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EPISODE · May 24, 2026 · 23 MIN

The Drummer Boy Who Wouldn’t Quit: Johnny Clem & Civil War Drums for Kids

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Send us an email: [email protected] this Memorial Day episode of the Greenhouse Music Podcast, Miss Delana tells the true story of Johnny Clem, the famous young drummer boy from the Civil War who refused to quit even after being told he was too small.Kids will learn how drums were once used as a real-life language on the battlefield, with different drumbeats telling soldiers when to wake up, march, charge, fall back, and rest. This episode also includes a big Memorial Day edition of Real or Ridiculous?, featuring surprising facts about patriotic music, Taps, The Star-Spangled Banner, Irving Berlin, and John Philip Sousa.This episode is perfect for elementary kids, homeschool families, music teachers, and anyone looking for a meaningful Memorial Day music lesson for children.In this episode, kids will learn about: Johnny Clem, the Drummer Boy of Chickamauga  How Civil War drums were used for communication  Memorial Day music and military traditions  The story behind Taps  Patriotic songs and surprising music history  Perseverance, courage, and the reminder that you are never too small to be brave Plus, Miss Delana shares a listening challenge featuring Vitamin String Quartet and recommends past Greenhouse Music Podcast episodes for more learning.Johnny Clem, drummer boy, Civil War for kids, Memorial Day music, Drummer Boy of Chickamauga, music podcast for kids, homeschool history, kids history podcast, Civil War drums, military music for kids Support the showExplore the World of Music with the Greenhouse Music Podcast🎶 Nurturing Young Minds Through Music Education 🎶Discover engaging music lessons and inspiring stories designed just for kids! Visit us at greenhousemusicak.com and follow us on YouTube and Facebook for more musical adventures.

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Send us an email: [email protected] In this Memorial Day episode of the Greenhouse Music Podcast, Miss Delana tells the true story of Johnny Clem, the famous young drummer boy from the Civil War who refused to quit even after being told he was too small. Kids will learn how drums were once used as a real-life language on the battlefield, with different drumbeats telling soldiers when to wake up, march, charge, fall back, and rest. This episode also includes a big Memorial Day edi...

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