AMS Mission:
To provide educational and performance opportunities to
America's outstanding student ensembles to tour and perform in
historic locations worldwide while commemorating the past and
celebrating the future with music.
2012 EVENTS Civil War Sesquicentennial -
Washington DC & Gettysburg
On April 12, 1861, Confederate troops opened fire on
Fort Sumter in South Carolina. The bombardment of
cannon and gunfire lasted for 34 hours, ultimately
ending with the surrender of the Union soldiers. Though
only one man was killed in the engagement, this battle
began the bloodiest war on United States soil: The Civil
War.
The Sesquicentennial Commemoration of the American Civil
War will commence in 2011. As part of this tribute, your
performing ensemble is cordially invited to perform in
the American Musical Salute: American Civil War
Sesquicentennial. This historic concert series will take
place beginning in April, 2011, and will continue
through 2015. Concerts will be staged in Gettysburg,
Pennsylvania and Washington, DC. Participating groups
may also take the opportunity to visit Bull Run
(Manassas, VA), Richmond, VA and Antietum.
2012
Event Dates include:
April 12 - 15
April 27 - 30
May 3 - 6
May 24 - 27
The outcome of this war changed the course of world
history. Its impact continues to be felt in the lives of
all Americans. Every state must be represented.
Outstanding bands, choirs and orchestras from across the
country will be invited to attend.
