Historical Notes - Mark Bridge
Mark Bridge is a historical music re-enactor whose presentation entitled, "Historical Notes" covers Victorian music from the American minstrel and antebellum period through the Civil War and American Classic or parlor music periods. The repertoire covers a wide variety of musical selections and subjects from the 1800s with songs covering a range of composers including Stephen foster, Daniel Decatur Emmett, George root and many others. The music is performed on a variety of different banjos. This program covers not just music but the history behind the songs, composers and topics of interest about each period.
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This program is multifaceted and those who attend will have the opportunity to learn about music from the 1800s and hear it played using historically accurate styles and instruments. The presenter will also encourage audience participation so it promises to be a highly educational and enjoyable program. Participant evaluations and anecdotal responses will be collected.
Attendees reported that they loved hearing the history of various songs and instruments, some of which they had never heard of. Stephen Foster was one notable musician that they enjoyed learning about. Attendees also appreciated the opportunity to get involved by singing along and playing instruments with the presenter.