Music for the Nation, 1870-1885
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Description
"Music for the Nation, 1870-1885," contains thousands of pieces of post-Civil War era sheet music. The music includes popular songs, compositions for piano, band and orchestra, choral music, solo instrumental music, method books, and instructional materials. The collection provides a unique window into American music and how it defined and was defined by its time in history. This summary page is designed to help educators make effective use of the collection in their classrooms. From here teachers can access suggestions and ideas for using the collection to teach U.S. history, historical thinking and language arts skills. There are links to relevant background information, related collections and exhibits, resource lists, and search and viewing tips specific to this collection. By clicking on the image at the top of the page, users can access the collection itself. This page is part of the Learning Page section of the American Memory Web site, created by the Library of Congress, providing public access to over five million historical items from more than 90 collections. Less
Learning Registry Activity
Bookmarks
Topics and Grades
Grade: 5 to 12
Topics: Visual Arts & Performing Arts, Music, Visual Arts, History & Culture, Dance
Resource Pedagogy
Resource Type/Classification:
- Reference Materials
Tool for: Teachers, Parents, Administrators