Bøker av James R. Heintze

Offers a comprehensive study of the music of the Fourth of July. This book offers information on notable Independence Day compositions and performances which is presented chronologically from 1777 through 2008. It demonstrates the significance of music in Fourth of July celebrations.

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.

Esther Williamson Ballou was greatly admired by all who encountered her remarkable versatility as a musician and teacher. Although her music has continued to be performed over the years since her death in 1973, this volume is the first book-length study of her life and contributions to the musical world.