Music of the Fourth of July: a year-by-year chronicle of performances and works composed for the occasion, 1777 - 2008

"The book demonstrates the remarkable significance of music in Fourth of July celebrations from 1777 through 2008. Noteworthy topics and occasions include music at the White House; music by immigrant and ethnic groups; dedications of statues and monuments; symphonies and philharmonic orchestras...

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Main Author: Heintze, James R. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. McFarland 2009
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Online Access:Inhaltsverzeichnis
Summary:"The book demonstrates the remarkable significance of music in Fourth of July celebrations from 1777 through 2008. Noteworthy topics and occasions include music at the White House; music by immigrant and ethnic groups; dedications of statues and monuments; symphonies and philharmonic orchestras; the centennial and bicentennial; world's fairs; music in prisons, circuses, and amusement parks; and many others"--Provided by publisher.
Item Description:"The book demonstrates the remarkable significance of music in Fourth of July celebrations from 1777 through 2008. Noteworthy topics and occasions include music at the White House; music by immigrant and ethnic groups; dedications of statues and monuments; symphonies and philharmonic orchestras; the centennial and bicentennial; world's fairs; music in prisons, circuses, and amusement parks; and many others"--Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:VII, 426 S. Ill., Notenbeisp.
ISBN:9780786439799

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