02501cam a22003493u 4500 73127 UtSlPG 20260610134706.0 m cr n 260607r20241910utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 ML Drummond, Robert Rutherford, 1883-1946 Early German music in Philadelphia Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Americana Germanica. Release date is 2024-03-09 Carla Foust and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Early German Music in Philadelphia" by Robert Rutherford Drummond is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work examines the musical life of Philadelphia during the 18th century, focusing specifically on the German musical contributions, the evolution of secular and religious music, and the cultural factors influencing musical development at the time. The text aims to challenge the misconception that musical culture in America was negligible during this period. At the start of the book, the author sets the stage by discussing the influx of German immigrants into Philadelphia and the resultant cultural impact, particularly in music. It highlights the prominence of hymnody among early German settlers and delves into the roles of various figures, such as Francis Daniel Pastorious and the 'Hermits of Wissahickon', who significantly influenced the musical landscape. The opening portion lays out the early foundations of musical practice, including the importance of church music, the first hymn-writers, and the gradual shift toward an appreciation for secular music in the context of Philadelphia's diverse population. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1910 Music -- Germany -- History and criticism Music -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia -- History and criticism Americana Germanica. https://archive.org/details/earlygermanmusic01drum/page/n7/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73127 113852 113852