Music In The Colonial Era

Historical and Musical events before the 1600 during the medieval and renaissance time Historical • 1487 Battle of Stoke • 1500 Pharaoh Thutmose III was born • 1509 Henry VII Dies • 1536 Anne Boylen was Executed • 1587 Mary, Queen of scots Dies Musical • 1452 Birth of Leonardo Da Vinci • 1538Various tunings were recorded by Juan Bermudo • 1598 The first Italian opera is produced: Jacopo Peris “Dafne”

We are all familiar with our national anthem and some of us may have even learned in elementary school that the lyrics were penned by Francis Scott Key but do you know who composed the music? The music for the “Star Spangled Banner” was composed by John Stafford Smith. He was a musicologist, composer, and church organist from Gloucester, England. He lived from 1750 to 1836 and was the son of church organist Martin Smith. John was a choirboy at the Chapel Royal in London, England and he was a pupil of the famous composer William Boyce. John Stafford Smith was elected as a member of the exclusive Anacreontic Society and composed the music for the society's constitutional song "To Anacreon in Heaven" (a.k.a. "The Anacreontic Song)." It was this same music that was used for the “Star Spangled Banner”. This melody after it was originally composed became popular not only in England but also in Ireland, where, with different words, it was used as a drinking song. Later, the melody came to America. One of the earliest alterations of this melody in America was the Boston patriotic song by Thomas Paine, "Adams and Liberty," which appeared in 1797. Sometime later, it was used with other lyrics in "Jefferson and Liberty." This melody was so popular in America, in fact, it was adapted to more than 20 different songs.

In the American Revolution, music played an important part of American culture no matter what sector of society. The music of the era served as a social commentary on the political concerns of the period aside from entertainment. The music was expressed through many forms, songs, hymns and varied instrumental musical traditions that reflected the social conditions which created it. Church music was an important source of spiritual inspiration and expression of the patriotic sentiment. The music in the Revolutionary period in the thirteen colonies varied according to region and the region’s prevalent religious views, it was used for revolutionary propaganda and expressed the tensions and sentiments of the revolutionary culture of the time.

Other than all of the important war events that took place at the fort, the National Anthem of the U.S.A. was written because of the events that took place during the Battle of Baltimore. The writer, Francis Scott Key, was inspired at how the American flag was still standing after the British bombed Fort McHenry. The National Anthem was originally made just to be read, but over time started to be sung as a song. Come see this patriotic landmark today!

It can change the way we carry ourselves or even the way we dress. Songs had a powerful grip and effect on society. Music can give us information or state an opinion. (White)

The nearly simultaneous occurrence of Jackson 's victory and the news of the peace convinced many Americans that they had won the war.” (Encyclopedia of the Age of Industry and Empire, para 12) Since Jackson became victorious the US became extremely Nationalistic because the United States were the most powerful country in the world after defeating Great Britain in the War of 1812. The United States showed power never thought possible to accomplish their goal, the way the North and South we able to come together as one. That created the most powerful country in the world. Additionally we had a song that touched all of the people inside the us this was called, “The Star Spangled Banner :The original hand-written manuscript of the poem that became the American national anthem and the Star-Spangled Banner flag that inspired it will be reunited in Washington DC later this summer for the first time.” (The Telegraph Online, Para #1) This song created the US to express their gratitude to be an American. To this day every day we remember how nationalistic we really are singing the national anthem at all sporting events. Showing that the United States is just as Nationalistic today. The Us came together

Francis Scott Key sat across the from Fort McHenry the night after the town was bombarded by British militaries. (history.com) Looking upon the burning city in Maryland, he found himself deeply inspired by the flag that stood waving gracefully in the smoke filled sky. Galvanized by the sight Key wrote the poem that would soon stand alone in America and named the anthem that plays before every social event in America. The Star Spangled Banner was a tribute to all the fallen soldiers in the battles between the British and American troops that led to our independence. Francis Scott Key wrote, “Oh say does

Scott, Francis Key “The rocket’s red glare, the bombs bursting in air, gave proof through the night that our flag was still there,” The Star Spangled Banner. The War of 1812 contained the battle of which inspired the Defense of Fort McHenry, or also widely known as the Star Spangled Banner, America’s national anthem written by Francis Key Scott.

