This is the first comprehensive reference work on America's Independence Day. Bringing attention to persons, places, and events of historical significance, the book focuses on the Fourth of July as it has been commemorated over the span of more than two centuries, starting with the first celebrations: public readings of the Declaration of Independence that occurred within days of its signing. Biographical sketches feature presidents (and how each celebrated the Fourth) and other politicians, famous soldiers, educators, engineers, scientists, athletes, musicians, and literary figures. Other topics include parks, monuments and statues dedicated on the Fourth; famous speeches and the personalities behind their stories; and general subjects of interest including education, abolition, temperance, African Americans, Native Americans, wars, transportation and holiday catastrophes.

The Fourth of July Encyclopedia

History

Heintze, James R.

Americas

McFarland Publishing

In this, the first comprehensive study of the music of the Fourth of July, information on notable Independence Day compositions and performances is presented chronologically from 1777 through 2008. The book demonstrates the remarkable significance of music in Fourth of July celebrations. 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.

Music of the Fourth of July: A Year-by-year Chronicle of Performances and Works Composed for the Occasion, 1777-2008

Reference

McFarland

This is the first comprehensive reference work on America's Independence Day. Bringing attention to persons, places, and events of historical significance, the book focuses on the Fourth of July as it has been commemorated over the span of more than two centuries, starting with the first celebrations: public readings of the Declaration of Independence that occurred within days of its signing. Biographical sketches feature presidents (and how each celebrated the Fourth) and other politicians, famous soldiers, educators, engineers, scientists, athletes, musicians, and literary figures. Other topics include parks, monuments and statues dedicated on the Fourth; famous speeches and the personalities behind their stories; and general subjects of interest including education, abolition, temperance, African Americans, Native Americans, wars, transportation and holiday catastrophes.

American Music Studies: A Classified Bibliography of Master's Theses (Bibliographies in American Music)

Arts & Photography

Music

College Music Society

Igor Stravinsky: An International Bibliography of Theses and Dissertation : 1925-87 (DETROIT STUDIES IN MUSIC BIBLIOGRAPHY)

Harmonie Park Pr

Christmas Year Round: A Guide to America's Christmas Shops

Business & Money

This volume presents bibliographical information on 668 doctoral dissertations, master's theses, and bachelor's essays on composer Igor Stravinsky. The volume includes both works that deal primarily with Stravinsky and others that, although pertaining to other 20th-century musical subjects, contain references to the composer. Following each bibliographical entry is an annotation which quotes, for the most part, the author's words. Heintze has been music librarian at American University since 1969. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Igor Stravinsky: An International Bibliography of Theses and Dissertations, 1925-2000 (DETROIT STUDIES IN MUSIC BIBLIOGRAPHY)

American Music Before 1865 in Print and on Records: A Biblio-Discography (ISAM MONOGRAPHS)

Inst for Studies in Amer Music

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