Early German music in Philadelphia

"Early German Music in Philadelphia" by Robert Rutherford Drummond is a recount of a time in history, presenting the story of music in 18th-century Philadelphia. The author spotlights the German influence on the city’s growing music scene. The book goes into depth about how both religious and non-religious music changed over time, as well as what parts of the culture influenced it. It starts off by talking about the wave of German people moving to Philadelphia and how it changed things, especially when it came to music. Readers learn about important people like Francis Daniel Pastorious and the 'Hermits of Wissahickon' and the big roles they had in shaping how music was made and enjoyed. The book then moves on to how the church took a leadership role in music, and ends with the change in music to include more non-religious entertainment as different people came together within the city.