The Choral Tradition; an Historical and Analytical Survey From the Sixteenth Century to the Present Day

In 'The Choral Tradition', musicologist Percy M. Young offers a comprehensive survey of one of the richest and most enduring traditions in Western music. Drawing on a wealth of historical and analytical research, Young explores the evolution of choral music from the Renaissance to the present day, and the ways in which it has reflected and shaped cultural and social trends.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.