From the Archives 108: The Testament Of Freedom & Songs From "Drum Taps" (1956)

In 1956, Eastman-Rochester Pops Orchestra & Chorus, conducted by Howard Hanson, recorded "The Testament of Freedom" (Four Passages From the Writings of Thomas Jefferson) and "Songs From 'Drum Taps'" (Poems By Walt Whitman). The LP was published by Mercury, as part of American Music Festival, Vol. 1. This recording is available on archive.org. Thanks to Mike Overby for suggesting this recording.Track List:Side 1The Testament Of FreedomThe God Who Gave Us LifeWe Have Counted The CostWe Fight Not For GloryI Shall Not Die Without A HopeSide 2Songs From "Drum Taps"Beat! Beat! Drums!By The Bivouac's Fitful FlameTo Thee, Old Cause Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.