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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 /

"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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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Heintze, James R.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., ©2009.
Colección:Ebook Central Academic Complete Collection
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:"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
Descripción Física:1 online resource (vii, 426 pages) : illustrations, music
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 363-366) and indexes.
ISBN:9780786454617
078645461X
Acceso:Access restricted to Kwantlen Polytechnic University students, faculty and staff.