A musical journey in the footsteps of Lewis & Clark

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Title:

A musical journey in the footsteps of Lewis & Clark

Author:

Enslow, Anne, author.

Enslow, Ridley. author.

Summary:

Discusses the role of music in the 1804-1806 expedition led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, and provides examples of music, including lyrics, common at the time.

General Note:

Compact disc.

Contents:

Jefferson and liberty -- The President -- Good night and joy be with you all -- La nouvelle carel -- St. Patrick's Day in the morning -- V'la l'bon vent -- Flowers of Edinburgh --Jaw harp -- Rigaudon -- Ding dong merrily on high -- The old year now -- Hidatsa friendship song --Miss Moore's rant -- Contredanse -- The girl I left behind me -- Bung your eye -- Fisher's hornpipe -- Alloa House -- Noël Nouvelet/Childgrove -- Air from Purcell -- Auld Lang Syne -- Staten Island hornpipe -- Rose, Columbia! -- Captain Clark's quickstep -- Welcome here again -- Fill every glass -- The might deeds of Captain Lewis -- Minuet -- Love in a village/Successful campaign/Barbarini's tambourine -- Mandan heartbreak song.

Physical Description:

1 sound disc : digital ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 book (128 p. : ill., maps, facsims. ; 22 cm.) + 1 teacher curriculum guide sheet.

Genre:

Audiobooks.

Conference Subject:

Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806) -- Juvenile literature.

Subject Term:

Music -- 19th century -- History and criticism.

Geographic Term:

United States -- History -- 19th century -- Songs and music.

Author(s):

Enslow, Ridley.

Publisher:

Enslow Publishers,

Publication Date:

2009

ISBN:

9780766032880

9780766032873

Publication Information:

Berkeley Heights, N.J. : Enslow Publishers, p2009.

Call Number:

J 973.4 ENSLOW

Holds: Copies:

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Summary

"Music" and "Lewis and Clark" are not words that generally go in the same sentence. But the journals of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark show that music was an integral part of their famous journey. Music brought welcome entertainment to the men, far from home. It also served as a diplomatic bridge to the American Indians they met on their way. Although Lewis and Clark themselves did not play, they had two fiddlers-Pierre Cruzatte and George Gibson-among the 30 or so men who went with them. Other members of the expedition sang and danced. The journals do not mention specific tunes the men played, but we can say with certainty that the music here dates from the period. We have rigorously documented all but the Native American pieces, which were handed down through oral tradition. In compiling this musical journey, we have selected songs and tunes to mark each major step of the way, from President Thomas Jefferson's idea for the journey to its conclusion. We hope this "soundtrack of the expedition" will enable you to experience the story of Lewis and Clark in a new way. Enjoy the journey . . .

Reviews (1)

School Library Journal Review

Gr 5 Up-These 30 songs, created by Anne and Ridley Enslow, use accounts of the Lewis and Clark expedition which often mention music, as its inspiration. The pieces reflect the different stages of the journey, and they are arranged in chronological order so that the first songs are the complex arrangements that Lewis and Clark would have heard before they set out, and then the pieces change to the tunes of the French boatmen, the songs of the Native Americans who they encountered (sung in French and Native languages), and the simple songs that the explorers might have sung at their campsites. There are instrumental and vocal selections as well as readings set to music. Some tunes, such as "Greensleeves," might be familiar to listeners, but most will be new. All are performed on period instruments as well as "informal" music makers such as spoons and hambones. This recording will help students understand the importance of music in the Lewis and Clark expedition. It is more related to specific expedition events than Lewis and Clark: Sounds of Discovery (Makoche Recording Co., 1998). A good choice for school use.-Mary Mueller, Rolla Junior High School, MO (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.