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African-American
Sheet Music
The Library of Congress has tapped the resources of Brown University
to create this collection of 1,300 JPEG images. The original sheet music
dates from 1850 through 1920.
American Operas,
1841-1997
This site provides information about American operas written
from 1841 to 1997.
American
Popular Music Before 1900
The Kingwood College Library created this site as an overview of the
history of America through its music. This chronological subject guide
is an annotated list of web-links.
American
Popular Music 1900 to 1950
The Kingwood College Library created this site as an overview of the
history of America through its music. This chronological subject guide
is an annotated list of web-links.
A
Brief History of Classical Music
Divided by time period, and including a timeline, this site, from the
Naxos recording label, gives a very brief look at the history of classical
music.
Dr.
Estrella’s Incredibly Abridged Dictionary of Composers
From a music educator, click on Timelines for music history
from ancient times (pre 500) to the 20th century, including a birthday
search for composers.
Heart
and Soul: A Celebration of African American Music
World Book uses articles taken from their encyclopedia for this history
of African American music, as well as offering websites that give further
details on the topics covered.
Historic
American Sheet Music
From the Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library at Duke
University, this collection of sheet music dates from 1850 through 1920.
History of Country
Music
Created by Roughstock, this site focuses on the early history of country
music.
The History
of Music
From Radio Prague in the Czech Republic, this site provides an introduction
to the history of classical music and then includes sections on 5 eras
from the Renaissance to the 20th century.
Inventions
of Note: Sheet Music Collection
Collection of historic American sheet music from 1890-1920
dealing with technology themes from the Lewis Music Library at MIT.
It also includes links to historic collections at other institutions.
Jazz Roots: Early Jazz History
Compiled by Tom Morgan, writer and radio producer, this history
of early jazz and blues from 1906-1920 lists musicians, sheet music,
suggested books, timeline and fun facts.
The Lester S. Levy
Collection of Sheet Music
This collection of historic American sheet music from 1790-1960
is from the Eisenhower Library at Johns Hopkins University. Over 30,000
entries in the public domain can be searched by keywords or browsed
by time periods, topic or selected composers.
Music for the Nation: American Sheet Music 1870-1885
From the American Music collection at the Library of Congress,
over 47,000 songs can be browsed by title, artist, subject or keyword.
Descriptive histories of ethnic influences, themes and social aspects
of music are included.
Music History 102
The Internet Public Library provides a guide to western composers and
their music from the Middle Ages through the 20th century. Six eras
of music development are included: Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque
Age, Classical Period, Romantic Era and Twentieth Century. Many links
to additional information provided.
Music Theory
& History Online
Dolmetsch, maker of Early Music instruments, offers this history of
classical music. Scroll down to find the music history section of this
site.
Musicals101.com
John Kenrick, the creator of this site, describes it as The Cyber Encyclopedia
of Musical Theatre, TV and Film.
Western
Music - A Short History
From a musicologist and a professional musician/conductor, this site
provides a quick overview of the development of western music from Gregorian
chants to 20th century composers. Links to more information are provided
throughout.
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September 11, 2008
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