Composers of North America

The musical analysis is amply supported by 94 examples drawn from 41 compositions spanning Foote's career...thoroughly documented...recommended — Choice More…

ambitious in scope...an important figure in the development of an American music.... Accessible to general readers and undergraduates — Choice More…

Splendidly documented here is the chronology of [Dett's] life and music, supplemented by a classified register of his works, and a discography, providing a critical component for scholars in... — Choice More…

a well-researched, authoritative study that deserves to be in all college and conservatory libraries...includes excellent music lists, discography, and bibliography — Choice More…

Illustrated with five photographic portraits of the composer, this volume may easily be considered the most important secondary source of information on Converse — Choice More…

this book does well to frame the reader's understanding of Chou's music within a cross-cultural and historical framework. In foregrounding human agency, Chang negotiates Chou's multifaceted... — Notes: Journal of the Music Library Association More…

likely to be the most penetrating and useful source for some time...as complete a picture of Burleigh as possible...very readable...Recommended for all libraries — Choice More…

Kearns's excellent book should go a long way toward restoring the reputation of American composer Horatio Parker...a highly detailed and excellently documented biography...meticulously researched...this... — Choice More…