Endorsements
"An extremely useful guide to the complexities and range of music history from its origins to the present that successfully explains why music and its history evolved as it did."
—Geoffrey Block, University of Puget Sound
"The writing style and presentation are first rate. It folds in the most recent sophistication in historiography with a perennial sensitivity to the undergraduate mind. The prose is written in a single, discernible voice yet incorporates the expertise and sophistication of numerous experts. I am frankly in awe of the achievement.
—Edward Nowacki, University of Cincinnati
"A well-written, thoughtful account of music history that puts the examination of major composers and pieces into the broader context of political, intellectual, and cultural history."
—Jessie Ann Owens, Brandeis University
"This is a truly significant updating of A History of Western Music, and an acknowledgement of the current state of the discipline in what has long been the premier textbook for music history. It will be welcomed enthusiastically by teachers and students alike."
—Andrew Dell’Antonio, University of Texas, Austin
"THE only History of Music - each volume is better than ever."
—Dorothy Schechter, CLU (California)
"Congratulations on this new 7th edition of our old standard. It is both magnificent to the eye and stimulating to the intellect. I have used every edition of this text since the beginning, and each one seems to surpass the previous. What a pleasure!"
—Dr. Wilmetta Spencer, Whittier College
"The reworking of this classic text is editing at its best-clear rethinking of everything in the original material, re-evaluation of what is truly significant, and reaffirmation of what was best in Grout/Palisca. I am especially impressed with the clarity of Dr. Burkholder’s writing."
—Dr. Carol Fisher Mathieson, Culver-Stockton College (Canton, MO)
"The breadth, logic, and order of the newest HWM make it the finest edition yet produced. The support materials are outstanding. Many thanks."
—Dr. Antholy Scelba, Kean Univ.
"This remains the quintessential music history textbook. This 7th edition is a sterling addition to this long line. Every undergrad music major should be required to own and study from this text."
—Jacquelyn Royal, Lee University (Cleveland, TN)
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