The evolution and development of percussion literature from 1750 to the present
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Authors
Jackson, Douglas
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Issue Date
1962-06
Type
Thesis
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Abstract
The historical development of percussion literature has manifested a gradual trend toward a more serious concept for the field of percussion in music. It is the purpose of this paper to show this development of percussion literature in the works of major composers from approximately the Classical period to the present.
Table of Contents
Introduction -- Classical period -- Romantic period -- Twentieth century -- Conclusion -- Foornotes -- Bibliography
Description
Thesis (M.M.E.)-- University of Wichita, School of Music
Publisher
Wichita State University