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"...the beauty of this collection cannot be overstated." -- The Boston Globe This is the ultimate reference work on the subject: a selection of the cream of early American choral music, here published in two volumes, the first covering New England compositions from 1770 to 1815, the second volume covering a wide range of locations from 1813 to the present. Containing full musical scores and underlaid, complete verses for 176 pieces of music, 100 illustrations, over 100 pages of biographical information about composers and musical arrangers, and five indices, this belongs on the shelf of every serious music library, performer and student. Also included is a CD with recordings of 35 of the pieces. In addition to the music, the author's historical introduction and detailed critical commentary provide context, and the two sewn volumes, contained in a sturdy slipcase, make this edition both singable and portable.
