Music of the Fourth of July [electronic resource] : a year-by-year chronicle of performances and works composed for the occasion, 1777-2008 / James R. Heintze.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 363-366) and indexes.
Summary
"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.
Reproduction
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.
