Bøger af Nathaniel Duren Gould

This comprehensive look at the history of church music in America offers insights into the ways music has been used to enhance and support worship across different denominations and time periods. The author covers key composers, performers, and institutions, as well as controversies over musical styles and practices. A must-read for anyone interested in the role of music in religious life.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

""Church Music in America"" by Nathaniel Duren Gould is a comprehensive historical account of church music in America. The book covers the various periods of American church music and discusses its peculiarities, legitimate use, and abuse. The author provides a cursory analysis of the different styles and forms of church music, including psalmody, hymnody, and anthems. The book also explores the role of music in worship and its impact on religious communities. Gould's work is a valuable resource for scholars, musicologists, and anyone interested in the history of American church music. Published in 1853, this book provides a fascinating glimpse into the early development of religious music in the United States.With Notices Of The Schools, Composers, Teachers, And Societies.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.