Music for the Nation
Introduction
The Popular Song: Old and New
Friends from the Stephen Foster Era
A New Generation of Songwriters
Music for Public Occasions
Themes in Popular Songs
Ethnic Groups and Popular Songs
How Did These Songs Reach the Public?
Music for Piano and Other Instruments
Vocal Music for Concert Performance
Music for Band and Orchestra
European Music in America
Religious and Devotional Music
Conclusion
By Wayne D. Shirley, Music Division, Library of Congress
Music for the Nation