The Third or Transition Period of Musical History: A Course of Lectures Delivered at the Royal Institution of Great Britain

by John Hullah

Book Overview

The music teacher and composer John Pyke Hullah (1812-84) is best remembered for his 'singing school for schoolmasters'. Through his dedicated efforts music was embedded into the school curriculum, and his inspiration influenced the rapid growth of amateur choral societies in Britain. Professor of vocal music at King's College, London, from 1844 to 1874, Hullah was elected to the committee of management of the Royal Academy of Music in 1869 and in...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1108063985
• ISBN13: 9781108063982
• Release Date: October 2013
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"