Beck's Band began in the 1830's and played in the Philadelphia area until about the turn of the century. My great-great grandfather, Henry Beck, was one of the original members. Also in the band was Septimus Winner, who wrote "Listen to the Mocking Bird." They played at campaign rallies for Zachary Taylor and at the Centennial Exposition of 1876. During the Civil War, some of the Beck brothers played in the 28th Pennsylvania Regimental Band. 

The 28th Pennsylvania Infantry in the Civil War
A Civil War Diary - Samuel Murray
The Drummer Boys of Gettysburg
Last of Beck's Band Died

Web Sites

The Philadelphia Brigade Band: Beck's Band
Taylor's Philadelphia in the Civil War, 1861-1865: PA