Author: Amherst College
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Exercises at the Laying of the Corner-store of Walker Hall, in Amherst College, Amherst, Mass
Amherstiana
Bibliography of American Imprints to 1901: Date index
The Living Church
Music of the Fourth of July
Author: James R. Heintze
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 446
Book 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.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 446
Book 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.