In memory of Union Veterans of the Civil War and the music that was part of the fabric of their lives.

“You might not think of a battlefield as a great place to hear music—it has probably never been anyone’s first choice of a concert venue. Even so, wars have historically inspired and even required music, and the Civil War (1861–65) was no different. Exploring the conflict’s varied soundtrack, from patriotic marches to haunting ballads, offers a window to the spirit, story, and emotion of a traumatic time in American history.” ~ The Kennedy Center

Music of the Civil War

Battle Hymn of the Republic – United States Army Field Band

The Battle Cry of FreedomMichael Sabatella and the Rambling String Band

When Johnny Comes Marching Home – Craig Duncan

John Brown’s Body – Pete Seeger

We Are Coming, Father Abraham – The 97th Regimental String Band

Columbia, the Gem of the OceanEugene Ormandy

Hail Columbia – United States Marine Band

Marching Through Georgia – Old Crow Medicine Show

Union Dixie – Tennessee Ernie Ford

Go Down Moses – Louis Armstrong

Michael, Row the Boat Ashore – The Highwaymen

General Grant’s Grand March – Judy Railsback (sheet music)

Taps – United States Army Band at Arlington

Battle Hymn of the Republic – Joan Baez

Battle Hymn of the Republic – 2012 Iowa All-State Chorus & Orchestra

Battle Hymn of the Republic – The Tabernacle Choir

Compilation of Patriotic Songs – Various US Military Bands
(Instrumental playlist, not all Civil War era songs)

Civil War Music Websites

The Kennedy Center

American Battlefield Trust

2nd U.S. Cavalry Co. A – Cavalry Bugle Calls

Camp 2 Drummer Bill Myers @ Trinity Episcopal Cemetery in Galveston, 2025

Fraternity – Charity – Loyalty