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Colonial Williamsburg Past and Present Podcast

January 18, 2010

Organist Peter Pelham

Organist Michael Monaco coaxes the sound of the 1700s from an 18th century organ in William and Mary’s Wren Chapel.

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Making History Live
December 8, 2008

Making History Live

Relating the daily lives of America’s ancestors is the product of research and performance. Performer Kat Getward shares the part that music plays in the EFT “Making History Live.”

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fifes and drums
May 12, 2008

Fifes and Drums at 50

A new documentary reflects on five decades of Fifes and Drums. Director Mike Durling talks about building a film that looks through the years and across the country.

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Irish Christmas
December 24, 2007

An Irish Christmas

In clear voice and high spirits, Kelly Kennedy sings Irish Christmas melodies.

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drummers call
May 14, 2007

Drummers Call

The noble tradition of the fifes and drums is celebrated May 18-20 during Drummers Call.

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music for a lady
April 9, 2007

Music Suited to a Lady

Colonial ladies played instruments that showed their graceful features to the best advantage, and they never showed their elbows. Music Interpreter Jane Hanson explains.

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