The history of American church music / by Leonard Ellinwood.
| Author/creator | Ellinwood, Leonard |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Morehouse-Gorham Co., 1953. |
| Description | xiv, 274 pages 20 plates : (including portraits, music) ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Part one. The colonial era (1494-1820). In New Spain -- Metrical psalmody -- Singing schools and early choirs -- Fuging tunes -- Outside the Puritan sphere -- Eighteenth century composers -- The first organs and bells -- Part two. 1820-1920. The pages from which we sang -- Quartet choirs -- The Oxford Movement boy choirs -- The growth of choir repertory -- Shape-notes and gospel songs -- Nineteenth century leaders -- Reed and pipe organs -- Organ repertory -- Part three. The contemporary scene. Changing repertory -- Schools, conferences, commissions -- Outstanding musicians of the twentieth century -- The hymnal of today: a merger of many traditions -- Matters liturgical -- Full flower -- "Praise God from whom all blessings flow" -- Appendicies. The organists of Trinity Parish, New York ; Selected music lists ; Biographies of American church musicians. |
| General note | "Biographies of American church musicians": pages 201-242. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 243-254) and index. |
| Genre/form | Biographies. |
| LCCN | 53013402 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML200.E4 H5 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |