Music In Charleston From 1732-1919

By Elizabeth P. Simons

Book Overview

""Music in Charleston from 1732-1919"" is a comprehensive historical account of music in Charleston, South Carolina, from the early colonial period through the end of World War I. Written by Elizabeth P. Simons, the book explores the role of music in the social, cultural, and political life of the city, tracing its evolution from the early days of British colonization to the emergence of jazz and other modern musical genres in the early 20th century.The book begins by examining the music of Charleston's colonial period, including the influence of African rhythms and the development of sacred music in the city's churches. It then explores the rise of classical music in the 19th century, as Charleston became a major center of opera and orchestral music in the United States.Throughout the book, Simons highlights the contributions of notable musicians and composers who lived and worked in Charleston, including William Billings, Francis Johnson, and Edmund Thornton Jenkins. She also explores the impact of major historical events on the city's musical culture, such as the Civil War and Reconstruction.In addition to its historical analysis, ""Music in Charleston from 1732-1919"" includes numerous musical examples and illustrations, as well as detailed appendices on the city's musical institutions and performers. Overall, the book provides a rich and detailed portrait of Charleston's vibrant and diverse musical heritage.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163198021
• ISBN13: 9781163198025
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"