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| Format | Dissertation |
|---|---|
| Creator | Dorndorf, Anton Hubert |
| Title | Historical analysis of the German American singing societies in California, with an evaluation |
| Dissertation Note (type -- academic institution) | M.A. thesis (Music) --- University of the Pacific |
| Date | 1955 |
| Extent of Work | 312 pages |
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| Abstract | During the middle of the nineteenth century, many German-American singing societies sprang up throughout America, and California had a liberal share of these during the pioneer days, and some of these organizations have persisted until the present day. The function which they performed in enriching the lives of their members, and the contribution which they made to the life of the community seems to the investigator a valid reason for investigation into their background and history. Part of the way German-speaking immigrants adjusted to live in Ameria was through the singing societies which they transplanted from the old world. Why they did this, how they did it, and with what musical success, forms the body of this thesis. The sources which led to the formation of singing societies in Germany are briefly treated in the first chapter. The period of the pioneers comprises the second chapter. The third chapter is devoted to that period which is characterized by a nostalgic love for the Fatherland, as well as a genuine, self-respecting loyalty to the new country. The modern period, in which present day citizens carry on the old tradition, comprises the fourth chapter. This is followed by an attempt at objective evaluation. Included in this is an examination of critical comment as published in present day newspapers. |
| Call Number | Digital file |
| MKI Terms | German Americans -- Societies, etc./ Music/ California |