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Music of the Fourth of July : a year-by-year chronicle of performances and works composed for the occasion, 1777-2008

Title
Music of the Fourth of July : a year-by-year chronicle of performances and works composed for the occasion, 1777-2008 / James R. Heintze.
Author
Heintze, James R.
Publication
Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, c2009.

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Description
vii, 426 p. : ill., music; 26 cm.
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.
Subject
  • Fourth of July > Songs and music > Chronology
  • Fourth of July > Songs and music > Bibliography
  • Patriotic music > United States > History and criticism
  • Fourth of July celebrations > Chronology
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Call Number
JNF 09-114
ISBN
  • 9780786439799 (softcover : alk. paper)
  • 0786439793 (softcover : alk. paper)
LCCN
2009010115
OCLC
314840703
Author
Heintze, James R.
Title
Music of the Fourth of July : a year-by-year chronicle of performances and works composed for the occasion, 1777-2008 / James R. Heintze.
Imprint
Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, c2009.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Local Note
Shelved in Open Shelf Reference -- American Music.
Research Call Number
JNF 09-114
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