Singing America, Song and Chorus Book Compiled, Arranged and Edited for the National Recreation Association

Zanzig, Augustus Delafield

ISBN 10: 0243452500 / ISBN 13: 9780243452507

Published by CC Birchard, Boston, 1940

About this Item

Perfect bound illustrated softcover, sharp and square, mild age toning to edges. Book is firm in its binding, 128 musical scores with lyrics. Original printing. Free of any markings, not ex-library. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 198 pages.

Seller Inventory # 100320

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Singing America, Song and Chorus Book Compiled, Arranged and Edited for the National Recreation Association
• Publisher: CC Birchard, Boston
• Publication Date: 1940
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0243452500
• ISBN 13: 9780243452507
• Binding: Softcover
• Condition: Very Good+

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Synopsis

This book is a compilation of 130 timeless folk songs and choral arrangements. The collection spans a broad swath of history and culture with selections from Europe, North and South America, and the British Isles. There are children's songs like “Goin’ to Boston” and “Shuckin’ of the Corn”, spirituals such as “Wondrous Love” and “Jacob’s Ladder”, and sea shanties like “Shenandoah” and “Rio Grande”. The unifying theme is that these songs represent a living tradition of oral storytelling, preserving the essence of both personal and communal experience. The author provides historical context for each entry, so readers can better understand the social and cultural influences that gave rise to these beloved songs. This book is a testament to the power of music to connect people across time and place, offering a unique glimpse into the human condition.