| Music of the Fourth of July: A Year-by-Year Chronicle of Performances and Works Composed for the Occasion, 1777-2008 Contributor(s): Heintze, James R. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0786439793 ISBN-13: 9780786439799 Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc. OUR PRICE: $74.25 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2009 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Music | Genres & Styles - Military & Marches - Music | History & Criticism - General - History | United States - General |
| Dewey: 781.599 |
| LCCN: 2009010115 |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 7" W x 9.9" (1.70 lbs) 435 pages |
| Themes: - Holiday - Independence Day |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In this, the first comprehensive study of the music of the Fourth of July, information on notable Independence Day compositions and performances is presented chronologically from 1777 through 2008. The book demonstrates the remarkable significance of music in Fourth of July celebrations. 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. |