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The American Wind Band: A Cultural History by Richard K. Hansen (Hardback, 2006)

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.

Place of Publication
Chicago
Content Note
Illustrations
Author Biography
Richard K. Hansen is director of bands at St. Cloud State University, where he conducts the symphonic wind ensemble and the winds chamber group and teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in conducting, music history, and wind-band literature. He lives in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
Date of Publication
01/04/2006
Imprint
Gia Publications
Country of Publication
United States

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