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Better Than Rations or Medicine 2006 CD recording by The Federal City Brass Band! Visit the FCBB Gift Shop to purchase a copy Listen to a sample! (uses Quicktime player) Captain Shepherd's Quickstep Iron Clad Quickstep Canary Bird Waltz Lorena/Bright Smiles The Wearing of the Green |
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The Federal City Brass Band, founded in 2002, accurately recreates the
sound and appearance of a Union Army regimental brass band of the 1860s.
originals dating to the mid-19th century and come from the private collections
of band members. Sources of the music the band plays include original band
journals and sheet music of the Civil War era. The uniforms worn by
bandsmen are reproductions based on originals and made from the closest
comparable wool and cotton fabrics, in some cases using vegetable dyes and
original recipes from 19th century mills.
Visit our About the Band page for more information on the band.
For information on individual musicians, see Band Member Bios.
sound and appearance of a Union Army regimental brass band of the 1860s.
originals dating to the mid-19th century and come from the private collections
of band members. Sources of the music the band plays include original band
journals and sheet music of the Civil War era. The uniforms worn by
bandsmen are reproductions based on originals and made from the closest
comparable wool and cotton fabrics, in some cases using vegetable dyes and
original recipes from 19th century mills.
Visit our About the Band page for more information on the band.
For information on individual musicians, see Band Member Bios.
| The 26th North Carolina Regimental Band The Federal City Brass Band also performs as the 26th North Carolina Regimental Band. The band made its debut performance as the 26th North Carolina in 2005 in Lynchburg, VA. In 2005, 2007, 2009, and 2011 the 26th NC Regimental Band traveled to North Carolina for events related to the history of the 26th NC and the original band. 2008 was a busy year for the 26th NC Regimental Band as we marked the 145th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, in which the 26th North Carolina regiment played a prominent role, with two back-to-back battle reenactments and other special concerts. In August 2009 the 26th NC Regimental Band returned to Lynchburg to participate in a filming of the Battle of Lynchburg for Historic Sandusky mansion. Watch for more performances in North Carolina in 2012! |
| Check out this RealAudio video clip of The Federal City Brass Band and friends in the 2003 Remembrance Day parade! More photos of the 2003 parade and many other events can be found in our Photo Gallery. |
| Last updated November 12, 2011 |
| If you missed The Federal City Brass Band on the Millennium Stage at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on June 28, 2006, you can now listen to the performance on the web! Visit the Millennium Stage Archives to watch and listen to the live recording of this special one-hour concert. |
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Members of the 26th North Carolina Regimental Band pose for an image on the meadow next to the
historic tavern in Old Salem, home of the original bandsmen of the 26th NC
historic tavern in Old Salem, home of the original bandsmen of the 26th NC
The Federal City Brass Band is pleased to announce the formation of The National Association for Civil War Brass
Music, Inc. (NACWBM), a non-profit organization in the state of Maryland.
The mission of the National Association for Civil War Brass Music, Inc. (NACWBM) is to collect, preserve and make
available for research and performance both the music and the instruments of American brass bands of the mid-19th
century, particularly military bands and bugles of the American Civil War, and to present such music in public performances
for the purpose of educating the general public and furthering public awareness and understanding of this important part of
our American cultural heritage.
The website for the National Association for Civil War Brass Music Inc., is located at www.nationalcivilwarbrassmusic.org.
The Federal City Brass Band and 26th North Carolina Regimental Band pages will be moving to that site as well over the
next few weeks, and more information will be posted about opportunities for membership in the NACWBM. Memberships
and renewals for 2012 are now being accepted!
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES Please see our Performance Schedule for a complete listing of upcoming appearances by The Federal City Brass Band. Updated November 12, 2011 If you are interested in hiring The Federal City Brass Band to perform for your event, please contact us. |
| Photo by Rob Gibson, August 2003 |
Copyright 2003-2011, all rights reserved
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Now on sale - the 3rd CD recording by the Federal City Brass Band! Hurrah for the Union! Music of Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War Featuring the favorite music of Abraham Lincoln in honor of his 200th birthday To order our new CD, please visit our Gift Shop! Listen to sample sound files now! (Uses QuicktimePlayer) Battle Cry of Freedom Red, White and Blue (recorded live at Ford's Theatre) Just Twenty Years Ago Viva L'America |
THE NATIONAL CIVIL WAR FIELD MUSIC SCHOOL Location TBA June 8-10, 2012 Save the date for the Field Music event of the year!! Watch for more information on the 2012 School at www.nationalcivilwarfieldmusicschool.com See our ads in the Civil War News and other fine publications |
| Drummers at the 2008 School Photo by Steve Hane, MetroAir Photo, LLC |
The 26th NC Regimental Band performed on the porch of the McLean
House at Appomattox Courthouse on Saturday, April 17, 2010, as part of
the 145th Anniversary commemorations organized by the National Park
Service and re-enactors, including the 26th Regiment, NC Troops.
Join the Federal City Brass Band and friends for Remembrance Day 2011! Saturday, November 19, 2011 Gettysburg, PA We welcome guest musicians from other Civil War bands (or unaffiliated musicians who have a period horn and uniform!), and invite you to march with the FCBB in the annual Remembrance Day parade and join us for other activities during the day as well. See the schedule and uniform info and music files for the day here Contact us at contact@nationalcivilwarbrassmusic.org with any questions |
| NOW AVAILABLE! Day is Done: Music Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of Taps The National Association for Civil War Brass Music is pleased to announce this new CD produced by TAPS 150, Inc. All proceeds from the sale of this CD will go towards the "Birth of an American Tradition" 150th Anniversary commemoration ceremonies and living history event to be held June 22-24, 2012 at Berkeley Plantation, Harrison's Landing, VA, the birthplace of Taps. Make plans now to join the Federal City Brass Band as they portray William Withers' band from Pennsylvania who were also present at that time! Day is Done contains 33 tracks and features more than 15 orchestrations of Taps, along with versions of Taps and other Civil War bugle calls performed by soloists including Mike Bogart, Kevin Burns, Woodrow English, Wayne Naus, George Rabbai, Jari Villanueva, and Walter White, and it comes with a 24-page color booklet of program notes and photos. More information about the event, the CD, and TAPS 150's other activities, or to order your copy of this fully-produced, full-length recording, visit www.taps150.org. |