39 - Interview with Dr. Christopher Troiano: From Antiquity to Academia

The Early American Brass Band Podcast

Episode 39 is an interview with host and newly minted Dr. Christopher Troiano! Dr. Troiano discusses his doctoral dissertation “From Antiquity to Academia: A History of Early American Brass Bands and a Way Forward for their Adaptation Within Institutions of Higher Learning” and the 8th GM Regiment Band. Lots of time and effort went into researching and writing this dissertation, and we’re excited to share this research!

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Music in this episode comes from Our Musical Past from the Library of Congress.

• 2:44 - How Dr. Troiano came to write a dissertation on Early American Brass Bands

• 6:41 - Brass music before and during The American Brass Band Movement

• 14:10 - How early American brass ensembles are different from the brass bands of today

• 22:41 - How Dr. Troiano compiled the list of currently active early American brass bands, similarities of these bands

• 27:01 - When the "revival" of early American brass bands took place and what inspired it

• 30:47 - How and when the modern day early American brass bands got their instruments

• 36:21 - Lack of band history in college curricula

• 45:14 - The value of early American brass bands in college music history courses

• 48:09 - Value of early American brass bands as a performance option in a college setting

• 51:50 - Forming the 8th GM Regiment Band at George Mason, appearance and goals

• 58:46 - Influence of the Civil War on these bands in an academic setting

• 1:06:58 - 19th century repertoire, influence on 20th and 21st century repertoire

• 1:15:56 - Where you'll be able to find Dr. Troiano's dissertation when it's available, additional resources on our website

• 1:17:05 - Featured Album: Dr. Troiano’s lecture recital