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Arrangements On Classic Civil War Songs | Walter Edgar's Journal

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Arrangements On Classic Civil War Songs | Walter Edgar's Journal

Episode 6

Dr. Thompson goes into how many composers during the Civil War would write variations on classic songs during the period. He plays several examples of arrangements of “The Bonnie Blue Flag,” and...

Arrangements On Classic Civil War Songs | Walter Edgar's Journal
- Episode 6 The Cherished Family Piano | Walter Edgar's Journal

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The Cherished Family Piano | Walter Edgar's Journal

Episode 7

Dr. Thompson explains how families loved their pianos, and often-times, pianos would be center-pieces in peoples' lives.

Arrangements On Classic Civil War Songs | Walter Edgar's Journal
- Episode 6 Thomas

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Thomas "Blind Tom" Wiggins | Walter Edgar's Journal

Episode 1

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.

Away in the Manger | Stories Behind the Carols We Love to Sing 102

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Away in the Manger | Stories Behind the Carols We Love to Sing

Episode 102

Tori gives the story behind the carol and The Junior Stinger Singers of Irmo Middle School sings Away In A Manger.

O Little Town of Bethlehem | Stories Behind the Carols We Love to Sing 109

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O Little Town of Bethlehem | Stories Behind the Carols We Love to Sing

Episode 109

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.

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen | Stories Behind the Carols We Love to Sing 103

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God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen | Stories Behind the Carols We Love to Sing

Episode 103

Corinna gives the story behind the carol and The Sumter High School Concert Choir performs God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen.

Go Tell It On the Mountain | Stories Behind the Carols We Love to Sing 104

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Go Tell It On the Mountain | Stories Behind the Carols We Love to Sing

Episode 104

Rachael gives the story behind the carol and The Honors Chorus of Dutch Fork Middle School sing Go Tell It On The Mountain.

Joy to the World | Stories Behind the Carols We Love to Sing 107

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Joy to the World | Stories Behind the Carols We Love to Sing

Episode 107

Jilly gives the story behind the carol and The Mid Carolina High School Chorus sings Joy to the World.

Silent Night | Stories Behind the Carols We Love to Sing 110

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Silent Night | Stories Behind the Carols We Love to Sing

Episode 110

Brandon give the story behind the carol and Sumter High School Concert Choir performs Silent Night.

O Holy Night | Stories Behind the Carols We Love to Sing 108

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O Holy Night | Stories Behind the Carols We Love to Sing

Episode 108

Rebecca and Lauren give the story behind the carol and Mid Carolina High School Chorus performs O Holy Night.