Indiana Statehood DayIndiana Statehood DayMusic from Indiana

Traditional Bluegrass…Traditional Bluegrass…Bluegrass music started in the early

1600’s by immigrants who brought music from their native lands.

The music has roots in Irish, Scottish, English, and African American songs.

Pioneers didn’t have the technology we have today, so they had to make their own music.

This song is called “Boil the Cabbage Down.”

https://www.ibma.org/resources/history-bluegrass-music

Creation of AmericaCreation of AmericaAmerica became a free country on

July 4th, 1776.The tune for this song is very old

and dates from 1609.This song can be sung in a ROUND.

We will try it without the guitar, and then we will add the guitar.

Singing rounds is another way that pioneers made music.

““America, America”America, America”

America, AmericaLand of Hope and LibertyFreedom Rings from Every Mountain

From Sea to Sea

Repeat

Early 1800’s Circle DancesEarly 1800’s Circle DancesChildren and teens had to work hard at

their pioneer chores, but sometimes they might be permitted to dance.

Fiddles were not used for these dances because some people thought it wasn’t proper for children to hear such exciting music.

These types of dances and singing games were typical of the early 1800’s.

Singing Indiana History by Martha Riley Chrisman pg. 52 / Published in 1992

““Skip to My Lou”Skip to My Lou”Lou, Lou, skip to my LouLou, Lou, skip to my LouLou, Lou, skip to my Lou,Skip to my Lou my Darling…

Flies in the buttermilk, shoo, shoo, shoo

Lost my partner, what’ll I do…I’ll get another one prettier than you…

Singing Indiana History by Martha Riley Chrisman pg. 52 / Published in 1992

Early 1800’s River SongEarly 1800’s River SongTransportation in

Indiana in the late 1700’s and early 1800’s was done mostly by river.

This is a famous song written about a river.

“Shenendoah”http://centerforhistory.org

Indiana Becomes a StateIndiana Becomes a StateIndiana became a state in 1816.Lots of songs have been written

about Indiana, but this one, published in 1917 and written by Indiana native James F. Hanley, is probably the most famous.

We will play the song once and then allow everyone to join us in singing.

Singing Indiana History by Martha Riley Chrisman pg. 6 / Published in 1992

““Back Home Again in Back Home Again in Indiana”Indiana”Back home again, in IndianaAnd it seems that I can seeThe gleaming candlelight, still shining

brightThru the sycamores for meThe new mown hay sends out its

fragranceFrom the fields I used to roamWhen I dream about the moonlight on

the WabashThen I long for my Indiana home.

Abraham LincolnAbraham LincolnLincoln spent 14 years of his life

in Indiana and grew up here from age 7 to age 21.

He became one of our most famous presidents serving during the American Civil War.

Lincoln’s Boyhood Home is located in Lincoln City, Indiana and is open to the public to tour.

http://www.nps.gov/libo/index.htm

““Old Abraham Lincoln”Old Abraham Lincoln”This is a song that you can make up verses

to.What do you know about Abraham Lincoln?

Old Abe Lincoln came out of the wilderness, out of the wilderness, out of the wilderness.

Old Abe Lincoln came out of the wilderness,Many long years ago…

Old Abe Lincoln lived down in Indiana…

Wee Sing America by Pamela Conn Beall and Susan Hagen

The Civil War in Indiana The Civil War in Indiana April 12, 1861 – April 9, April 12, 1861 – April 9, 18651865Indiana had

around 210,000 soldiers participate in the war.

Indiana had soldiers in every major battle in the war.

““Goober Peas”Goober Peas”This is a song that talks about

soldiers in the Civil War.Near the end of the war food was

scarce and the soldiers ate goober peas.

Peas, peas, peas, peas, Eating Goober Peas

Goodness How Delicious!Eating Goober Peas!Wee Sing America by Pamela Conn Beall and Susan Hagen

Sports in IndianaSports in IndianaIndiana has a long and historic

relationship with sports. From our 100 years of car racing to

our great basketball legends to our current teams like the Colts and the Pacers, Indiana is sports proud.

http://www.indianahistory.org/feature-details/great-moments-in-indy-sports#.VIhrOdLF-p4

““Take Me Out to the Ball Take Me Out to the Ball Game”Game”

Written in 1908 by Albert Von Tilzer, this is probably one of the most famous sports songs of all time.

Albert was born in Indianapolis in 1878.

Let’s sing it together!

Singing Indiana History by Martha Riley Chrisman pg. 138 / Published in 1992

““Take Me Out to the Ball Take Me Out to the Ball Game”Game”

Take me out to the ball gameTake me out with the crowdBuy me some peanuts and

crackerjacks,I don’t care if I never get back,

Let me root, root, root for the home team

If they don’t win it’s a shameFor it’s One, Two, Three strikes your out

At the Old Ball Game!Singing Indiana History by Martha Riley Chrisman pg. 138 / Published in 1992

Hoagy CarmichaelHoagy CarmichaelHoagland Carmichael was born in

Bloomington in 1899. He wrote some of the most popular

songs of all time.“Georgia on My Mind”“Stardust”“The Nearness of You”And this song…does anyone know

the name of this song?Singing Indiana History by Martha Riley Chrisman pg. 145 / Published in 1992

Bluegrass in Indiana Bluegrass in Indiana TodayToday

Bluegrass is still popular in Indiana today.

There are festivals all over the state including the 8 day Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival held at the Bill Monroe Music Park.

“Old Joe Clark”

““Star Spangled Banner” – National Star Spangled Banner” – National AnthemAnthem

Oh, say can you see by the dawn's early lightWhat so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming?Whose broad stripes and bright stars thru the perilous fight,O'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming?And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air,Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet waveO'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

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