Art music in North America and the West Indies from the discovery to 1850

"Music in North America is a survey of the people, events, and institutions that shaped music during the early centuries in this region. Presenting information from various historical data, Mendoza de Arce provides straightforward descriptions of both religious and secular music. Basic historical information about the Renaissance and Baroque periods in North America and the Caribbean are presented chronologically from musical, geographic, and cultural perspectives. A valuable study for researchers, students, and general readers alike, this treatise will provide a sense of perspective and a broader understanding of world culture."--Jacket.