The American Wind Band
| Author | : Richard K. Hansen |
| Publisher | : Boydell & Brewer Ltd |
| Total Pages | : 548 |
| Release | : 2005 |
| ISBN-10 | : 1579994679 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9781579994679 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (679 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The American Wind Band by : Richard K. Hansen
Download or read book The American Wind Band written by Richard K. Hansen and published by Boydell & Brewer Ltd. This book was released on 2005 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A remarkable amount of historical information is covered in this comprehensive history of the American band. Timelines and photos track developments in American band music from colonial drum and fife corps to the Big Band era; and useful tables compare band music milestones to those of other arts in western civilization, events in U.S. history, and with other American musical breakthroughs. The final section of the book discusses new directions in American music and predicts a bright future for the modern wind band.