Music of the Fourth of July
Subtitle: a year-by-year chronicle of performance and works composed for the occasion, 1777-2008
By: James R. Heintze.
Publisher: McFarland
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 426
ISBN-13: 9780786439799
Subjects: Fourth of July -- Songs and music -- Chronology; Fourth of July -- Songs and music -- Bibliography; Patriotic music -- United States -- History and criticism; Fourth of July celebrations -- Chronology
Genres: Songs and music; Chronology; Bibliography
Description: "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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.