Abraham Lincoln: Music and Dance of His Time

Title

Abraham Lincoln: Music and Dance of His Time

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Roles

John William Jones: Composer & Conductor

Document Type

Video

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Publication Date

9-21-2013

Keywords

Gettysburg College, Sunderman Conservatory of Music, Majestic Theater, Gettysburg, Sesquicentennial, Civil War, Abraham Lincoln, For the People, Victorian Era, Victorian Dance, Music

Disciplines

History | Music | United States History

Department 1

Conservatory of Music

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Dr. John William Jones composed For the People: an oratorio celebrating the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial. He also conducted the piece when it was performed at the Majestic Theater on September 21, 2013 as part of the bicentennial celebration of Abraham Lincoln and the sesquicentennial anniversary of the American Civil War.

The musicians and performers included Spires Brass Band, Victorian Dance Ensemble, SCM Woodwind Septet, and the Susquehanna Travellers. The guest singers included Stacey Mastrian (soprano), Jeffrey Fahnestock (tenor) and Robert Cantrell (bass-baritone). Jocelyn Swigger accompanied on piano, and Jeff Shaara narrated the story.

Abraham Lincoln: Music and Dance of His Time
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