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State Songs
Hladczuk, John; Hladczuk, Sharon Schneider. Ed(S): Hladczuk, John; Hladczuk, Sharon
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Description for State Songs
Paperback. A reference source about one aspect of American history and record-keeping: the state song. Organized alphabetically by state, it features a reproduction of the sheet music for the state song and a brief history of the song, with details about its composition, adoption and legislative life. Editor(s): Hladczuk, John; Hladczuk, Sharon. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AVGG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 276 x 215 x 15. Weight in Grams: 667.
America: "Land of the free and the home of the brave." The United States has long been using song as a way of capturing its unique identity. Now, in one volume, official songs from every state (except Michigan and New Jersey, which have no official song) have been compiled. This text is a tremendous resource, from which readers will gain insight into the heritage of American statehood. Histories of these songs, biographical information about the composers and lyricists, and background on each song's entrance into status as "official" make this source the most comprehensive in existence. The entries include sheet ... Read more
America: "Land of the free and the home of the brave." The United States has long been using song as a way of capturing its unique identity. Now, in one volume, official songs from every state (except Michigan and New Jersey, which have no official song) have been compiled. This text is a tremendous resource, from which readers will gain insight into the heritage of American statehood. Histories of these songs, biographical information about the composers and lyricists, and background on each song's entrance into status as "official" make this source the most comprehensive in existence. The entries include sheet ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780810837232
SKU
V9780810837232
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Ref
99-15
About Hladczuk, John; Hladczuk, Sharon Schneider. Ed(S): Hladczuk, John; Hladczuk, Sharon
John Hladczuk has published and worked in the areas of literacy, reading, sports law, and music. He is currently co-director of the State Song Project. Sharon Schneider Hladczuk is currently pursuing interests in the arts, spirituality, and women's issues. Their previous publications include Literacy/Illiteracy in the World, General Issues in Literacy/Illiteracy, and Sports Law and Legislation.
Reviews for State Songs
Intended for use by music teachers, history teachers, and librarians...This work does present a unique perspective on American history and especially the history of the states in the union.
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