This article will discuss why there were drummers in the civil war. As these may sound like a straightforward question for the unwary, first consider this fact: there were many other high calibers, experienced snipers for the Confederate army. In fact, because there were many hard-pressed brigades, some leaders of these brigades would issue themselves […]

The civil war was a surprisingly noble time for being a drummer in American history. Boys (yes boys, many of whom were younger than 18) were lining up front and center to be apart of the battle that defined their generation, and musicians were part of that call. Let’s take a look back to 1861 […]