Music of Fort Adams
Fort Adams, Date Unknown
Fort Adams was the home of United States Artillery Units starting in the mid 1800s. Each of the units stationed at the Fort had a band with them. These bands not only performed at the Fort, but they were in demand in the city for public and private events. Learn more about Fort Adams here. There were different units and bands stationed at the Fort through the years. Here are some examples of programs from various bands.
The Band of the 7th Coastal Artillery Corps
Many of the musicians who served at Fort Adams are buried in the Old Post Cemetery, including two band leaders.
Chief Musician Ludwig Frank
Frank served as the bandmaster of the 5th United States Artillery Corps Band. He died at Fort Adams in 1873.
Chief Musician John T Freeman
Bandmaster Freeman came to Fort Adams with the 7th United States Artillery Band in 1899. He served at Fort Adams conducting the Band of the 7th Coastal Artillery Corps until his death in 1914.
Music Dedicated to the Men at Fort Adams
Bellevue Promenade
Composed by Kenneth Price in 1878. “As played by the Band of the 1st Regiment, U.S. Arty. at the Newport Concerts.”
Fort Adams March
Composed by William H. Schultze in 1857. “Performed by the Germania at Newport”. Dedicated to Col. Magruder, U.S. 1st Light Artillery (stationed at Fort Adams)