Howard Hanson, compiled and edited by Vincent A. Lenti

List of Figures
Preface
Introduction
1. Bold Island
2. Nebraska
3. Early Years in Wahoo and Lincoln
4. On the Chautauqua Circuit
5. Studying in New York
6. Studying at Northwestern University
7. Teaching at the College of the Pacific
8. Dean of the Conservatory
9. Prix de Rome
10. At the American Academy
11. Travels in Europe and Composing in Rome
12. An Invitation from Rochester
13. Beginnings in Rochester
14. Joseph Maddy and the National Music Camp
15. Finding Time for Composition
16. Conductors and Orchestras
17. Promoting the Cause of American Music
18. Radio Broadcasts and Recordings
19. Concerts at the Library of Congress
20. The Lament for Beowulf and the First Two Symphonies
21. Return to Rome
22. Conducting Concerts in Germany
23. A Commission to Write an Opera
24. The Metropolitan Opera Production of Merry Mount
25. Serious Challenges at the Eastman School
26. The Death of George Eastman and Rush Rhees's Retirement
27. Chautauqua Memories
28. Thoughts on Orchestral Conducting
29. Working for UNESCO
30. Working with University of Rochester Presidents
31. The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers
32. Experiences with Several American Presidents
33. Honorary Doctorates and Other Honors
34. Eastman School Students
35. An Author and a Lecturer
36. An Invitation from the State Department
37. The Eastman Philharmonia Tour (I)
38. The Eastman Philharmonia Tour (II)
39. The Eastman Philharmonia Tour (III)
40. The Eastman Philharmonia Tour (IV)
41. The Eastman Philharmonia Tour (V)
42. The Eastman Philharmonia Tour (VI)
43. Encounters With Various Musicians
44. Composing During the Nineteen-Fifties
45. Reflection at the End of a Long Career
Appendix: Letters from Howard Hanson to His Parents
Index