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Gr 2–4—After experiencing the horrors of the Civil War firsthand, one man was determined to celebrate the beauty of life through music. A native Irishman, Patrick Sarsfield Gilmore came to America in search of a better life. His deep love and appreciation of music led him to such an influential career as a bandmaster, composer, and musical arranger that he is credited as "Father of the American Band." At the war's end, Gilmore returned to Boston, welcoming the troops home with concerts, but none seemed grand ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

This tribute to the Irish-born Patrick S. Gilmore, called the "Father of the American Band" by Sousa, focuses on his 1869 National ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More