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: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. McFarland c2009
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Online Access:KUBA1
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
Physical Description:vii, 426 p. ill., music

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