Music of the Fourth of July : a year-by-year chronicle of performances and works composed for the occasion, 1777-2008 / / James R. Heintze.
"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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| Year of Publication: | 2009 |
| Language: | English |
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| Physical Description: | vii, 426 p. :; ill., music. |
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| 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. |
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| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 363-366) and indexes. |
| ISBN: | 9780786439799 (softcover : alk. paper) 0786439793 (softcover : alk. paper) |
| Hierarchical level: | Monograph |
| Statement of Responsibility: | James R. Heintze. |