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100	1		_aGraham, Alberta Powell, _d1875-1955
245	1	0	_aGreat bands of America
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2023
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2023-05-22
508			_aTim 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.)
520			_a"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.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cUnited States: Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1951
653			_aBands (Music) -- United States
653			_aBand directors -- United States
700	1		_aWerth, Kurt, _d1896-1983
856	4		_uhttps://hdl.handle.net/2027/uc1.b4440405
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70831
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