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Burning of the Valleys Military Association

Field Music: The Steve Hines Memorial Music Appreciation Award

Steve Hines began his living history career as a Civil War Re-enactor, but his work as a gunsmith and love of history led him to explore other areas as well. Steve helped to co-found the 4th Tryon County Militia in 1982, and eventually came to command the unit. While not a practicing musician (although in the early days of the 4th Tryon, his tin whistle could be heard on the march or in camp), Steve enjoyed music and understood it's importance in 18th century life. Whether it was a signal or march on the battlefield to maneuver the troops, or a tune or song in camp to ease a hard day's work, Steve wanted to hear it. At events, musicians without a parent unit soon found they always had a home with the 4th Tryon. If they did not come to him, Steve would actively seek them out. Having music available to his unit was always one of Steve's priorities.

The Memorial Music Appreciation Award was created in 1998 to honor the musician (whether military or civilian), who always does their best to do what Steve Hines did: promote the music and keep it an important part of our 18th century events.

Bill Freuh & Denise Rudolph accepting for
Rural Felicity

This year's recipient: Rural Felicity

Previous recipients:

2002	Bill Sawyer
2001	Walter (Vlad) Soloniewicz
2000	Kevin Rudolph
1999	Bill Sawyer
1998	Bill Frueh

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