Bâton Méle: Le Rigodon d’Honneur
The term “Rigodon” refers to a popular dance style of the 18th century and was used interchangeably with the single drag version of La Diane. This probably stems from the…
Cease Firing: British & French Influence in the American Army
For scholars of American fife and drum duty music, a hugely important question is: Where did American duty music come from? Understanding how the music changed, how to interpret questionable…