Bibliographical Handbook of American Music
Author: Donald William Krummel
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Published: 1987
Total Pages: 288
ISBN-13: 9780252014505
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A Singer's Guide to the American Art Song: 1870-1980
Author: Victoria Etnier Villamil
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Published: 2004-10-05
Total Pages: 480
ISBN-13: 1461655994
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNew in Paperback 2004. Probably the most comprehensive work on the American art song ever available, this book considers the lives and contributions of 144 significant composers in the field, including many for whom information has been extremely scarce. Most composers' entries consist of a biographical sketch; a brief discussion of his or her song writing characteristics (with emphasis on performers' concerns); a partial or complete listing of annotated songs; recording information; and the composer's individual bibliography. Song annotations include poet, publisher, date of composition (when known), voice type, range, duration, tempo indication, mood, subject matter, vocal style, special difficulties, general impression, artists who have recorded the song, and any other pertinent information. Thirty composers whose contributions are deemed of lesser import are summarized in brief essays. Appendixes include a supplement of recommended songs; a listing of American song anthologies and their contents; and the most recent information regarding publishers cited in the guide. There is also a general discography, a general bibliography, and indexes for both titles and poets. Documenting the most important 110 years in the development of American art song, this book is an indispensable tool for singers, teachers, coaches, accompanists, and libraries.
Music and Musicians in Early America
Author: Irving Lowens
Publisher: New York : W. W. Norton
Published: 1964
Total Pages: 328
ISBN-13: 9780393097436
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAspects of the history of music in early America and the history of early American music.
A Bibliography of Early Secular American Music
Author: Oscar George Sonneck
Publisher:
Published: 1905
Total Pages: 212
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKSouthern Music/American Music
Author: Bill C. Malone
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Published: 2014-07-11
Total Pages: 257
ISBN-13: 0813149150
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe South—an inspiration for songwriters, a source of styles, and the birthplace of many of the nation's greatest musicians—plays a defining role in American musical history. It is impossible to think of American music of the past century without such southern-derived forms as ragtime, jazz, blues, country, bluegrass, gospel, rhythm and blues, Cajun, zydeco, Tejano, rock'n'roll, and even rap. Musicians and listeners around the world have made these vibrant styles their own. Southern Music/American Music is the first book to investigate the facets of American music from the South and the many popular forms that emerged from it. In this substantially revised and updated edition, Bill C. Malone and David Stricklin bring this classic work into the twenty-first century, including new material on recent phenomena such as the huge success of the soundtrack to O Brother, Where Art Thou? and the renewed popularity of Southern music, as well as important new artists Lucinda Williams, Alejandro Escovedo, and the Dixie Chicks, among others. Extensive bibliographic notes and a new suggested listening guide complete this essential study.
American Music Librarianship
Author: Carol June Bradley
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2013-09-13
Total Pages: 399
ISBN-13: 1135476403
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe literature of American music librarianship has been around since the 19th century when public libraries began to keep records of player-piano concerts, significant donations of books and music, and suggestions for housing music. As the 20th century began, American periodicals printed more and more articles on increasingly specialized topics within music studies. Eventually books were developed to aid the music librarian; their publication has continued over the course of nearly a century. This book reflects the great diversity of the literature of music librarianship. The main resources included are items of historical interest, descriptions of individual collections, catalogues of collections, articles describing specific library functions, record-related subjects, bibliographies designed for music library use, literature from Canada and Britain when relevant to U.S. library practices, key discographies, and information on specialized music research. The material is ordered by topic and indexed by author, subject, and library name.
Sourcebook for Research in Music, Third Edition
Author: Allen Scott
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Published: 2015-06-01
Total Pages: 518
ISBN-13: 0253014565
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSince it was first published in 1993, the Sourcebook for Research in Music has become an invaluable resource in musical scholarship. The balance between depth of content and brevity of format makes it ideal for use as a textbook for students, a reference work for faculty and professional musicians, and as an aid for librarians. The introductory chapter includes a comprehensive list of bibliographical terms with definitions; bibliographic terms in German, French, and Italian; and the plan of the Library of Congress and the Dewey Decimal music classification systems. Integrating helpful commentary to instruct the reader on the scope and usefulness of specific items, this updated and expanded edition accounts for the rapid growth in new editions of standard works, in fields such as ethnomusicology, performance practice, women in music, popular music, education, business, and music technology. These enhancements to its already extensive bibliographies ensures that the Sourcebook will continue to be an indispensable reference for years to come.
Romancing the Folk
Author: Benjamin Filene
Publisher: UNC Press Books
Published: 2000
Total Pages: 344
ISBN-13: 9780807848623
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn American music, the notion of "roots" has been a powerful refrain, but just what constitutes our true musical traditions has often been a matter of debate. As Benjamin Filene reveals, a number of competing visions of America's musical past have vied fo
Music by Black Women Composers
Author: Helen Walker-Hill
Publisher: Center for Black Music Rsrch
Published: 1995
Total Pages: 128
ISBN-13: 9780929911045
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA History of American Music Education
Author: Michael L. Mark
Publisher:
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 524
ISBN-13: 9781578865239
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCo-published by MENC: The National Association for Music Education. A History of American Music Education covers the history of American music education, from its roots in Biblical times through recent historical events and trends. It describes the educational, philosophical, and sociological aspects of the subject, always putting it in the context of the history of the United States. It offers complete information on professional organizations, materials, techniques, and personalities in music education.
