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Oxford History of Western Music by Richard Taruskin
Call Number: ML 160 .T18 2010
ISBN: 9780195386301
Publication Date: 2009-07-27
The Oxford History of Western Music is a five volume survey of the traditions of Western music.Richard Taruskin.
Music Innovators by Salem Press
Call Number: ML 394 .M87 2016
ISBN: 9781619258969
Publication Date: 2016-05-01
Keeping in mind the long history of music and its powerful effect on the human social and cultural psyche.
Musicians and Composers of the 20th Century by Alfred William Cramer; Salem Press Staff
Call Number: ML 105 .M883 2009
ISBN: 9781587655128
Publication Date: 2009-05-08
Every essay contains ready-reference followed by a brief paragraph explaining the individual's significance.

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