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Music in America : An Anthology From the Landing of the Pilgrims to the Close of the Civil War, 1620-1865
Music in America An Anthology From the Landing of the Pilgrims to the Close of the Civil War 16201865 Author:W. Thomas Marrocco, Harold Gleason 139 musical compositions spanning nearly 250 years, that have played an important part in the spiritual, social and artistic life of our country, selected on the basis of artistic significance and musico-historical importance. Commentaries give the background and origins of the music. Brief bioraphies of the composers are given in an appendix.