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Roy Harris, born on February 12, 1898, in Lincoln County, Oklahoma, seemed at one time destined to be the standard bearer of American musical nationalism in this century. Upon his death in 1979,... — Choice More…

Indexes are accurate and sympathetic to the function of the book — Choice More…

an impressive resource on the set-theoretic approach to musical analysis. The author provides clear and concise explanations of the principles underlying set-theoretic approaches, with liberal... — Choice More…

Musicians and nonmusicians with a focused interest in this period will find the book of great value, particularly for its extensive notes referring to recordings and for its many quoted opinions....All... — Choice More…

Perone offers an excellent but not exhaustive guide to materials about the celebrated 19th-century American composer and pianist....Recommended for all libraries collecting in American music — Choice More…

Carnovale's biobibliography of George Gershwin is both a welcome addition to the Gershwin reference shelf and a worthy successor in this series....Entries are clear and accurate and are given... — Choice More…

These volumes should arouse interest in the publication of comprehensive biographies for these and other American composers. They belong in every music library and on the shelves of anyone interested... — Notes: Journal of the Music Library Association More…

This is another strong pillar for the world's music reference libraries and the shelves of serious enthusiasts. It will have a strong appeal to dedicated students of US music of the twentieth... — MusicWeb International More…