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Bands in American Musical History: Inflection Points and Reappraisals (Eastman Studies in Music, 194)
Bands in American Musical History: Inflection Points and Reappraisals (Eastman Studies in Music, 194)
The essays in this volume, written by leading scholars in the field of American band history, examine a broad spectrum of issues, including biography, performance, repertoire, and marketing. Detailed studies of key turning points in the evolution of bands examine P. S. Gilmore's 1864 New Orleans con
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DetailReviewThis collection of essays, edited by Bryan Proksch (Lamar Univ.) and George Foreman (emer., Univ. of Georgia), seeks to correct some of the previous assumptions about band scholarship, expand on existing band research, and encourage future contributions to the field. The essays are interesting, accessible, and well written, drawing from rich archival material and other primary sources. Highly recommended. ― CHOICE
Comprehensively researched and documented...uncovering a wealth of newspaper reviews and exposition announcements...with dozens of very interesting illustrations, including photographs, programs, and letters to develop a fascinating biography of [Alice Raymond]. ― MUSIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION NOTESAbout the AuthorBRYAN PROKSCH is Professor of music history and literature at Lamar University in Beaumont, TX
GEORGE FOREMAN is Associate Professor Emeritus of musicology at the University of Georgia in Athens, GA.Review
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