Bibliograph

Unsung:, a history of women in American music, Christine Ammer

Type

Label

Unsung:, a history of women in American music, Christine Ammer

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Unsung:

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Christine Ammer

Sub title

a history of women in American music

Summary

This updates and expanded edition of the classic text in the field describes hundreds of women musicians -- composers, instrumentalists, orchestra and opera managers, music educators, and music patrons, and their activity from the 18th to 21st centuries. It includes their most important compositions and awards, including the Pulitzer Prize and Gravemeyer Award. It also includes descriptions of women's ensembles, both classical, such as the Women's Philharmonic of Chicago, and popular jazz groups

Target audience

adult

Classification