Variations on a Civil War Tune
arr. Michael Story
The traditional folk tune The Cumberland's Crew was inspired by the historic naval battle between the wooden U.S.S. Cumberland and the ironclad C.S.S. Virginia in 1862. The light and airy melody in 3/4 time is treated to a variety of …
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The traditional folk tune The Cumberland's Crew was inspired by the historic naval battle between the wooden U.S.S. Cumberland and the ironclad C.S.S. Virginia in 1862. The light and airy melody in 3/4 time is treated to a variety of textures and voicings as it builds to a dramatic conclusion. This work for developing bands shows how music can tell a story and provides an opportunity for cross-curricular teaching.