5th Michigan Band provides background music for the computer game: Forge of Freedom

The 5^th Michigan Regiment Band was once known as the 5^th Michigan Infantry Band. For 108 years, from 1865 - 1973, it was just a memory. Then as a State of Michigan Bicentennial project it was recreated in the form of the Fifth Michigan Regiment Band. In keeping with the authenticity of the Civil War "field" regimental bands, the present band consists of musicians, color guard, and support personnel.

The band's repertoire of the 1860's includes marches, polkas, schottisches, waltzes, and songs arranged for the group by Lt. Col. Guy Smith, Conductor. The present band plays on antique and replica Civil War instruments at reenactments, concerts, parades, festivals, and other special events. 

The Fifth Michigan Regiment Band is a non-profit organization. Stipends charged for performances are based on the distance and length of time involved. All income is used for operating expenses and instruments. The Band is managed by a board of directors. All members are volunteers.

Sample "The Battle Hymn of the Republic"

About the Background Music
If your web browser supports the playing of MIDI sound files, you will hear background music from the Civil War era behind many of the pages in this website.

Contact Information

Inquiries can be directed to:
5th Michigan Regiment Band
P.O. Box 170
Novi, Michigan 48376

For information send e-mail to: Carol Smith
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