Music in the Westward Expansion: Songs of Heart and Place on the American Frontier
- Author: Dean, Laura
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Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Preface
- Introduction
- 1. Northern Cheyenne Love Songs
- 2. The Genesis: The Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806)
- 3. Trailblazers: Explorers, Mountain Men, and Missionaries
- 4. Setting the Stage for the Oregon Trail: American Musical Life and Oregon Fever (circa 1830-1850)
- 5. Life on the Oregon Trail
- 6. The Music at the Heart of the Oregon Trail Experience
- 7. We're There! Music on the Homestead and in Early Frontier Communities
- 8. Whoopie Ti Yi Yo: Music and the Real Cowboys in the Old West
- 9. Music in the Settled West: Three Distinct Frontier Communities in 1890
- 10. Western Inspiration: Scholars, Composers, and Musicians
- Epilogue
- Appendix A: Selected Songs and Musical Works
- Appendix B: Suggested Recordings
- Appendix C: Musical Scores
- Appendix D: Meaningful Musical Experiences: Ideas to Get You Started on Your Own Musical Journey
- Chapter Notes
- Bibliography
- Index