On February 26, 2015, 7:00 pm and Sunday, March 1, 2015, 4:00 pm the Greenwich Historical Society is presenting a program on music during WWII. The Society is located on 39 Strickland Road in Cos Cob. The event will take place in the Vanderbilt Education Center on the grounds of the Society. Tickets are $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers
Purchase tickets athttp://greenwichhistory.org or call 203-869-6899, Ext. 10.
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Music played a key role in the development of popular opinion during WWI. Lyrics and sheet music art were often designed to influence public opinion As the political climate shifted from neutrality to support for the allies, so did mainstream music.
Prior to US involvement in 1917 many songs supported neutrality with more than one song invoking a mother's love as a reason enough for a son to stay at home. After 1917, when the United States joined the conflict, patriotic themes became more popular.
Led by Stefanie Kies and Bea Crumbine, the program will juxtapose performances of period music with background information and slides. Also, performing are vocalist Dan Swartz and John Goldschmid on piano.
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