The years of the Great Depression, World War II, and their aftermath brought a sea change in American music. This period of economic, social, and political adve

(Meredith Music Resource). This book is a must-read for anyone interested in acquiring a "back-stage" tour of symphony life, not included in the price of a box-

This book provides a history of what has been termed the monumental orchestra in America. It traces the growth of the symphony orchestra to its roots in Europea

First published in 1998, this volume is the first book to focus on the American symphony. Neil Butterworth surveys the development of the symphony in the United

An award-winning scholar and leading authority on American symphonic culture argues that classical music in the United States is peculiarly performance-driven,