Since the celebration of his centennial in 1974, Charles Ives has become an iconic figure in the history of music; his name and compositions are widely recognized, and his influence has been felt throughout the world. One of the most striking features of Ives's music is his use of the borrowed melodies that pervade his scores. Ives drew extensively from a large historical repertoire, some of it little known today, including hymns, military and patriotic music, college and popular songs, instrumental music, and "classical" music models. By cataloging these sources and including musical examples of their incorporation into Ives's music, Clayton W. Henderson provides important insights into the composer's body of work.

A thorough revision of the standard catalog of Ives's borrowed tunes

About the Author

A music historian and pianist, Clayton W. Henderson is Professor Emeritus of Music at Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, Indiana. He has written articles on Charles Ives, on American blackface minstrelsy, and is author of On the Banks of the Wabash: The Life and Music of Paul Dresser. He is currently writing a biography of Emma Wixom Nevada, a prominent American opera singer of the late nineteenth century.

Reviews
"An important contribution to Ives scholarship as it offers an updated source presenting the actual music that Ives used in his compositions. -Gayle Sherwood Magee, University of Illinois, Urban" -Champaign



Book Information
ISBN 9780253350909
Author Clayton W. Henderson
Format Hardback
Page Count 424
Imprint Indiana University Press
Publisher Indiana University Press
Weight(grams) 1052g