Graham, Alberta Powell 1875-1955 creator Werth, Kurt 1896-1983 text utu 2023 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Great Bands of America" by Alberta Powell Graham is a historical account written in the mid-20th century. The book explores the rich tradition of American bands, delving into various types such as military, concert, municipal, and industrial bands, while celebrating the impact these musical organizations have had on American culture and public life. At the start of the book, Graham captivates readers with her passionate description of the thrill and emotional resonance that band music evokes across generations. She reflects on the historical development of bands in America, starting from their humble origins with European settlers to their role in significant events like parades and celebrations, highlighting famous bands and influential figures in band music history. The opening chapters provide a vivid tableau of the social fabric woven by these bands, drawing in readers with a narrative that emphasizes the joy, community spirit, and artistry that bands have brought to American life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2023-05-22 Tim Lindell, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) Originally published: United States: Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1951 Bands (Music) -- United States Band directors -- United States ML United States: Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1951 51013995 https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uc1.b4440405 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70831 https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uc1.b4440405 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70831 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134634.0 70831