The music men : an illustrated history of brass bands in America, 1800-1920 / by Margaret Hindle Hazen and Robert M. Hazen.
| Author/creator | Hazen, Margaret Hindle |
| Other author | Hazen, Robert M., 1948- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Washington, D.C. : Smithsonian Institution Press, ©1987. |
| Description | xix, 225 pages : illustrations ; 23 x 26 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Preface -- Music for the people -- The professionals -- The band boys -- Music for every occasion -- Tools of the trade -- Discoursing sweet music -- Band supplies of every description -- The other side of the footlights: bandsmen and their audience -- Band profiles -- Modulation: bands on the verge of a new age. |
| Abstract | The authors have traced the evolution of the American band from its inception to the end of World War I, focusing on its sociological, rather than purely musical aspects. The relationship of band and band leader to community is clarified by the authors' basically democratic approach; even a miniscule ten-piece band from Oswayo, Pennsylvania is treated with affectionate respect. The book is lavishly illustrated with archival photographs, programs and other documents. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliography (pages 203-216) and index. |
| LCCN | 86020376 |
| ISBN | 0874745462 (alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780874745467 (alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0874745470 (pbk. : alk. paper) : |
| ISBN | 9780874745474 (pbk. ; alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML1311 .H3 1987 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |