America's Musical Landscape by Jean Ferris

America's Musical Landscape by Jean Ferris

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Addresses the broad range of music in the United States from early periods to today. This comprehensive text offers an introduction to the fundamentals of music. It emphasizes vernacular over classical music and recent examples over early music, also offering coverage of the American musical landscape.

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America's Musical Landscape by Jean Ferris

America's Musical Landscape addresses the broad range of music in the United States from early periods to today. This comprehensive yet accessible text offers an elegant and readable introduction to the fundamentals of music, assuming no prior music experience for the student. Frequent connections to other arts, particularly the visual arts, add to the book's appeal and enhance understanding of core musical concepts. The sixth edition emphasizes vernacular over classical music and recent examples over early music, while offering generous coverage of the complete American musical landscape.
After receiving her MA in Music History and Literature at Arizona State University, Jean Ferris taught Music History and Appreciation at ASU. In addition to her work at the University, she has been involved with the music community by serving as a church choir director, singing with the Phoenix Symphony Chorale, playing the organ, and touring to Japan with her high school handbell choir--apparently the first handbell choir to perform in that country. Ferris is the author of two books: Music: The Art of Listening and America's Musical Landscape.
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ISBN 13 9780073401409
ISBN 10 0073401404
Title America's Musical Landscape
Author Jean Ferris
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Year published 2009-10-16
Number of pages 448
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.