Early American
Music & Ephemera

 


Baseball in Song and Music


"Build it, and they will come"

Go to our page "Baseball in Song and Music" where you can download a unique collection of sheet music related to baseball published in the 19th and early 20th Century. There is also a baseball screen-saver created from dozens of early baseball images, a collection of classic baseball MP3s, some MIDI files of baseball music and a few PDF downloads of early baseball poetry. Go and listen to Bob Dylan sing "Take Me Out To The Ballgame", acapella.....

 

 

The Hutchinson Family Singers

America's first
protest singers

 

The Music Of 19th Century
American Women Composers

 

Download the piano solo sheet music of many of the talented women composers of 19th Century America

 

 

The Music Of 19th Century
African-American Composers

 

Download the piano solo sheet music of some of the early
African-American composers

 

 

Music Of Protest & Social Justice
In 19th Century America

We have collected many pieces of sheet music related to issues of poverty, labor, Native American rights and more, published in America in the 1800s.

 

Forgotten 19th Century
American Guitar Music

In 19th Century America, music publishers were very busy publishing a large amount of sheet music. Much of this music was sheet music for the guitar. We have collected some of this guitar music, including music by some of the best 19th Century American guitarists such as African-American classical guitarist and composer Justin Holland, and the amazing Mrs. Knoop.

 

 

Masonic Music In 19th Century America

In 19th Century America, the Freemasons were busy publishing all kinds of music related to their organization, instrumental, choral, songs, you name it.

19th Century American Masonic Music

 


Finally.... we have an early American tune with a history to play as we work to replace the rogues from both political parties at all levels of government and vote them out.........

The Rogue's March



 

 

Some Of The Dumbest & Strangest Music Ever Published

In 19th Century & early 20th Century America, literally many thousands of pieces of music were composed and published. Some of this music was was odd, some funny and some probably rates as the dumbest or strangest music ever published.

Dumbest & Strangest Music Ever Published


 

Hannah's Song
The art & music of Hannah Cohoon

Hannah Cohoon is the most famous of the many artists from the mystical Shaker communities in 19th Century America. What is not widely known is that she also composed interesting songs .
Hannah's Song

 



Music For A Long Lost Friend
Remembering Tim Cameron

Tim's page


 

 

Fiddlin' Around
On The Way To A Revolution

Folk Music In Colonial America

An MP3 collection of Colonial and Revolution period tunes popular in America, arranged for fiddle with guitar accompaniment. Did you know that Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry were both known and well traveled fiddlers in their younger days in Virginia.....? Read about it on this page.

 

Early & Unique American Sheet Music

A collection of unique sheet music on American themes, including a song by Francis Hopkinson, signer of the Declaration Of Independence, early songs dedicated to John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, a choral chant of the entire Declaration of Independence, lively piano compositions on American themes, a complete "periodical" article with music of Revolution era tunes and more...........

 

Unique Music Composed
In Early America

The following 4 links go to pages that present some examples and arrangements of interesting music composed in a young and free America.

Huzza For Liberty - This was a rousing popular drinking song

Two pieces of music composed on the death of George Washington:
Dirge On The Death Of
General George Washington
Mount Vernon

Ode For Independence

The America Hero

 

Songs Of Francis Hopkinson


Francis Hopkinson, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence was also one of the earliest composers in America. We have arranged 6 of his songs for solo guitar and flute.

Songs Of Francis Hopkinson


 

Santa Claus
A Christmas Cantata

A 48 page composition published in 1879 and conceived as a simple yet color way for singing and musical people of all ages to celebrate Christmas.

 

MP3 arrangements of music of two early American composers, Timothy Swan & Justin Morgan.

 

The Music Of Colonial American
composer William Billings


History, sheet music and MP3 music arrangements of the music of the composer who was associated with John and Samuel Adams, wrote what became the original national anthem, and was a direct participant in the American Revolution.... William Billings.

 

 

Sheet Music Published In
19th Century Texas

In 19th Century Texas, composers and music publishers were busy publishing all kinds of music, instrumental, choral, songs, you name it.

Music Published In
19th Century Texas

 

100 Reels, Jigs, Hornpipes & Country Dances
for solo instrument

100 popular solos

 


Traditional Masonic Music

A collection of MP3 arrangements of traditional music related to Freemasons.

 



Beer & Ale Sheet Music

Sheet music related to ale & beer

 

Music Magic


Projects using music & sound from a 19th Century book about magic.

Music Magic

 

Considering the crazy ways things seem to keep happening after we send the politicians from both political parties to Washington D.C., a new kind of candidate for President might not be a bad idea. Or, we could revive an old campaign.
Listen to the original Howdy Doody For President campaign songs.................

Howdy Doody For President

 

 

The Music Of
Blind Tom

19th Century American "savant" genius pianist. You can download the original sheet music of compositions by the amazing Blind Tom.

 

The Music Of Justin Holland

Justin Holland was one of the first American classical guitarists, and he was teacher and a composer. He was also a prominent member of the African-American Masonic lodge. We have collected sheet music of the solo guitar works and the arrangements for voice and guitar of Justin Holland.

 

The Music And Art Of William Sidney Mount

William Sidney Mount (1807-1868), was a man of many talents. As well as being a fine artist, he was also a musician, composer and collector of the folk music of early America. And if that is not enough to impress......, he also invented a type of steamboat paddle wheel, a unique two-hulled sailboat, a traveling painting studio on wheels and a hollow back violin, named the "Cradle of Harmony".

 

Staring in the face of near certain death, Davy Crockett and John McGregor, armed with their fiddle and bagpipes had one of history's wildest jam sessions. Susanna Dickinson, wife of one of the Alamo defenders and one of the few survivors from inside the Alamo, described this incredible scene of jammin' at the Alamo. .

 

The Official State Food
Of Texas

Chili

Interesting historic facts about Texas chili, in my opinion, the world's greatest combination of spices and peppers.

 

Whitewashing the
Yellow Rose Of Texas


Over time, the famous song Yellow Rose Of Texas went through periods where the lyrics were changed, some might say "whitewashed". The history of, and legend of, The Yellow Rose Of Texas is a fascinating story in and of itself, and, is an interesting example of the changes a piece of music can pass through over time, due to different cultural conditions.

 

Download a book published in 1907 giving simple, and clearly diagrammed instructions for the dances of Ireland, including pointers for which tunes to use.

 


Alpha & Omega Printing & Graphics is a worker owned commercial printing company that produces all types of printing projects for clients across America.

We also specialize in the production of sheet music, scores and books for composers and music publishers.

 

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"What you have told us is all very good. It is indeed bad to eat apples. It is better to make them all into cider."
- Benjamin Franklin
(In- Remarks Concerning The Savages Of North America, reporting a
Native American's response to the story of Adam & Eve.)

 

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