The Music of Canada
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| Rating | : | 4.97 (575 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0393953769 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-12-29 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Written by Timothy McGee, professor of music at the University of Toronto, the narrative ranges across the many genres of music that have flourished in Canada: art music, folk and popular music, church music, and jazz. . From the Back Cover This book is addressed to all those interested in Canada: its history, its culture, its music
The double heritageFrench and Englishwhich has both enriched and troubled Canadian cultural life, is traced from its origins to the present day. Since the book is non-technical in its approach so that it may be easily understood by those not specifically trained in music, the author has thoughtfully provided separate analytical sections for the more advanced reader.Abounding in music examples and replete with illustrations which vividly reflect each era of Canadian history, the volume also includes an anthology of thirteen complete works (or movements) by prominent Canadian composers, past and present. This book is addressed to all those interested in Canada: its history, its culture, its music.Written by Timothy McGee, professor of music at the University of Toronto, the narrative ranges across the many genres of music that have flourished in Canada: art music, folk and popular music, ch