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

9780786439799 (softcover : alk. paper)
0786439793 (softcover : alk. paper)

Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, c2009.

English

1 online resource (vii, 426 pages ) : illustrations, music.

ML3561.F68 H45 2009

781.5/990973

"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.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 363-366) and indexes.

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