This presentation is suitable for teachers and librarians looking to do a general program with students about Indiana and Indiana's musical history. It may be especially helpful for celebrating Indiana's Bicentennial.

1. Indiana Statehood DayIndiana Statehood Day
Music from Indiana

2. Traditional Bluegrass…Traditional Bluegrass…
Bluegrass music started in the early
1600’s by immigrants who brought music
from their native lands.
The music has roots in Irish, Scottish,
English, and African American songs.
Pioneers didn’t have the technology we
have today, so they had to make their
own music.
This song is called “Boil the Cabbage
Down.”
https://www.ibma.org/resources/history-bluegrass-music

3. Creation of AmericaCreation of America
America became a free country on July
4th
, 1776.
The tune for this song is very old and
dates from 1609.
This song can be sung in a ROUND. We
will try it without the guitar, and then we
will add the guitar.
Singing rounds is another way that
pioneers made music.

4. ““America, America”America, America”
America, America
Land of Hope and Liberty
Freedom Rings from Every Mountain
From Sea to Sea
Repeat

5. Early 1800’s Circle DancesEarly 1800’s Circle Dances
Children and teens had to work hard at
their pioneer chores, but sometimes they
might be permitted to dance.
Fiddles were not used for these dances
because some people thought it wasn’t
proper for children to hear such exciting
music.
These types of dances and singing games
were typical of the early 1800’s.
Singing Indiana History by Martha Riley Chrisman pg. 52 / Published in 1992

6. ““Skip to My Lou”Skip to My Lou”
Lou, Lou, skip to my Lou
Lou, Lou, skip to my Lou
Lou, Lou, skip to my Lou,
Skip to my Lou my Darling…
Flies in the buttermilk, shoo, shoo, shoo
Lost my partner, what’ll I do…
I’ll get another one prettier than you…
Singing Indiana History by Martha Riley Chrisman pg. 52 / Published in 1992

7. Early 1800’s River SongEarly 1800’s River Song
Transportation in
Indiana in the late
1700’s and early 1800’s
was done mostly by
river.
This is a famous song
written about a river.
“Shenendoah”
http://centerforhistory.org

8. Indiana Becomes a StateIndiana Becomes a State
Indiana became a state in 1816.
Lots of songs have been written about
Indiana, but this one, published in 1917
and written by Indiana native James F.
Hanley, is probably the most famous.
We will play the song once and then
allow everyone to join us in singing.
Singing Indiana History by Martha Riley Chrisman pg. 6 / Published in 1992

9. ““Back Home Again in Indiana”Back Home Again in Indiana”
Back home again, in Indiana
And it seems that I can see
The gleaming candlelight, still shining bright
Thru the sycamores for me
The new mown hay sends out its fragrance
From the fields I used to roam
When I dream about the moonlight on the
Wabash
Then I long for my Indiana home.

10. Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln
Lincoln spent 14 years of his life in
Indiana and grew up here from age 7 to
age 21.
He became one of our most famous
presidents serving during the American
Civil War.
Lincoln’s Boyhood Home is located in
Lincoln City, Indiana and is open to the
public to tour.
http://www.nps.gov/libo/index.htm

11. ““Old Abraham Lincoln”Old Abraham Lincoln”
This is a song that you can make up verses
to.
What do you know about Abraham Lincoln?
Old Abe Lincoln came out of the wilderness,
out of the wilderness, out of the wilderness.
Old Abe Lincoln came out of the wilderness,
Many long years ago…
Old Abe Lincoln lived down in Indiana…
Wee Sing America by Pamela Conn Beall and Susan Hagen

12. The Civil War in IndianaThe Civil War in Indiana
April 12, 1861 – April 9, 1865April 12, 1861 – April 9, 1865
Indiana had around
210,000 soldiers
participate in the
war.
Indiana had
soldiers in every
major battle in the
war.

13. ““Goober Peas”Goober Peas”
This is a song that talks about soldiers in
the Civil War.
Near the end of the war food was scarce
and the soldiers ate goober peas.
Peas, peas, peas, peas,
Eating Goober Peas
Goodness How Delicious!
Eating Goober Peas!
Wee Sing America by Pamela Conn Beall and Susan Hagen

14. Sports in IndianaSports in Indiana
Indiana has a long and historic relationship
with sports.
From our 100 years of car racing to our
great basketball legends to our current
teams like the Colts and the Pacers, Indiana
is sports proud.
http://www.indianahistory.org/feature-
details/great-moments-in-indy-
sports#.VIhrOdLF-p4

15. ““Take Me Out to the BallTake Me Out to the Ball
Game”Game”
Written in 1908 by Albert Von Tilzer, this
is probably one of the most famous sports
songs of all time.
Albert was born in Indianapolis in 1878.
Let’s sing it together!
Singing Indiana History by Martha Riley Chrisman pg. 138 / Published in 1992

16. ““Take Me Out to the BallTake Me Out to the Ball
Game”Game”
Take me out to the ball game
Take me out with the crowd
Buy me some peanuts and crackerjacks,
I don’t care if I never get back,
Let me root, root, root for the home team
If they don’t win it’s a shame
For it’s One, Two, Three strikes your out
At the Old Ball Game!
Singing Indiana History by Martha Riley Chrisman pg. 138 / Published in 1992

17. Hoagy CarmichaelHoagy Carmichael
Hoagland Carmichael was born in
Bloomington in 1899.
He wrote some of the most popular songs
of all time.
“Georgia on My Mind”
“Stardust”
“The Nearness of You”
And this song…does anyone know the
name of this song?
Singing Indiana History by Martha Riley Chrisman pg. 145 / Published in 1992

18. Bluegrass in Indiana TodayBluegrass in Indiana Today
Bluegrass is still popular in Indiana today.
There are festivals all over the state
including the 8 day Bean Blossom Bluegrass
Festival held at the Bill Monroe Music Park.
“Old Joe Clark”

19. ““Star Spangled Banner” – National AnthemStar Spangled Banner” – National Anthem
Oh, say can you see by the dawn's early light
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars thru the perilous fight,
O'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming?
And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

20. Thank you for coming toThank you for coming to
Statehood Day!Statehood Day!