american music

Provides a history of the music and lyrics of a dozen Civil War songs, describing the circumstances under which they were created and performed.

Explores the story of American musical life during the Gilded Age which began in the 1870s, discussing orchestras and concert music, grand opera, church music, amateurs and entrepreneurs, and critics, composers, and conservatories.

Explores the many roles music played during the Civil War, discussing how music was used by the military, slaves, and civilians to further their causes, send messages, and share their political views.

Contains 200 ballads, spirituals, folk, and show tunes with easy piano arrangements, guitar chords, and historical notes.

Presents biographies of sixteen early-twentieth-century American composers, including Charles Ives, George Gershwin, Aaron Copland, and Lukas Foss.

Explores the important role of music in the Civil War as it reflected the passions and propaganda of both the North and the South.

Contains a guide to American music, arranged by region, and describes artists, venues, and records from jazz, rock, rap, bluegrass, and more.