as Lorena and Dixie to broader themes of slavery, secession, and federal power.

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Civil War bands perform with period instruments in Iowa venues

In eastern Iowa the Marengo Civil War Band plays at the Herbert Hoover Library auditorium in West Branch and at the What Cheer Opera House. Co founder Mark Elrod notes the soft, hand hammered bells and thin metal of period horns affect pitch with weather. Fellow musician Baccus adds rare over the shoulder horns are scarce. both say Civil War music remains a crowd pleasing niche.

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Iowa Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Museum West Branch What Cheer Opera House Mark Elrod Federal City Brass Band Villanueva Baccus
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