Music in the Midst of Madness

Supported by an 2022 Individual Artist Grant from Saratoga Arts, "Music in the Midst of Madness: Respite from the Turmoil of the Civil War" is a performance of readings and music chronicled in letters and memoirs during the American Civil War. Exerpts from the letters written by soldiers and their families will be musically illustrated by historian and musician Ronald Burch. Audience participation will be encouraged!

Admission is free. Donations are appreciated.

Wanda Burch, historian and author, Glen, NY, has received a 2022 individual artist grant from Saratoga Arts, for “Music in the Midst of Madness: Respite from the Turmoil of the Civil War,” a performance of readings and music chronicled in letters and memoirs during the American Civil War. Wanda Burch will present excerpts from letters written by soldiers and their families, accompanied by historian/musician Ronald Burch and vocalist, Gisella Montanez Case. The performances will be showcased in Montgomery…