@article{1400412, recid = {1400412}, 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 /}, publisher = {McFarland,}, address = {Jefferson, N.C. :}, pages = {1 online resource (vii, 426 pages ) :}, year = {2009}, abstract = {"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.}, url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/1400412}, }