Annals Of Music In America: A Chronological Record Of Significant Musical Events (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417963492)

Annals of Music in America: A Chronological Record of Significant Musical Events is a historical book written by Henry C. Lahee. The book chronicles the development of music in America from the colonial period to the early 20th century. The author provides a detailed account of the significant musical events that shaped the American music scene. The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods of American music history, including the colonial period, the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and the rise of jazz and popular music. The book also includes biographical sketches of prominent American musicians and composers, such as Stephen Foster, John Philip Sousa, and George Gershwin. The author provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of American music, including the influences of European classical music, African American music, and folk music. The book is a valuable resource for music historians, students, and enthusiasts who want to learn about the rich musical heritage of America.Covering The Dates of 1640 To The Present. With Comments On The Various Periods Into Which The Work Is Divided.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Henry C. Lahee
ISBN-10: 1417963492
ISBN-13: 9781417963492
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/04/2005
Pages: 308
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d