Music of the Colonial and Revolutionary Period

Ogasapian (music history, U. of Massachusetts, Lowell) examines early American music and explores its role in colonial and Revolutionary culture. Chapters describe various musical communities from New England to New Spain, and the southern and middle colonies. Music of Native Americans, African Americans, the Revolutionary era, and church and theater music of the Federal era are also addressed. Appendices provide a selected discography and examples of music. Chapter biographies, a timeline, and a subject index are included. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR