Tawa, Nicholas E.
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From Library Journal Here, Tawa (music, emeritus, Univ. of Massachusetts, Boston) documents the refined and primitive musical interests of the newly f
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ormed United States and describes music-making practices that are as varied as its regions and inhabitants. Using an impressive collection of contemporary documents from newspaper articles to personal diaries, Tawa highlights the similarities of and exchanges among apparently diverse cultural groups and provides a historical context for many attitudes about music prevalent today. One of the book's strengths is the adept handling of personal accounts by recognized historical figures (e.g., Julia Ward Howe) and others like Charles Duncan, a music teacher in South Carolina. Rather than use a chronological approach, Tawa organizes his text by cultural activities, using primary source materials to relate a coherent, fully developed history of many aspects of musical life. Written in a matter-of-fact tone, without apology or effusive explanations, this work is a solid introduction to, and exploration of, music in early 19th-century America. Recommended for public and academic libraries.-Teresa M. Neff, Music Lib., Boston Univ. Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. Product description Book by Tawa, Nicholas E.
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