A Pictorial History of Civil War Era Musical Instruments and Military Bands

This publication is an outgrowth of Heritage Americana, Inc., a research-performance project whose objective is the study of nineteenth century Americana brass bands - their history, instruments, literature, and performance practices. Heritage Americana aims to stimulate an interest in the music and instruments of a unique musical era in American social and cultural history, and to instill a sense of pride and patriotism in our national heritage.