The New Mexico Territorial Brass Band is dedicated to
the preservation and exhibition of the first generation of the American
brass band tradition. The ensemble uses antique and reproduction
instruments and wears authentic nineteenth century clothing to capture
the sight and sounds of this dramatic era.
The band’s musical repertoire contains more than 100
songs including popular ballads like Aura Lee, Lorena, and When Johnny
Comes Marching Home. The band provides dance music of the era,
including Sunny Hours Waltz, Blondinette Polka and Mountain Bell
Schottisch.
Patriotic songs abound, including Battle Hymn of the
Republic, Hail Columbia, and America. The work of Stephen Foster is
featured prominently. Many of the band’s arrangements are taken
directly from the archives of Union and Confederate regimental bands.
The band is involved in three types of performances: educational,
historical reenactment, and musical entertainment.
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New Mexico Territorial Brass Band in Civil War Uniforms, November 2004
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New Mexico Territorial Brass Band in Turn of Century Uniforms, May 2011
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