As The Star Spangled Banner is heard through the speakers of the football stadium, pride fills the hearts of all the Americans while they stand tall. The sole purpose that the song was written was to get America through a time of war and to instill a sense of strength and pride. The songs main focus is on the star spangled banner or the American flag. When people think of America they picture the red, white, and blue flag with the fifty stars. The American flag gives America something that represents them and that is why they wave the flag around proudly when given the chance. That very same pride that fellow Americans get when waving the flag is the same pride that Francis Scott Key felt as he seen the flag flying over Fort Henry. These following lines of The Star Spangled Banner is proof that Americans should be proud to live in America, “What so proudly we hail'd at the twilight's last

This familiar anthem The Star Spangled Banner is America’s long-standing unchanging tradition that is played at each sporting event nationwide, school events, assemblies, Independence Day events, etc. It was invented when the U.S entered World War 1 by a man named Francis Scott Key who gave his poem to his brother, who noted that key’s poem fit the melody of The Anacreontic Song. It started out playing in the World Series game in 1918, where from that point in time it has played all sporting events since then. The Star Spangled banner exemplifies how traditions including anthems, origin narratives, as well as symbols are invented to meet the need of a national group, also known as an invented tradition. Even if it’s for just a moment of time regardless of class, race, gender, or people with disabilities people are ban together to show unconditional pride to their country’s flying colors. In the U.S students grades k-12 take part in the pledge of allegiance, where the entire class stands up and recites the pledge of allegiance at the start of their school day. In another country, it might be a morning prayer per say.

During times of harsh government rulings or unfair taxes and laws, people used their artistic abilities to start uprisings. Examples include, poetry, dramas, paintings/drawings, and especially music to get the attention of the oblivious citizens during the Revolutionary War. Music transitioned from calm, peaceful melodies to thundering tunes that carried battle cries and rallied for the start of a rebellion. As times changed and revolutions turned into wars, the music took a turn as well. It slowed it to a depressing beat that outpoured dreary lyrics, casting a melancholy mood on anyone who merely thought about the gory conflicts. Yet, when the turmoil finally came to an end, the villagers were overjoyed and celebrated with music and dancing.

In 1814, Francis Scott Key wrote the poem The Star Spangled Banner after witnessing the attack on Fort McHenry by the British Royal Navy in the War of 1812. The poem was sang to the tune of a well-known British song and eventually, Key’s once amateur patriotic poem became the United States national anthem in which the lyrics strongly symbolize our country’s perseverance and freedom. The Star Spangled Banner can be heard at a variety gatherings such as official military functions and sporting events where celebrity singers often display impressive vocal talent to emphasize the final and most infamous line of the song “O 'er the land of the free and

The issues that stems from Francis Scott Key when he wrote a poem which was later set to music. Later becomes America's national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The poem, originally titled “The Defense of Fort McHenry,” was written after Key witnessed the Maryland fort being bombarded by the British during the War of 1812. Due to the inability to deal with the inequality and dishonesty in this nation, the problem continues.

The history of American music begins with a fundamental process of exchange through all different social lines, where diverse cultures meet, and mix. Music has and always will be defined as sounds that are arranged in a particular pattern that are played to be meaningful and pleasurable. The chronology of music began in the Medieval period, when chanting was introduced into the Church. Music has then moved its way through many stages: renaissance, baroque, classical, romantic and leading up to 20th century American music. American 20th century music is made up of a diverse number of styles that are reflected by cultural traditions and the era’s of the past. Immigrants from Spain, France, England, Germany and Ireland all contributed and brought their own unique styles to the forefront, hence creating American music. African Americans created influential musical traditions that include rhythm and improvisation that were later combined with European traditions and other indigenous music.

On a greater scale, music literacy affects the entire world. Obviously, if musical literacy didn't exist, there would be no music. That would have cost the world a great deal, since music isn't confined to modern times. Music has been around as long as the first humans have, and it has been a part of defining each time period. The lyric music of ancient Rome exemplified an emphasis on storytelling, and the Harlem Renaissance served as a way for African Americans to finally be able to express themselves musically. During the 1960's, rock music became not only a new form of music, but also a form of rebellion for American youth.