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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1. Verfasser: Heintze, James R. (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Jefferson, N.C. McFarland c2009
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Zusammenfassung:"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
Beschreibung:vii, 426 p. ill., music