David & Ginger Hildebrand of the Colonial Music Institute

Here we see David and Ginger Hildebrand of the Colonial Music Institute sharing their infinite knowledge about music of the American Revolutionary Period. They spoke and played at Tannenbaum Historic Park this past weekend as part of the interpretive offerings related to the Reenactment of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse. Sitting in the audience, we heard not only a minuet but also the protocol for dressing and being introduced at this social dance. We heard 18th century songs with explanations of how tunes and lyrics were authenticated through primary source documents. We learned that playing a volin/fiddle would have damaged a woman's reputation; however, while violin playing was reserved for men only, its affordability made it possible for men of all financial means to play it. Conversely, the harpsichord could be played by men or women but only the wealthiest could afford them! We sat in the audience marveling at all of the great events tied to the reenactment of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse. If the Hildebrands return to Greensboro next year, you won't want to miss them!

For ABC Wednesday, I is for INSTRUMENTS!

 

Comments

[Hilda]

Sounds like an educational performance that I would have enjoyed immensely! Especially since I like the sound of the harpsichord. I love their costumes too!

[Roger Green]

Love the green jacket; appropriate for the day.

I is for Institute as well.

On behalf of the ABC Wednesday team thank you!

[Melissa B.]

Really Old World...love this snap!

[Snapperoni]

How interesting and what cool instruments... their costumes are very appropriate as well!

[Tumblewords]

Oh, so very interesting!

[Pat]

Well, fiddle-dee-dee--I'd never heard that before--that playing a violin/fiddle would ruin a gal's reputation, that she would be considered a "loose woman." Very interesting and informative "I" blog post.