“Music Will Win The War“ - Frederick Hodges

In the wartime era, composers found themselves obliged to navigate the traditional imperative to entertain and yet reveal the realities of the unfolding drama on the world stage, all while following strict governmental dictates to present the war in a positive light. Join pianist and historian Frederick Hodges for a toe-tapping musical revue of the biggest song hits written by America’s top composers during WWI, uncovering the untold, sometimes amusing and frequently shocking history behind the creation and reception of these songs. For more information about the National WWI Museum and Memorial visit