Episode 39 is an interview with host and newly minted Dr. Christopher Troiano! Dr. Troiano discusses his doctoral dissertation “From Antiquity to Academia: A History of Early American Brass Bands and a Way Forward for their Adaptation Within Institutions of Higher Learning” and the 8th GM Regiment Band. Lots of time and effort went into researching and writing this dissertation, and we’re excited to share this research!
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Music in this episode comes from Our Musical Past from the Library of Congress.
2:44 - How Dr. Troiano came to write a dissertation on Early American Brass Bands
6:41 - Brass music before and during The American Brass Band Movement
14:10 - How early American brass ensembles are different from the brass bands of today
22:41 - How Dr. Troiano compiled the list of currently active early American brass bands, similarities of these bands
27:01 - When the "revival" of early American brass bands took place and what inspired it
30:47 - How and when the modern day early American brass bands got their instruments
36:21 - Lack of band history in college curricula
45:14 - The value of early American brass bands in college music history courses
48:09 - Value of early American brass bands as a performance option in a college setting
51:50 - Forming the 8th GM Regiment Band at George Mason, appearance and goals
58:46 - Influence of the Civil War on these bands in an academic setting
1:06:58 - 19th century repertoire, influence on 20th and 21st century repertoire
1:15:56 - Where you'll be able to find Dr. Troiano's dissertation when it's available, additional resources on our website
1:17:05 - Featured Album: Dr. Troiano’s lecture recital
