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Music brings together families and communities and gives expression to sorrow, rage, love and joy. View historic sheet music as well as presentations about the role of music in American life. Listen to some of Edison’s early recordings, study dance instruction manuals and view video clips of dancers illustrating dances ranging from the Renaissance to 20th century Ragtime. Read Copland’s and Bernstein’s personal letters.
Last Updated: 08/31/2007