Signals & Commands
This morning call signaled the beginning of the day for Civil War soldiers.
What is a Reveille
Many young musicians played this instruments to relay commands
What is "Drums"?
These Union Army units often formed all‑Black brass and folk bands.
What are the Union Army’s Black regiment
This upbeat minstrel tune became the national anthem of the Confederacy.
What is “Dixie”?
Mass production caused sales of sheet music to rise from $2.5 million to nearly what amount?
What is $20 million?
Played at 6 AM, this call summoned soldiers who needed to see which person?
What was a Surgeons Call
Nicknamed “Johnny Shiloh,” he was the youngest child to serve as a musician at what age?
What is 9 years old?
After the war, members of these bands helped lay the groundwork for what type of institutions?
What are Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Written in 1862 by George F. Root, this song helped reunite new recruits.
What is “The Battle Cry of Freedom”?
These OTS Saxhorns were designed so the sound projected in which direction?
What is backward (toward the soldiers behind them)?
This call, played at 8 AM, signaled the setting of what daily military duty.
What was a "Guard Mounting"
This 13‑year‑old musician earned the Medal of Honor for refusing to stop doing what during a retreat?
Who was Willie Johnston?
Many African‑American songs contained hidden meanings expressing hopes for what?
What are emancipation and freedom.
This 1861 song emphasized the Union’s disapproval of slavery.
What is “The Battle Hymn of the Republic”?
After the war, adding keys to the bugle led to the creation of what modern brass instrument?
What is the trumpet?
Known during the Civil War as “Tattoo,” this call originally marked what nightly event?
When not playing music, young musicians often served in this dangerous battlefield support role.
What is carrying the wounded as stretcher‑bearers.
The musical roots of African‑American Civil War songs came from what cultural tradition?
What is traditional African musical culture.
This Confederate marching tune celebrated the secession of the Southern states.
What is “The Bonnie Blue Flag”?
“Taps” was composed by which Union general?
Who is General Daniel Butterfield?
This valved brass instrument family was crucial for commands; name the special marching version designed to project sound backward.
What is a Saxhorn
These musicians played a shrill, high‑pitched instrument essential for commands; name the instrument.
What is a "Fifer"
Black bands provided essential accompaniment for what military action?
What is official military routine?
This propaganda song urged a border state to secede and join the Confederacy.
What is “Maryland, My Maryland”?
Today, “Taps” is most commonly used during what ceremony?
What are military funerals?