National Peace Jubilee facts for kids
The National Peace Jubilee was a huge celebration held in Boston, Massachusetts. It took place from June 15 to 19, 1869. This special event honored the end of the American Civil War, a big conflict in American history.
The Jubilee was organized by a famous musician named Patrick Gilmore. It featured a very large orchestra and chorus. Many solo singers and musicians also performed. Over 11,000 people took part! This included the well-known violinist Ole Bull, who led the orchestra. Carl Zerrahn directed all the singers.
This event was a very important moment for bands and music in America. Along with another big festival in 1872, it made Patrick Gilmore a very famous composer and band leader. For the Jubilee, a new song called "Hymn of Peace" was created. Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes wrote the words, and Matthias Keller wrote the music. It was performed on the first day of the celebration.
What Was the National Peace Jubilee?
The National Peace Jubilee was a massive music festival. It celebrated peace after the long and difficult American Civil War. This war had ended a few years before, in 1865. People wanted to come together and celebrate unity and healing.
Who Performed at the Jubilee?
The Jubilee was known for its incredibly large number of performers. It was one of the biggest musical events of its time.
- 100 different singing groups joined together. They had a total of 10,926 singers!
- The orchestra had 525 talented musicians.
- A special wind band included 486 musicians.
This huge gathering of musical talent made the Jubilee a truly unforgettable event.
