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Learn about the history of music from various cultures and historical time periods.

Spartanburg Musical History | ETV Upstate
Spartanburg Musical History | ETV Upstate

Video

Grades: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

A short profile of many popular musicians who got their start in Spartanburg, S.C., including Joe Bennett and the Sparkletones, Paul Riddle, the Marshall Tucker Band, Pink Anderson (from whom Pink...
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Thomas "Blind Tom" Wiggins | Walter Edgar's Journal
Episode 1

Audio

Grades: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

In this first segment on Civil War piano music, Dr. David B. Thompson briefly discusses the life of African American composer Thomas “Blind Tom” Wiggins, and plays one of his works.
Piano As A Morale Booster | Walter Edgar's Journal
Piano As A Morale Booster | Walter Edgar's Journal
Episode 2

Audio

Grades: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

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...
Piano Music During The Civil War Era (Full Version)
Piano Music During The Civil War Era (Full Version)
Episode 8

Audio

Grades: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

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...