The hidden musicians : music-making in an English town / Ruth Finnegan.
| Author/creator | Finnegan, Ruth H. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1989. |
| Description | xvii, 378 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introductory. The existence and study of local music ; Amateur and professional musicians ; Introduction to Milton Keynes and its music -- Musical worlds in Milton Keynes. The classical music world at the local level ; The brass band world ; The folk music world ; The world of musical theatre ; Jazz ; The country and western world ; Rock and pop -- Contrasts and comparisons. Learning music ; Performances and their conditions ; Composition, creativity and performance ; Plural worlds -- The organization and work of local music. Music in the home and school ; The churches and music ; Club and pub music ; Working at it: organization and administration in music groups: the case of the Sherwood choir ; Small working bands and their organization ; Resources, rewards and support -- The significance of local music. Pathways in urban living ; Music, society, humanity -- Appendix. A note on methods and presentation. |
| Abstract | This study of local music-making in the modern English town of Milton Keynes documents the activities of amateur groups such as the orchestra, choirs, brass bands, Gilbert and Sullivan societies, and musicians playing in the various popular fields such as jazz, rock and country and western. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 358-369) and index. |
| LCCN | 88030031 |
| ISBN | 0521360668 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML286.8.M54 F5 1989 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |