The American Musical: History & Development - Softcover

Peter H Riddle

 
9780889628281: The American Musical: History & Development

Synopsis

The American Musical is a unique fusion between drama and music, which has become especially important during the past 50 years. Peter Riddle provides us with a detailed exploration of the evolution and development of this form of music theatre in North America. The American Musical traces the origins of music theatre from its 18th-century European roots to the present. Highlights include an exploration of the minstrel show, burlesque and the revue along with discussions about Kern and Hammerstein’s Show Boat, Cole Porter, the Gershwin Brothers, Rodgers and Hart, Oklahoma, Richard Rogers, Oscar Hammerstein II, Stephen Sondheim and Andrew Lloyd Weber.

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About the Author

Peter H. Riddle is a professor of music at Acadia University. He has taught music history, theory, band conducting, and instrumentation, as well as having published ten non-fiction and three novels, along with numerous articles. He holds a Ph.D from Southern Ilinois University.Peter H. Riddle is a Professor of Music at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. A former band director, he has taught music theory, history, conducting and instrumentalism. He has published numerous non-?ction and also ?ction books, as well as many articles. He holds a Ph.D. from Southern Illinois University

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ISBN 10:  0889629250 ISBN 13:  9780889629257
Publisher: Mosaic Press, 2013
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