Music and Institutions in Nineteenth-Century Britain

In nineteenth-century British society music and musicians were organized as they had never been before. This organization was manifested, in part, by the introduction of music into powerful institutions, both out of belief in music’s inherently beneficial properties, and also to promote music occupations and professions in society at large. This book provides a representative and varied sample of the interactions between music and organizations in various locations in the nineteenth-century British Empire, exploring not only how and why music was institutionalized, but also how and why institutions became ‘musicalized’.Individual essays explore amateur societies that promoted music-makingMusic and Institutions in Nineteenth-Century Britain is written by Rodmell, Paul, Dr and published by Routledge. ISBNs for Music and Institutions in Nineteenth-Century Britain are 9781409471028, 1409471020 and the print ISBNs are 9781409405832, 1409405834.