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Little Red Songbooks: Songs for the Labor Force of America.

Authors :
Volk, Terese M.
Source :
Journal of Research in Music Education. Spr 2001 49(1):33-48.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Explains that labor songs were song parodies with lyrics frequently written by college students. States that labor songs were used not to teach about music, but about labor concepts. Reports that labor colleges taught singing and acting to prepare students to speak in front of large crowds. (DAJ)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0022-4294
Volume :
49
Issue :
1
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Journal of Research in Music Education
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ646311
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research