Civil War Drumming: The Stirring Music That Inspired Civil War Soldiers
Schedule
Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
48 E Patrick St, Frederick, MD, United States, Maryland 21701 | Frederick, MD
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Accomplished drummer Patrick Jones will discuss the role of drums and fifes in the military during the Civil War, as well as drum construction and makers. After exploring the various tasks musicians performed during the war, including helping with wounded removal, Patrick will play a number of stirring tunes used by the armies of both sides. He will also have original drums on hand to view.Patrick Jones has been playing Civil War drums with various organizations since he was 13 years old. He gives frequent presentations on the topic and also creates museum-quality reproduction drums and their associated accouterments. When not drumming, he teaches 5th grade Social Studies and Science at the Upper St. Clair School district in Pittsburgh, Pa. Learn more about Patrick at rudimentsandrope.com
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