Composers of North America

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…

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

a welcome book...this may be the only book that will be published on this important, oft neglected composer, and there is much of value in it. Recommended to all large academic libraries and... — Choice 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…