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Music, say our American ancestors, may soothe the heart, but it also sustains the search for values.
This program explores, in a present moment when American ideals are undergoing such deep challenges, the vital and life-affirming sounds of the young Republic, as its citizens sang and played forth their love of freedom and their rejection of tyranny.
The rough-hewn sounds of New England citizen-composers still ring true and strong to our contemporary ears. And so do Liberty’s attendants — feminists, abolitionists, freed slaves, religious minorities, and insolent scallywags of “Yankee Doodle” — all remind us that in our musical roots lies our true strength.
These songs, both written and from oral traditions, offer an enlarged, intercultural perspective on the music played and sung in the early republic’s first century. They will include marches, anthems, spirituals, and ballads, restating our commitment to democracy.
Venue
Alna Meeting House
1789 Alna Rd, Alna, ME 04535
The Alna Meetinghouse is a 1789 historic building with features typical of its era — steps at the entrance, fixed pew seating, and narrow aisles — and is not fully wheelchair accessible. Visitors with specific accessibility needs are encouraged to contact us in advance at historicalna@gmail.com so we can discuss any accommodations.
Photo: Pulpit in the Alna Meeting House
