An Introduction to America's Music

An Introduction to America's Music, 3rd Edition, is a textbook that examines the rich development and cultural contexts of musical life across the United States. The narrative explores the boundaries among folk, popular, and classical traditions, emphasizing how connections across these spheres have shaped American musical history.

Chronologically, the volume spans from Puritan psalmody to the musical Hamilton. Across these periods and genres, the text links musical expression to wider movements in American society, commerce, and technology, while exploring how music bridges boundaries of race, region, and background.

To support student comprehension, the textbook provides dedicated pedagogical guidance structured around close, active listening.