South Carolina is one of the SouthernUnited States, and has produced a number of renowned performers of country, bluegrass and other styles. In 1762, Charlestown, South Carolina became the home of the St. Cecilia Society, the first musical society in North America. At the time, Charleston was a cultural center, attracting a number of musicians from Europe.
A few urban centers in South Carolina are home to thriving rock and roll and hip hop scenes, including Greenville, Clemson, Columbia and Charleston. The state's bluegrass has produced such bands as The Hired Hands.
South Carolina has an official American folk dance, the square dance. It also has two official state songs: "Carolina", with words by Henry Timrod and music by Anne Custis Burgess, and "South Carolina on My Mind", by Buzz Arledge and Hank Martin. South Carolina also has an "official music", spirituals; spirituals are sacred Christian songs originally developed by African Americans in the 19th century.
The 2nd SouthCarolina String Band was formed in August of 1989 by five riflemen of Co.I, 2nd SC Volunteer Infantry, a unit of Civil War reenactors that was very active during the five years of events celebrating the 125th Anniversary of the Civil War - and for many years to follow.
Their music is found on four albums, which have received airplay on folk music stations from Australia to the United Kingdom, including many university radio and National Public Radio stations in the United States.
They play the music that was in the hearts and minds and on the tongues of the citizen-soldiers that made up the ranks of the armies of the North and the South as they marched off to take part in the cataclysmic struggle that was to become the defining event of our nation's history.
The University of SouthCarolina Summer Music Camp was started in the early 70's by then Director of Bands Tom O'neal.
For more information about The University of SouthCarolina Summer Music Camp, please contact the USC School of Music Band Office at (803)777-4278 or email USCBand@mozart.sc.edu.
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