A Storm in the Land: Music of the 26th N.C. Regimental Band, CSA. The American Brass Quintet Brass Band. New World Records 80608-2, 2002./Cheer, Boys, Cheer! Music of the 26th N.C. Regimental Band, CSA. The American Brass Quintet Brass Band. New World Records 80652-2, 2006

(ProQuest: ... denotes non-US-ASCII text omitted.) Recording Reviews Hopefully the recent profusion of events commemorating the Civil War sesquicentennial has prompted musicologists to acquaint themselves with the musical practices and literature--especially that of the ubiquitous brass band--that were prominent during this critical period in American cultural history. Fortunately, a small but loyal number of individuals and ensembles have dedicated themselves to this music, seeking out manuscript materials, researching diaries and letters of enlisted musicians, using authentic period instruments, and even donning uniforms and joining re-enactors in the field, all in an effort to recreate and sustain the soundtrack to which Civil War soldiers and civilians lived and died. Civil War Americans were accustomed to hearing dance music from most any ensemble, and regimental and brigade bands were often called upon to perform for officers' balls when stationed in or near a city.