Music and History New Jersey Field Music Group plays “Yankee Doodle” at East Jersey Old Town Village Franz Joseph Haydn was one of the most important figures in the development of the European Classical music style during the 18th century. Scott Joplin was an African -American composer and pianist of late 19th century. Joplin achieved fame for his ragtime compositions and was dubbed the King of Ragtime. Piotr Tchaikovsky, late 19th century, is an enduringly popular Russian composer. Everyone knows his Nutcraker! Military music was not only used to boost morale, but also to command troops on the battlefield. Early American Revolutionary Music and Art Group is performing Alexander Hamilton milicia music in the movie featured our band director Erik and his wife Eliza. September 6th 2017 – WWI Centennial celebrated at the Governance Island, NY. Our band is performing is featured at the History Channel “Camp Doughboy WWI on Governors Island”.