If you have any interest in brass bands, the Civil War, music history -- or extra credit in Humanities 223, the 10th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry Regiment Band will give a concert Saturday at on Shephard Road. The 10th Cavalry band is "a recreation of the original brass band that accompanied the regiment during the Civil War," and it is an "affiliated ensemble" (whatever that is) of the music program of the University of Illinois-Springfield. It is directed by R. Todd Cranson, assistant director of co-curricular music at UIS. According to a UIS press release, "The original 10th Cavalry Band was often referred to as "Lincoln's Own" since the musicians came from Sangamon County and the Springfield area. It was mustered into service at Camp Butler in November 1861 and was one of only a handful of bands to stay with their regiments throughout the entire war."
Same offer as before: Go, write it up (a couple, three pages) and get extra credit. Questions to consider: How is Civil War band music "roots music?" What appeal does it have to today's audiences>
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