Books in the Essays in American Music series

The essays in this collection reflect the range and depth of musical life in the US from 1900 to 1950. Contributions consider the triumph of popular forms such as jazz and blues, as well as the art music of composers like Ives and Cage.

This collection of essays focuses on the period at the end of the 19th century and early 20th century, when American music developed its own unique social and cultural institutions.

First Published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.