Download or read book Orchestrating the Nation written by Douglas W. Shadle and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2016 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the 19th century, nearly 100 symphonies were written by over 50 composers living in the United States. With few exceptions, this repertoire is virtually forgotten today. In 'Orchestrating the Nation', author Douglas W. Shadle explores the stylistic diversity of this substantial repertoire and uncovers why it failed to enter the musical mainstream.