Americus Brass Band

The Americus Brass Band was founded in 1976 by a group of music students at California State University, Long Beach. Originally attracted to Civil War reenacting the founders sought authenticity in dress and instrumentation as well as music. With the help of several Civil War historians and collectors, a full set of authentic period instruments were located and original music was secured. The goal was to provide a "living history" experience for members and audiences alike by creating an accurate reproduction of a Civil War brass band. Because of the group's high level of musicianship and continuing commitment to historical authenticity, the Americus Brass Band travels the length and breadth of the United States performing shows, period balls, and living history events.

In addition, the group has appeared in several movies and television productions including: the ABC television mini-series, The North and South; the CBS television movie, Once Upon a Texas Train; and the IMAX movie, Alamo: The Price of Freedom. The group has also performed for the sound tracks of the 1991 NBC television mini-series, Son of the Morning Star; the 1993 Turner major motion picture, The Battle of Gettysburg; the 1993 syndicated television mini-series, The Wild West; the 1990 Tri-Star Pictures, Oscar-winning movie, Glory; and the 1993 Columbia Pictures epic film, Geronimo.

The Americus Brass Band remains the foremost professional Civil War replica band in the country and continues to do its part to insure that this glorious but terrible chapter in American history will never be forgotten.