An informative and suggestive study.Contents: From Bacon to BeethovenThe Orchestra of TodayThe Physics of MusicTwo Descriptive Orchestral Works: The Ocean Symphony; Raid of the VikingsThe Maryland Musical FestivalThe Centennial CantataThe Legend of St. LeonorNature-MetaphorsA Forgotten English PoetThe Death of ByrhtnothChaucer and ShakespeareReview of Hayne's PoetryJohn Barbour's BruceThis title is cited and recommended by: Books for College Libraries and the Bibliography of American Literature.