THE MUSIC OF THE CIVIL WAR

This program shares some of the most popular tunes of the Civil War from both sides of the conflict. The music is presented in a chronological format, with the story of each song, and what is happening in the Civil War at the same time. Covers some of the popular patriotic tunes, melancholy ballads of home, and a bit of army humor as well. Shares both music and history with insight to both soldiers and musicians of the period.

Steve Ball is a musician from Columbus Ohio specializing in the music of the American Civil War, and the music and life of Stephen Foster. Steve has studied the American Civil War since his teens and has devoted the past thirty five years to studying the music of this era in American history. Steve has also accumulated a large collection of Civil War era sheet music.

This event is sponsored by the Washington County Public Library and is FREE and open to the public.