Date of Award
5-1991
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Music (MM)
Department
Music
First Advisor
Richard Cook
Keywords
African American Songs and Music, American Folk Songs, History and Criticism, Spirituals (Songs)
Abstract
The initial question, "does the United States of America have its own native music?" is answered, in part, by discussing the stages of musical development from colonial times to the present. Stage I (1607-1790) represents the origins; Stage II (1790-1865) presents the developmental period; Stage III (1865-1929) shows the synthesis of various styles; and Stage IV (1929 to the present) demonstrates the full maturity. After presenting an historical background, the discussion centers on the origin and development of Negro music. The author's arrangement of Balm in Gilead is included to demonstrate the assimilation of this music into the general cultural life and art style of the American people.
Recommended Citation
Mack, Doris S., "THE ORIGIN FOR NATIVE AMERICAN MUSIC" (1991). Electronic Theses & Dissertations. 524.
https://digitalcommons.pittstate.edu/etd/524
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