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In this segment, Dr. Thompson analyzes how songs composed during the war reflected Southern virtuosity: writing and naming songs for Confederate heroes.
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Dr. Thompson outlines the importance of Confederate music publishers, and how they played a crucial role in distributing music throughout the South. He then discusses the different styles of music...
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The American Civil War shaped every aspect of life in the South, including music. Along with songs and military band music published in the South during the war, a considerable repertoire of solo...
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Corinna gives the story behind the carol and The Sumter High School Concert Choir performs God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen.
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Tori gives the story behind the carol and The Junior Stinger Singers of Irmo Middle School sings Away In A Manger.
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Alec gives the story behind the carol and The Palmetto Center for the Arts Pop, Broadway and Jazz Ensemble performs O Little Town of Bethlehem.
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Rachael gives the story behind the carol and The Honors Chorus of Dutch Fork Middle School sing Go Tell It On The Mountain.
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Jilly gives the story behind the carol and The Mid Carolina High School Chorus sings Joy to the World.
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Brandon give the story behind the carol and Sumter High School Concert Choir performs Silent Night.
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Rebecca and Lauren give the story behind the carol and Mid Carolina High School Chorus performs O Holy Night.