American Wind Band, The
A Cultural History
by Richard Hansen2004, GIA Publications, Inc.
“This book will quickly become the preferred text of every
university band history and literature course. Thank you, Dr.
Hansen, for this valuable addition to our profession.”
—Ray E. Cramer
President, Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic
Did You Know?
- Sousa made over $1 million per year (in today’s
dollars) at the peak of his career.
- “The Star-Spangled Banner” didn’t become the U.S. National Anthem until
more than a century after it was written––and its tune comes from a rowdy
drinking song.
- Percy Grainger was a pacifist and opposed U.S. involvement in World War I––at the same time his music became a rallying cry for the troops.
- Richard F. Goldman reported directly to the President of the United States about the condition of the service bands during World War II, one of the few bandleaders ever to have such direct access to a high-ranking government official.
The American Wind Band: A Cultural History is the most thorough work of its kind ever published. This breakthrough book confirms the important role the wind band has played—and continues to play—in American culture and history.
Richard K. Hansenis Director of Bands at St. Cloud State University, where he conducts the Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Chamber Winds.
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