Once upon a time, wind bands were America’s main form of entertainment. This week on Classics for Kids, host Naomi Lewin takes a listen back to the golden age of American bands.

Music used within the program:

Patrick Gilmore: 22nd Regiment March

Victor Herbert: Serenade

Jean-Baptiste Arban: Carnival of Venice

Herbert L. Clarke: The Debutante

Arthur Pryor: Desecration Rag No. 2

Henry Fillmore: Lassus Trombone

Edwin Franko Goldman: The Chimes of Liberty

Meredith Willson: Music Man