The Philadelphia Mummers Parade is believed to be one of the oldest folk festivals in America, and a tradition that has been going on since the time of ancient Egyptians. However, the word Mummer can be traced back to ancient Greece. It is derived from Momus, the personification of satire and mockery. It’s also found… Read more »
History of the Saxophone In 1846, a Belgium man by the name of Adolphe Sax developed one of the most influential instruments in today’s musical realm. This instrument would prove to be the definitive middle ground between powerful woodwind instruments and adaptive brass instruments. It filled the void found in classical orchestral music, provided power to… Read more »
